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Feb 3 2023
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Design
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WRB & Flashing
Weatherization Nation 4: The WRB is a BFD
The Tyvek weather-resistive barrier can be a water barrier and an air barrier, but it is NOT a vapor barrier
Jul 5 2021
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Design
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Sitework
How Groundwater Moves
This sand-and-water model confirms mathematical predictions about how groundwater moves through soil
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Jun 9 2021
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Design
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Safety
Wildfire Resistance: 16 Minutes of BS
With 100 years of fuel on the floor and hotter climate, wildfire resistance matters almost everywhere
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Jun 7 2021
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Tile, Flooring, Drywall
How to Paint UFP-Edge Shiplap Wall Covering
You can roll or spray the wall with paint
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May 27 2021
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HVAC & Mechanicals
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Insulation & Air Sealing
The What, Why, Where, and How of Blower Door Testing
Everything there is to know (well, almost) about blower door testing with a few engineer-y jokes along the way.
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May 17 2021
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Demolition
Remove Dryvit "Stucco" (EIFS) Like A BOSS
A magnet, "little Thor," a short piece of pipe, and a little patience eliminate a HUGE cleanup
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Apr 15 2021
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Design
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Decks & Porches
Deck Ledgers, Brick Veneers, Building Codes, and Common Sense: Do They Mix?
Veneers represent a huge cantilever for fasteners to bridge
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Apr 5 2021
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Tile, Flooring, Drywall
Three Solo Drywall-Hanging Tips
Using lifts and planning to make a miserable job more manageable
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Mar 22 2021
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Trimwork & Cabinetry
Yet Another Way To Install Full-Extension Drawer Slides Perfectly
Install the slides first, and build the box to fit
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Mar 18 2021
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Framing
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Insulation & Air Sealing
Building Resilience (6): Exterior Insulated Sheathing over New and Retrofit Walls
Wrapping the outside of a house adds thermal stability and bridges the gaps between new and old construction
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Mar 15 2021
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Tile, Flooring, Drywall
How to Fit Odd-Shaped Drywall with The Tick Stick Method
Tick sticking your way to drywall excellence—no measuring required
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Mar 11 2021
The Building Blocks of Building Science (PTC's Continuing Education Tour, Part 1)
The basic BS boils down to "stuff goes from more to less," more or less
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Mar 8 2021
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Design
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Sitework
The Inside Dope on Retaining Walls: How They Work
Walls that resist earth movement are designed differently than walls that resist wind or water
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Feb 26 2021
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Roofing
Bad Roofing, No Biscuit.
A couple of roofers walk around on a poorly-roofed roof and point out all (all? -- many) of the problems.
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Feb 22 2021
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Tools
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Woodworking
Turn a Framing Square into a Large Caliper With some Woodworking Wizardry
A woodworking masterclass in a simple project
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Feb 8 2021
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Trimwork & Cabinetry
Paint-Stick Crown Molding Trick
Magic glue and a free paint stick amount to a board-stretcher for your crown molding
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Feb 4 2021
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Framing
Framing Double Stud Walls
Transfer the layout, and frame the openings a little bigger—just in case
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Jan 28 2021
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Kitchens & Baths
Model Remodel Show: Kitchen and Bath Plumbing Fixtures Make Aging In Place Graceful
Hands-free kitchen faucet, adjustable shower head, and a self-cleaning toilet
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Jan 22 2021
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Design
Yeah, But... Is it Resilient? Building Resilience, the Final Episode
A checklist of resilient design all rolled into one home and one heck of a long video
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