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Drain water down and away from the house—even on the inside
All Videos
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Jul 17 2015
Three videos: Making the Beams, Shaping the Beams, and Making 'Ceiling Joists' from the Beams
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Jul 11 2015
A few weeks ago we shared a self-assembling table saw stop-motion video. This week, we're sharing the story behind the video.
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Jul 10 2015
Better beams can drain and dry
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Jul 9 2015
Four video sequences: The Layout Rectangle, Making Posts, Notching Posts, and Making a Post Base
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Jul 6 2015
Rigid foam board and canned foam give an airtight cavity that can be insulated well.
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Jun 29 2015
Some do's, don'ts, tips, and tricks on how to deal with obstructions in wall cavities
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Jun 23 2015
How a blower door works, how to set it up, how to use it to find air leaks in a home's envelope, and how to break down the numbers.
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Jun 21 2015
Matt Jackson demonstrates how to use a paper bag as a buffer after spraying catalyzed lacquer on coffered ceiling parts.
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Jun 17 2015
All clothes dryers should vent directly outside.
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Jun 11 2015
These triple-glazed vinyl windows use brackets to secure the window to the framing. A "flashing flange" helps align the window
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Jun 5 2015
How to pour and finish a slab in 2.5 minutes.
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Jun 4 2015
Clay is more durable, concrete is more affordable—both are great choices that will outlive your customer
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May 30 2015
Batt insulation is by far the easiest insulation to install — poorly. This intro tells the basics of installing it right.
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May 29 2015
You can control the bath fan and the light from the switch, automate with motion and sensor controls, or you can mix and match methods. You can even tinker at the switch
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May 10 2015
The easy way to install a peel and stick pan flashing: with tape that stretches in three dimensions
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May 4 2015
A handful of tips that will speed your process, reduce mistakes, and yield a better-looking finished product.
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May 4 2015
When bridging an opening in the base cabinets, don't rely on the wall to dictate cabinet placement. Use a straightedge to align the faces of the cabinets on either side.
