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The Tyvek weather-resistive barrier can be a water barrier and an air barrier, but it is NOT a vapor barrier
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Aug 24 2020
Water is the enemy of structural integrity. It just is, so you have to design against it.
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Aug 21 2020
A basement built with frost heave in mind
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Aug 14 2020
Video // Design, Demolition
A large white pine dictates excavation, which dictates the foundation, which dictates the framing, which defines the living space.
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Aug 7 2020
A new show about extreme climate construction is interrupted by a global pandemic
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Jul 21 2020
This R-58 wall has I-joists screwed to the outside and dense-packed with cellulose. It is also one of the four best in 'BS and Beer' circles
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Jul 13 2020
Designed to match the texture of cedar shingles with the performance and low-maintenance benefits of rot-proof PVC building materials
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Jul 8 2020
Ceiling-mounted units practically disappear while delivering energy-efficient heating and cooling
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Jun 23 2020
Built-in levels make this door easy to plumb, but snap-on jamb and trim covers make it super easy to install
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Jun 18 2020
Stay home if you're sick, and other advice about how to keep a COVID-safe jobsite
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Jun 15 2020
Sanded acrylic latex caulk can fill cracks and feather into existing stucco better than smooth caulk
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Jun 13 2020
Protecting yourself and those around you shows respect and responsibility
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Jun 1 2020
Staggered corner cabinets and kitchen island built from stock parts
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May 30 2020
Floor layout and framing, some good news from the building inspector, and a pleasant surprise on the adhesive front
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May 21 2020
To install a good-looking board and batten trim, divide the wall space available by the intended spacing, rather than the batten spacing by the wall. Make sense?
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May 19 2020
Joining, smoothing, stabilizing, and finishing a big, wide, long, heavy desktop
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May 2 2020
When you're in a hole, start digging
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Apr 27 2020
A thick wall with exterior insulation with airtight details for the foundation and ceiling
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Apr 17 2020
Cover a wall with boxes of shop-made drawers, and French cleat hanging space for jigs