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Five videos showing how to install a floating subfloor over a bed of insulation atop a slab—or slabless slab, in this case

A field-tested collection of videos, articles, and animated details on practical improvements to the framing process that strips out the less-valuable 'advice' often passed on by others

This collection of videos and animations illustrates standard subfloor installation over wood framing and a floating subfloor assembly over a concrete slab (or a 'slabless slab' as the case may be).

Main sections of the process are broken into 3-5 minute videos and nifty tips are broken out into 30-second - 1-minute video clips below.

Everything we've got (so far) on flood resistance, cleanup, and recovery.

The Demonstration House debuted at the 2019 International Builders' Show with five sponsors and ten demonstrations over two days. Here's the highlight reel.

Walls that can drain and dry last a lot longer than walls that stay wet. An air gap between the siding and sheathing lets both dry independently.

This small video collection covers the basics of installing a roof deck in a place where sideways rain and hurricanes are real. Flashing, taping the seams, and storm-proof shingle starter strips.

Five videos about how to install a subfloor over thick insulation without sleepers. The insulation can be over a concrete slab, or not...

A growing collection of animations, videos, and articles on vinyl siding installation.

Drip edge metal, valley flashing, dormer, chimney, and kickout flashing are types of roof flashing that shed water away from the connections between roofs, walls, chimneys, and other building assemblies

There are six sections and 22 subsections to the Thermal Bypass Checklist. These 16 videos, animations, articles, and podcasts cover all six sections.

Eight articles, videos, and animations that will help you stay alive and uninjured.

Making a house easy to live in regardless of your age or ability seems like a good idea, but it is rarely done.

Seven-part sketchup tutorial with 17 videos covering ground zero (gravel) to final finish. Design on 'paper'—before making sawdust.