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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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Jul 11 2017
A general warning that as batteries get bigger, so do the unintended consequences of using them like a dope. So, don't be a dope, read.
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May 2 2017
Better insulation, drier walls, lower HERS scores, and labor savings.
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Apr 28 2017
Anchor the frame to the floor and reinforce hinge locations with frame anchors, otherwise, it's just plumb, level, and square.
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Apr 12 2017
A great saw—in spite of a couple of flaws—that will make fast work out of long miters. Even compound miters.
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Mar 21 2017
Cordless nailers are twice as heavy, twice as expensive, and twice as slow as pneumatics. They can also save you 30 minutes per day.
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Feb 24 2017
The non-structural requirements are pretty simple for guard rails: if there's a fall hazard, make a guard, and keep it such that it will actually stop people from falling.
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Feb 22 2017
Eight saws, an endless supply of new blades, and a few editors with nothing better to do than cut stuff
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Feb 9 2017
Condensation is when moisture in the air hits a cool enough surface to convert the vapor into water.
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Jan 3 2017
A peek inside the heads of ProTradeCraft users: the top articles, videos, and animations of the year.
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Dec 23 2016
The mission of water is to turn houses to mush. Some drip edge flashings may actually help water accomplish this mission.
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Dec 22 2016
Andres Duany defends the bad boy of exterior claddings, and urges the industry to up its game
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Dec 21 2016
A man, a sheet metal brake, and a built-in measurement gauge
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Dec 15 2016
It is time to stop messing around. Get out there and get gift-buying!
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Dec 13 2016
Top picks for tool hounds and the people who buy presents for us. Ahem.
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Dec 7 2016
The holiday shopping season is right around the corner and we have our top picks for the Best Tool Gifts for 2016!
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Nov 23 2016
I am thankful for copy editors because they make me sound smart
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Nov 16 2016
Why insulating on top of a house is better than insulating inside
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