The first step in a superinsulated house with double stud walls is framing a basic 2x4 exterior wall. So we shot that.
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Nov 3 2018
A systematic approach to a high performing hot water system
Nov 2 2018
The floor system should not cause a bump in the wall
Oct 31 2018
A sweet treat for your bag of tricks — Happy Halloween!
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Oct 30 2018
From the subfloor builders trust, for the flat-out best, quiet, stiff floors.
Oct 30 2018
Repetitive tasks with reasons behind them consolidate into a squeak-free subfloor
Oct 26 2018
The first sheet sets the layout
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Oct 25 2018
MiTek’s Hardy Frame Offers New Lateral-Load Resisting Solutions, Rounding Out a Complete Product Line
Oct 22 2018
How to apply a non-slip broom texture to a concrete slab
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Oct 21 2018
No premixing required
Oct 20 2018
Two water-tight decking products cover a front porch and a back deck
Oct 15 2018
Super Glue, a bench habit, and a super sharp pull saw can help you cut the small stuff—and KEEP your fingers
Oct 13 2018
Post, beam, and joist placement for a front porch and a back deck
Sep 24 2018
The first finishing tool on the slab pushes down rocks and brings the cream to the top of the concrete surface
Sep 22 2018
Insulating the shell after blower door and IR camera-assisted air sealing
Sep 17 2018
A jig and a few tricks to help you make shims of any length to straighten crooked framing
Sep 15 2018
Watertight membranes and flashings that lock into roof panels mean a durable roof in extreme weather conditions
Sep 10 2018
A great-looking method for nestling a tube skylight into a tile roof, without shiny exposed metal flashing
Sep 7 2018
Ladder safety is not rocket science, it boils down to using common sense and having patience.
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