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Barriers, air gaps, continuous insulation, and redundancy give durability to a new crawlspace

How to see through walls and floors to avoid plumbing, HVAC, and loads that aren't obvious in a cabinet-covered wall

Different proportions of the same four ingredients yield different strength mixes of concrete for structural and non-structural parts of a building

An overview of the premiere season of this new construction show. We'll follow MARK IV Builders as they demonstrate smart building envelope practices.

Hidden fasteners and a bolt-down railing make quick work of a beautiful deck

Slip-proof roofing underlayment: even when walking on sawdust and water

Premade corners that hide siding edges and a hinged column wrap highlight this trim package

Dry and durable walls come from keeping water out and giving it a way to get there

Watch a guy make slab lumber out of a redwood log with nothing but a chainsaw, some planks, and a lever. [OK—and a dust mask and hearing protection]

Two videos cover the design questions and construction process of a post and beam patio roof structure

Looking for a kickass workbench? Look to your local theatre company

A master stucco and plaster contractor shows how he repairs lath and plaster problems

Here's a weekend project for you to add to the holiday woodworking gift list

Poking holes in plaster walls can leave bare lath flapping and loosens the plaster surrounding the opening. This time-tested repair method restores the plaster wall to good-as-new condition.

To make accurate, repeatable location marks for fasteners, put your tape measure away and use this simple template instead

Does adding fibers to concrete make it stronger or what?

Ray tracing animations show how sound in an enclosed room reflects off of hard surfaces, creating reverberations and echoes that can make spoken language unintelligible.