>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

Stretchy gasket tape, flanged workboxes, and sealant can solve a HOLE lotta air leaks

Two types of tapes for two air sealing applications

Interior membranes can be part of a high-performance wall assembly as a vapor retarder or as part of an air barrier system

Drive a nail in the valley and patch it

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

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

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

Good kitchen design is universal: it works for people of all ages and abilities. It can also look great

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

 

The floor system should not cause a bump in the wall

Repetitive tasks with reasons behind them consolidate into a squeak-free subfloor

The first sheet sets the layout

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