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You can't stop heat flow, but you can keep your floor from becoming a big ol' heat sink

The room where everyone gravitates to should be able to handle the pull

Use membranes, drain to an open edge, slope everything, and read the *darned* manual(s)

A Haiku to go along with a photo in hullhistorical's Instagram feed

New design improves battery and cartridge installation. If Cordless trim nailers fit your workflow, this gun is a good bet

 

What you need to know about wood siding, stucco, stone, and brick installations. From one of the top design/build/remodeling companies in the US.

... and the results to the Trump Vs. ShopVac poll are also in. Our winner was on the right side in both instances.

A subjective exploration of 11 'lightweight' heavy hitters

You can dig in to the roof without adding more insulation, but you can't dig far

Range hoods are a key player in the kitchen mechanical system: If they are not tied to a makeup air system, they make their own.

Sweat the details or you'll drown in them

Simple lines can go a long way

ProToolReviews is making the winner of the head to head tool test available to one lucky winner.

A crowded field of power-hungry drills is dissected with power, speed, and torque tests

 

You can use your hand to detect some air leaks, but smoke puffers make other air leaks easier to "see."

Ten options for framers

Water and air leaks in a building shell are difficult enough to detail on simple buildings. Complex structures can cause headaches for builders, remodelers, and architects who don't pick up their pens and trace at the design stage.