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Four straight 2x6s, a lot of glue, a mortiser, planer, sharp chisels, band saw, forstner bits, a block plane, oscillating spindle sander, and a rubber mallet are all you need

Faster swap-outs, longer reach, and serrated blades for cutting fibrous materials (like insulation)

Quality, speed, and safety can work together

When window replacement is not the best option, you can tighten up old windows with weatherstripping

The first layer of foam is mostly an insulation layer; the outer layer is the air barrier and drainage plane. This video is about the first layer.

A California valley is faster than cutting all of the shingles up a valley. With shingles bedded in cement, it can be exported to other states.

Diamonds are ceramic tile cutters best friend. Ok, they are not, but they can sure improve a sanding pad.

A saw and a knife that cut rockwool insulation like a "laser"

Edgebanding without sanding: call attention to the joint rather than trying to hide it. Because you won't hide it.

Paint-on waterproofing membrane, physics, and forethought protect an old window—and allow future maintenance—while sealing a big hole in a wet and windy wall

An accurate setup made from scraps can help you salvage lumber that is too crooked to frame with but could be great for blocking or furring strips

Making vinyl siding look great by eliminating ugly J-channel

The truth is, I prefer the problem solving of remodeling. The higher degree of difficulty, the better. Remodeling can be a battle, but that's the beauty of the challenge.