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Simple upgrades to steps you take anyway can significantly boost the energy performance of a home

Tape layers should overlap shingle-style up the roof

 

The nuances of measuring is what separates the kids from the carpenters

Decking the field and delegating responsibility

 

Snap a line and stick to it

Which is better, a brick wall that stands for more than 800 years, or one that lasts 50 years?

Sometimes a blade thickness is waaay more than you need to cut off. If you need to take 1/32 off the end of a board, here's how to do it quickly.

Adjust the boxes to the hardware, and then to each other. Rotating the panel gives a little extra wiggle room

Assembling a big box with a big back that anchors the bed cabinet to the wall

Getting silicone to stick to the window and not your finger

 

Falls are the number one cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for one in three deaths, or roughly 267 people every year in the US

A simple and affordable balanced ventilation solution for small tight houses

A little extra space helps, and can be tightened with a washer if needed

Groundwater and surface runoff are just looking for someplace to go; French drains are one option

Install the front-facing panel and movable legs to the mattress box