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The IRC is a thick book, but there is relatively little aimed at decks. A few sections have a few sentences dedicated to construction of safe and durable decks.

Finger-saving safety features are finally available on the jobsite. Just in time for a labor shortage, right? (Part 3)

A relatively quick and simple method for cleaning up your tablesaw cuts

Glue and screw the second subfloor layer to make a rock-solid insulated floor in a slab on grade home

The first layer of subflooring sits atop thick foam insulation and a plastic vapor barrier

Water and thermal barriers make a warm, dry base for the subfloor to float on

Five tips to keep the job moving — SAFELY

A solid flat surface for building begins with a LOT of aggregate and many passes with a compactor

Hands-free kitchen faucet, adjustable shower head, and a self-cleaning toilet

A piano wire drill bit can help you cut holes in the wall right where you want them

Two water-tight decking products cover a front porch and a back deck

Flashing is the key to a skylight that won't leak water into the roof

Your electrician can make the insulation work better and easier to install