December 26, 2021
Top Ten PTC Pages of 2021
Top Ten Pages, Starting with Number One
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Two videos cover how to build a patio roof attached to an existing roof
A bare, uncovered patio facing west will often feel exposed and uncomfortable, especially during sunny afternoons. That’s the…
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Forget about upside-down and backwards, just lay crown molding on the table and cut it
New trim carpenters often ask how to cut crown molding with a miter saw.
There is a lot more to cutting and …
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The trick is in removing the old jamb without collateral damage. The answer is a multitool with a carbide blade.
Today, Paul is going to fix a door jamb for a friend of his Mother-in-Law's, saving…
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A look at types of drip edge flashing, how to cut it, and how to retrofit it to an existing roof
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Less is more, more or less. Here's a lot more info on framing with less wood
Advanced framing has been around for fifty years or more, but somehow it is still new to many framing crews. Probably …
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A beginner's tip for straight drywall corners from a drywall pro
Outside corner bead is available in many sizes, 8 feet, 10 feet, 12 feet, etc. Obviously, the first step is buying the right size.…
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Stop rot with house wrap
Repairing leaks on a multi-million dollar house during a rainstorm is not pleasant for anyone involved. But it happens.
It happens for a number of reasons, but mainly—Doug…
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These mighty-mites can provide heating, cooling, and air-mixing for a well-insulated house, but they look so darned ... European. It is hard for many Americans to warm up to them.
Sensing a…
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Rather than cover the joint between drywall and door frame, celebrate the gap with an architectural reglet
For the sleek, modern look on this architect's house, builder Matt Risinger used a…
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A perfect storm of missteps causes an unimaginable 'texture'—or did it?
One of my favorite magazine ads is of a drywall contractor standing in front of a couple who are his customers. He is…
