Faux Shakes

Bellaforte polymer roofing shakes can be installed to look like rough-hewn wood shakes

Double Duty

Premium Plus Zero VOC Interior Paint combines the primer and finish coat in one product

Disappearing Ridge Vent

The SmartRidge vent has a baffle on one side only so it's hidden from the street

Pencil Sculptures (Subscriber content)

Carpenter Dalton Ghetti carved these remarkable miniatures out of lead with razor blades and sewing needles

Tool Test: Laser Distance Meters

These compact, precise measures complement traditional tapes

Three Ways to Vent a Soffit

Cor-A-Vent corrugated polypropylene vents offer a low-profile soffit alternative to metal strip vents and perforated fiber-cement panels

Do Synthetic Underlayments Make for Better Roofs? (Subscriber content)

While some old pros are sticking with organic felts because they're low-priced and breathable, many are moving to synthetics for greater flexibility

Better Bathroom Access Made Easy

Replacing existing butt "hinges" with a set of offset hinges widened the door opening by almost 2 inches.

Testing Florida's Gable-End Retrofit Rules

Since 2007, Florida has required contractors to reinforce the wall-to-roof connection during some remodeling or re-roofing work.

Getting Oil Results With Waterborne Finishes (Subscriber content)

Premium latex paints are easier to work with than traditional oils and can look just as good

Fall Protection for Roof Work (Subscriber content)

Youíll need a written plan, proper training, and the right equipment to comply with OSHA safety rules

Earth-Friendly Fasteners

According to Maze, Stormguard Coil Roofing Nails contain at least 85 percent recycled steel and zinc

Soy-Based Stripper

LeadOut works by converting lead to nonhazardous lead sulfide, says the maker

OSHA Postpones New Fall-Protection Rule Once Again

The delay gives roofers another shot at getting the agency to reconsider its personal fall-arrest requirements.

Slideshow: Flashing a Flanged Window with Housewrap and Flashing Tape

Veteran builder Carl Hagstrom demonstrates the right way to install a flanged window unit by detailing the housewrap and flashing tape.

Remodeling Show Preview: Decks and the Code

Glenn Mathewson presents a two-day program of study for the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) Master Deck Building Certification.

Climate-Shield Rain Screen System

Mataverde has developed a whole rain screen system including clips, fasteners, trim packages, and fasteners.

A Deck-Builder's Tool Kit (Subscriber content)

These specialized tools make the work go faster

Laminating Stringers for Curved Deck Stairs (Subscriber content)

A full-scale plywood template doubles as the base for the bending frame

Running Crown Production Style (Subscriber content)

For an efficient job, install the crown in a logical order and control every step of the process

Door Installer Needed

Screen porches

should vinyl siding be caulked when it is a long run?

window well problem

Question About End Dams at Window Z-Flashing (Houston)

Ideas for "Sleeper" Deck on top of existing concrete slab.

couple of deck building questions

Mahogany porch decking installed with no gaps?