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Drain water down and away from the house—even on the inside
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Apr 28 2023
A basement built with frost heave in mind
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Apr 25 2023
To provide nailing for flanges or door jambs, weave lumber bucks into the exterior insulation
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Apr 24 2023
Work around the damaged shingle to break the seals and remove the nails; and then reverse the process
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Apr 20 2023
Video // Design, Demolition
A large white pine dictates excavation, which dictates the foundation, which dictates the framing, which defines the living space.
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Apr 20 2023
It's all in your head: a safety-first mindset saves life, limb, and paychecks
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Apr 18 2023
Flex is a circular saw that has been the talk of the town lately, and it's not hard to see why; the features, performance, and overall value make the Flex saw a top pick
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Apr 12 2023
Cut the siding long, scribe the arc, adjust the fit, cut to the final length, and nail it
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Apr 7 2023
A new show about extreme climate construction is interrupted by a global pandemic
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Apr 3 2023
Joist layout, cutting, stacking, and nailing a floor assembly together efficiently
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Mar 28 2023
The process for installing continuous exterior insulation over 1x6 T&G sheathing with existing windows
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Mar 27 2023
Use ASHRAE 62.2 to get a baseline, count your exhaust needs, and adjust the baseline to your needs
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Mar 23 2023
Three construction safety experts talk about rolling trusses safely
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Mar 20 2023
Snapping lines and laying out mudsills on a stepped foundation—alone
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Mar 17 2023
How to overcome jointer-absence, find the center of anything, and measure between two inside corners
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Mar 16 2023
Two videos cover the design questions and construction process of a post and beam patio roof structure
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Mar 14 2023
A WHOLE new jobsite skill: TikTok dancing in a Tyvek suit
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Mar 13 2023
At least nine tips and a fun fact about drywall estimating, ordering, storage, and stacking
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Mar 10 2023
Closed-cell spray foam in a two-part froth pack is a fast and effective way to eliminate thermal bridges and air leaks in building assemblies