August 1, 2023 Updated: August 3, 2023 A Simple Deck Ledger Installation (Basic Deck Framing 1/4) Flashing the ledger tightly into the wall assembly means water stays out Decks & Porches
May 4, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 Know How: Quick-Release Knot Streamline your string line strategy Framing Video video
February 15, 2023 Updated: July 17, 2023 PEX Pointer: Pressure Where It's Needed Match the pipe to the pressure HVAC & Mechanicals Video video
February 4, 2021 Updated: June 15, 2023 Framing Double Stud Walls Transfer the layout, and frame the openings a little bigger—just in case Framing Video video
February 3, 2021 Updated: June 15, 2023 Double Wall Framing Guide This collection of videos and animations covers basic wall framing as the first stages of a double wall house with 12-inch thick exterior walls. The jobsite was in Scarborough, Maine, climate zone 6A. Framing Jobsite Handbooks aggregation
January 7, 2021 Updated: June 15, 2023 Air Seal Wall Sheathing to the Foundation One of the biggest air leaks in a house is where the wood meets the concrete Framing Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Glues, Sealants, Coatings Video video
September 22, 2020 Updated: June 15, 2023 Model Remodel Show: Semi-Custom Cabinets That Add a Punch of Color Good kitchen design is universal: it works for people of all ages and abilities. It can also look great Kitchens & Baths Video video
February 24, 2020 Updated: June 15, 2023 Installing An Interior Air Barrier Membrane: Sealing Pipes and Wires (3 of 3) Stretchy gasket tape, flanged workboxes, and sealant can solve a HOLE lotta air leaks Insulation & Air Sealing Video video
February 22, 2020 Updated: October 2, 2023 Liquid Flashing a Window Opening in a Double-Stud Wall A monolithic layer of protection for holes in walls WRB & Flashing Glues, Sealants, Coatings Windows & Doors Video Zones 3, 4, & 5 video
February 19, 2020 Updated: June 15, 2023 Installing An Interior Air Barrier Membrane: Sealing Walls to Floors (2 of 3) Two types of tapes for two air sealing applications Insulation & Air Sealing Video video
February 18, 2020 Updated: June 15, 2023 Installing An Interior Air Barrier Membrane: Sealing the Ceiling (1 of 3) Interior membranes can be part of a high-performance wall assembly as a vapor retarder or as part of an air barrier system Insulation & Air Sealing Video video
June 19, 2019 Updated: June 15, 2023 Tool Pick: Sawblade Storage on the Job Safe sawblade storage for trucks, trailers, and tool boxes Tools Video video
March 25, 2019 Updated: June 15, 2023 Wall Framing: Plumbing and Lining Walls Plumbing the outer wall using a string line, level, and turnbuckles Framing Video video
March 23, 2019 Updated: June 15, 2023 Standing Walls and Running Cap Plates Lift the wall, set it on the line, and tie the corners together Framing Video video
March 21, 2019 Updated: June 15, 2023 Basic Wall Framing (2): Sheathing Framed Walls Snap a line, put the panel on the line and nail it, tape the seams, and where to snap that line in the first place. Framing Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Video video
March 13, 2019 Updated: July 20, 2023 Basic Wall Framing The first step in a superinsulated house with double stud walls is framing a basic 2x4 exterior wall. So we shot that. Framing Video video
January 22, 2019 Updated: June 15, 2023 Peel and Stick in a Valley—Wait, Nail It? Drive a nail in the valley and patch it Roofing WRB & Flashing Video video
November 9, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Model Remodel Show: Dry Space Under the Deck Two water-tight decking products cover a front porch and a back deck Siding & Exterior Trim Video video
November 4, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Think About Batts When Running Electrical Cable Your electrician can make the insulation work better and easier to install Insulation & Air Sealing Plumbing, Electrical Video video
October 13, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Model Remodel Show: Framing a Deck and a Porch Post, beam, and joist placement for a front porch and a back deck Decks & Porches Video video
September 22, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Installing Rockwool Insulation: Rigid Boards in the Walls and Batts in the Attic Insulating the shell after blower door and IR camera-assisted air sealing Insulation & Air Sealing Video video
September 15, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Model Remodel Show: Metal Roofs are Forever Watertight membranes and flashings that lock into roof panels mean a durable roof in extreme weather conditions Roofing Video video
August 27, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Scratch Guard for Metal Roofing Panels Protect that expensive roof during installation Roofing Video video
August 18, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Model Remodel Show: 4 MORE Energy Efficient Construction Tips Roof framing, window options, and a mechanical advantage add up to lower bills and a higher quality home Framing HVAC & Mechanicals Insulation & Air Sealing Windows & Doors Video video
July 9, 2018 Updated: August 24, 2023 Overlap Drip Edge Metal Like A Boss A drip edge overlapping strategy that won't catch the eye Roofing WRB & Flashing Video video
