March 25, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Build a Floor System in Sketchup Use modeling techniques to put together a 'two-story phone booth'—with cedar fascia? Framing Video video
March 22, 2016 Updated: October 19, 2023 Laminating Little Wood into Big Slabs: Good Glue-Up, No Biscuits A rather biased view on whether or not to use biscuit joiners for slab glue-ups—but what do you really think, Jesse? Trimwork & Cabinetry Woodworking YouTube video
March 18, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Roof Flashings Done Right Step flashing, chimney flashing, and pipe flashings keep water out of the roof, but only if installed well Roofing YouTube video
March 17, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 How to Replace A Floor Joist—#TheHardWay Installing a floor joist is a relatively easy task in new construction. But replacing one in a house that already stands? That’s a different story. Framing Video video
March 15, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Lap Siding Basics Little details make a difference in how a siding job looks—and lasts. Sweat the details Siding & Exterior Trim Video video
March 10, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Framing Tip — Kitchen Plans are Different from Blueprints Don't forget to add the drywall thickness to the kitchen plan dimensions for an accurate framing layout. Kitchen plans indicate finished dimensions, not rough. Trimwork & Cabinetry Kitchens & Baths Video video
March 8, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Prepping Rainscreen Walls for Siding Old walls are wavy. Old walls with a lot of foam on them are easy to make flat. Siding & Exterior Trim Video video
March 5, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Vaulted Brick Ceiling This weekend's video treat is all about suspending gravity with bricks, mortar, and craftsmanship. Concrete & Masonry YouTube video
March 4, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Insulate and Airseal Behind Tubs and Showers The biggest hole in the bathroom Insulation & Air Sealing Kitchens & Baths Glues, Sealants, Coatings YouTube video
March 3, 2016 Updated: February 25, 2024 Where Ledger Meets Lath: Integrating a Deck into Stucco Stucco is likely to last significantly longer than the decking, so make it easy to replace the decking without disrupting the stucco. Siding & Exterior Trim Decks & Porches WRB & Flashing YouTube video