Magnets are better than sledgehammers

Why would you double the workload, just to hide it inside a table leg? "Because it's awesome"

Becoming a master carpenter is a series of small steps, not a giant leap; learning what a smooger is, why it matters, and how to make one are three of the steps

Forget about upside-down and backwards, just lay it on the table and cut it

Two videos cover the design questions and construction process of a post and beam patio roof structure

A look at types of drip edge flashing, how to cut it, and how to retrofit it to an existing roof​

All complex assemblies involving multiple trades demand the critical, and constant, focus of supervisors. Where one trade ends and another begins must show continuity. If you do not build redundancy into the system, you are building in risk.

Long wedges cut from 2x4s are extremely effective for removing difficult flooring. Oh yeah, and don't forget the sledgehammer.

DuhWalt's revolutionary new technology can help you get from D’oh to Done when you have boards that are too short on one end

The IRC is a thick book, but there is relatively little aimed at decks. A few sections have a few sentences dedicated to construction of safe and durable decks.

A relatively quick and simple method for cleaning up your tablesaw cuts

Five tips to keep the job moving — SAFELY

A piano wire drill bit can help you cut holes in the wall right where you want them

Flashing is the key to a skylight that won't leak water into the roof

A sweet treat for your bag of tricks — Happy Halloween!

How to apply a non-slip broom texture to a concrete slab

Super Glue, a bench habit, and a super sharp pull saw can help you cut the small stuff—and KEEP your fingers

The first finishing tool on the slab pushes down rocks and brings the cream to the top of the concrete surface