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Why square pencils are better than round ones, and a handful of trick-sharpening methods from a master carpenter

Sound is energy. Stopping sound usually means absorbing it with mass

An internet investigation into a crude style of old-school workbench leads this YouTuber into a dark and joyful place

A couple of ways the pros rollout peel and stick, getting it to stick where they want it to

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

The window sill can either interrupt the jack stud, or not

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

Plates define walls, and the marks on the plates illustrate the details

Water management begins with the framing and extends to WRB

Mesh sheeting creates a drainage space between the siding and weather-resistive barrier (WRB) allowing walls to dry much faster which makes them last much longer.

The keys to a clean polyurethane control joint between two concrete slabs 

Protect the edges from sideways rain, and overlap like you've done it before!

Use gravity and capillary breaks to stop water from seeping into the basement

Flashing, overlapping, and sealing layers keeps the outside out and the inside in

This building is designed with the sun—rather than with dimensional lumber—in mind