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Use membranes, drain to an open edge, slope everything, and read the *darned* manual(s)
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Nov 17 2015
In a room that gets hosed down with hot water two or three times every day, waterproofing is a BFD.
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Nov 10 2015
The new DeWalt 48 in. carbon fiber composite box beam level is 35 percent lighter than other premium levels of the same size.
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Nov 1 2015
Roofs get wet at night—Heat flows through the easy path—Framing is a bridge.
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Oct 30 2015
Roof valleys are like gutters with a steep pitch. Just because they are steep, doesn't mean they're not gutters.
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Oct 27 2015
From our friends at protoolreviews.com ...
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Oct 13 2015
... but were afraid to Google it
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Oct 6 2015
Editors from ProToolReviews.com took the best-known reciprocating saws through a series of tests to measure performance, features, and how user-friendly they are.
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Sep 24 2015
New energy codes are coming (very) soon; many states are jumping straight to the most aggressive one
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Sep 9 2015
Universal design fixtures and appliances can make a kitchen easier to use, for all ages
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Aug 23 2015
Wire mesh corner bead. Visions of bleeding fingers. Nothing but trouble.
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Aug 13 2015
Bright and dark colors used to be bad choices for vinyl, but better polymers and manufacturing process have reduced fading, cracking, and expansion.
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Aug 4 2015
In a tight, energy efficient house, the HVAC system can make or break you
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Jun 15 2015
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May 29 2015
No glazing compound—to keep the inside air in.—Heat leaks cost money.
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May 27 2015
When roofs sag, walls spread | Nails pull out of the ridge beam | Rafter ties matter
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May 8 2015
Rain is the biggest water threat that houses face, but there are some slow and steady mechanisms that can snowball on you, too
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May 4 2015
Sharp eyes, precise blows — and tender fingers trusting — the carpenter’s aim.
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May 1 2015
If drywall were clear, we could watch walls get wet daily. Moisture rides on air ...
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