
Compartmentalizing a boat revolutionized the safety of ocean navigation and saved countless lives.
A machine, a saw, and some patience beats brute force and a sledgehammer every time
Which is better, a brick wall that stands for more than 800 years, or one that lasts 50 years?
Making vinyl siding look great by eliminating ugly J-channel
Frank Howarth needed a new door for his pantry, so he turned to some Sequoia slabs that he and a buddy cut up a few years ago.
And then he made a film about it.
"Build it right. If the wood can withstand seven centuries, I would build a house that is so constructed as to withstand a millennium. With this attitude, I would keep woodworking."
—Go Taek Yeong, Skill Holder
The key to great-looking vinyl is great-looking trimwork (and great-looking vinyl)
Putting a window in the hole means sealing around the edges, too
Raised heel trusses and a sealed roof deck make a fast energy efficient roof system