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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Aug 4 2018
Matthias Wandel has a pretty extensive history devising ways to trap mice. The winters are long in Canada, and Matthias seems to have no shortage of mice in his shop.
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Aug 3 2018
Coil Stock Origami: from coil to corner in 1:00 flat
Aug 3 2018
Flashing under an exterior door and along the bottom of a basement wall that used to have an overhead door
Jul 30 2018
A smooth slab begins with a lump of mud and a straight 2x5
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Jul 29 2018
An overview of what it is, how to mix it, where to use it, and what to add
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Jul 24 2018
A household iron re-activates Titebond glue for a goof-proof—and beautiful—veneer job
Jul 23 2018
A fast and inexpensive way to patch stucco walls. Put this in your bag of tricks.
Jul 18 2018
Spice up plywood cabinets with solid wood inlays. Spice up solid wood inlays with cleanly cur dado slots
Jul 9 2018
A drip edge overlapping strategy that won't catch the eye
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Jul 3 2018
Repointing protects against water intrusion
Jul 2 2018
The old-fashioned mathematical formula way and the shortcut way.
Jun 30 2018
26,000 pounds of granite cut with a 2-pound hammer in 1 hour, condensed into a 7-minute video
Jun 28 2018
Another use for your Shop-Vac
Jun 26 2018
An interesting project that requires redundant water management detailing
Jun 25 2018
The underlayment is the water control layer; valleys, crickets, and chimneys are the most vulnerable spots
Jun 23 2018
Simple upgrades to steps you take anyway can significantly boost the energy performance of a home
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Jun 20 2018
ZIP Stretch tape stretches this builder's expectations and wins him over
Jun 19 2018
Tape layers should overlap shingle-style up the roof
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