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When talking to homeowners or trade contractors about energy-efficient construction this question is inevitable. The answer: Tight houses are good because they lower energy bills and increase comfort. But there's a big BUT
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Apr 19 2018
Aerial lifts are a real time-saver on jobsites; with a few basic safety precautions, they can continue to be
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Apr 16 2018
Guts, grout, and happy accidents make concrete countertops that look like stone—at least to non-geologists
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Apr 15 2018
Sweep or wet-vac them away. With AdvanTech, puddles are not a problem.
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Mar 30 2018
Sheet metal wizardry: From coil stock to window casing in under a minute
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Mar 27 2018
Learn how to quickly lock out moisture and air in these three 30-second videos showing how to load, gun, and roll ZIP System tape onto ZIP System sheathing panels.
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Mar 22 2018
Guardrails provide a physical barrier between the worker and the fall hazard. When constructed correctly, guardrails can prevent a person from falling from elevated workplaces.
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Mar 12 2018
Part 2 in a miniseries on fall protection equipment and techniques
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Feb 23 2018
Water often finds its way into holes in the wall. It is your job to help it get out.
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Feb 20 2018
A solid workhorse that sucks better than many other HEPA vacs at a great price point
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Feb 1 2018
Turns out, ducts buried under insulation actually can work to save energy and eliminate condensation inside the ducts. If you seal and insulate them first
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Jan 25 2018
An in-depth look at what is involved with personal fall protection, how to use it, where it's appropriate, and where to get it
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Dec 29 2017
Stop rot with house wrap
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Nov 28 2017
A handful of handies for the tool editor who has (almost) everything
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Nov 13 2017
Tend to yourself and to immediate danger—and then start planning your comeback party
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Oct 23 2017
How to reduce ice dams, improve thermal performance, and boost the durability of homes with vented, insulated attics
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Oct 6 2017
When the humps don't match the bumps, you need a second molding profile—or you can eliminate the plumb cut
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Sep 5 2017
It is hard to believe that a cordless table saw can stand up to jobsite use. But it can.
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