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Two words: lag bolts?

Materials absorb or reflect sound, but not all frequencies are the same

Replacing a toilet is a task most remodelers will have to do much more than they want to, so get it right the first time

How steel reinforcement makes concrete stringer: by giving it tensile strength. And how to boost tensile strength with prestressing or post-tensioning

Everything there is to know (well, almost) about blower door testing with a few engineer-y jokes along the way.

How building materials absorb, reflect, and transmit sound waves

Overspray will get everywhere, so make sure the booth is contained, and make sure your tools are out of the booth.

Furring and foam on the INSIDE for better walls in really cold places.

How to dig your way out of a hole with gravity, foundation drainage, and common sense

Careful scribing, a thoughtful process, and a couple of third-hands make multiple-segment faux beams "look like they grew there."

A drum set built from cardboard looks cool, but it also sounds great.

How to break up a section of roof into equal intervals quickly and accurately

Primer and cement actually weld the parts together. Sharpie lines assure that the parts are welded in the right place

Safe sawblade storage for trucks, trailers, and tool boxes

Keep debris out of the fresh concrete and use matching tools for joints and edges that look perfect