How-To

Posted on
Smart Joint Detail for Engineered Siding

Tim Uhler has a fast, low-maintenance alternative to messy sealants at the butt... More

Posted on
Streamlining Interior Door Installs

Nathan Nebbia explains the why and the how of installing interior doors after the... More

Posted on
A Foolproof Pocket Door Installation

Manny Silva provides steady guidance on installing a pocket door kit. More

Quicker Stair Stringer Support

Pylex screw piles can be installed by hand, and might let you skip the concrete. More

Posted on
Getting to the Bottom of a Stone-Veneer Leak

A multilayered membrane and proper through-wall flashing were key elements in the... More

Posted on
Geometry for Carpenters

A few simple geometric principles can go a long way towards solving some complex... More

Posted on
Should We Be Building Decks With Oversized Framing?

Why “up-sizing” deck joists to exceed code requirements is a waste of your... More

Tags: Framing, IRC, Decks
Posted on
Repairing a Termite-Damaged House

Fixing the trail of destruction left by these hungry critters is a team effort. More

Posted on
A Better Rainscreen for Cedar Shingle Roofs

Roofing contractor Chris Yerkes makes the case for using Ventgrid12 plastic panels... More

Posted on
How to Grout a Natural Stone Pebble Shower Floor

Tile pro Tom Meehan recommends giving the floor more pitch and filling the joints... More

RSS
Close X