The @EnergyVanguard investigates an attic insulation job in Charleston, SC. #TheBadNews: from zero to nine inches thick in one roof. #BadDogNoBiscuit.

Match the pipe to the pressure

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

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

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

There is more to an airtight watertight door installation than flashing; adjusting the weatherstripping is critical.

A panelized siding system that can look like almost anything

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

The Demonstration House debuted at the 2019 International Builders' Show with five sponsors and ten demonstrations over two days. Here's the highlight reel.

One of the biggest air leaks in a house is where the wood meets the concrete

A monolithic layer of protection for holes in walls

Transfer the layout, and frame the openings a little bigger—just in case

Plumbing the outer wall using a string line, level, and turnbuckles

Lift the wall, set it on the line, and tie the corners together

Snap a line, put the panel on the line and nail it, tape the seams, and where to snap that line in the first place.

The first step in a superinsulated house with double stud walls is framing a basic 2x4 exterior wall. So we shot that.

>Being a carpentry pup means sometimes getting tired of sticks. So Beasley improvises when Ben forgets to bring a Frisbee.

A few tips on exterior trim and siding