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Slip-proof roofing underlayment: even when walking on sawdust and water

Premade corners that hide siding edges and a hinged column wrap highlight this trim package

There is more to an airtight watertight door installation than flashing; adjusting the weatherstripping is critical.

Dry and durable walls come from keeping water out and giving it a way to get there

Watch a guy make slab lumber out of a redwood log with nothing but a chainsaw, some planks, and a lever. [OK—and a dust mask and hearing protection]

Two videos cover the design questions and construction process of a post and beam patio roof structure

Frigid temperatures bring health hazards like frostbite and hypothermia, but one of the most frequently overlooked cold-weather hazards is dehydration.

A monolithic layer of protection for holes in walls

Looking for a kickass workbench? Look to your local theatre company

A master stucco and plaster contractor shows how he repairs lath and plaster problems

Here's a weekend project for you to add to the holiday woodworking gift list

Poking holes in plaster walls can leave bare lath flapping and loosens the plaster surrounding the opening. This time-tested repair method restores the plaster wall to good-as-new condition.

To make accurate, repeatable location marks for fasteners, put your tape measure away and use this simple template instead

Does adding fibers to concrete make it stronger or what?

Ray tracing animations show how sound in an enclosed room reflects off of hard surfaces, creating reverberations and echoes that can make spoken language unintelligible.

Step up your joinery skills with a new woodworking technique