July 22, 2023 Building Resilience (12): Decking that Digs in to the Landscape Blurring the indoor/outdoor connection with a deck that runs into the ground, and a sunroom that looks like a porch Decks & Porches Video video
July 1, 2023 Updated: July 21, 2023 Building Resilience (11): PVC Cladding Panels and Metal Profiles Complete the Modern Makeover Installing AZEK sheets with PaintPro technology and how some high-performing black paints can reflect heat Siding & Exterior Trim Design Video video
June 9, 2023 Updated: June 27, 2023 Building Resilience (9): A Redundant Water Management Strategy Two WRBs and two rain screen systems accommodate two types of wall cladding WRB & Flashing Video video
June 7, 2023 Updated: June 27, 2023 A Basement Waterproofing System that WORKS Drain water down and away from the house—even on the inside Concrete & Masonry Sitework Video video
June 2, 2023 Updated: June 27, 2023 Building Resilience (8): All That Glass First-time installing stackable sliders, a bifold window, and triple-glazed casement windows are fastened through the frames: OA makes the mistakes, so you don't have to! WRB & Flashing Video video
June 1, 2023 Updated: May 21, 2024 Sketchup for Beginners: How to Build A Pergola Seven-part SketchUp tutorial with 17 videos covering ground zero (gravel) to final finish. Design on 'paper'—before making sawdust. Decks & Porches Video aggregation
May 27, 2023 Updated: June 28, 2023 Building Resilience (7): A Glass Window Seat Cube Called Skycove Installing a 700-pound window into a second-floor rough opening without a crane Windows & Doors Video video
May 19, 2023 Updated: June 28, 2023 Building Resilience (6): Exterior Insulated Sheathing over New and Retrofit Walls Wrapping the outside of a house adds thermal stability and bridges the gaps between new and old construction Framing Insulation & Air Sealing Video video
May 15, 2023 Updated: June 28, 2023 REEL Remodeling: Support a Foundation Without a Footing (#shorts) Digging down below the bottom of a foundation wall is risky without adding structural support Concrete & Masonry Video video
May 10, 2023 Updated: June 28, 2023 A GTFO Approach to IAQ Getting indoor air pollutants OUT of the living space is one way to improve indoor air quality. HVAC & Mechanicals Design Video video