Minimize demolition by patching cracks, resurfacing with fabric, or adding a layer of drywall
Fans say these oft-overlooked tools offer real benefits
In tight houses, make sure the frame is dry before closing up the walls
Tips and tricks for working efficiently with I-joist rafters
Offer ProSlat wall storage as part of a garage upgrade or use it in your shop
Lays down a bead of thermoplastic adhesive that sets five minutes after application
The Jab Saw can handle several materials, from metal to PVC
Embassy Ceilings look nicer than conventional suspended ceilings and eat up less headroom
Weyerhaeuser’s Flak Jacket is an intumescent fire-resistant coating for Trus Joist TJIs
People who don’t like to detail flashing tape around pipes might consider Huber's Zip Liquid Flashing
Fill the fire-rated Insul Cube with blown insulation, then friction-fit between the joists
Insect Repellent Work Wear protects against ticks, flies, and mosquitoes
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Lee County, Florida has 1,900 Chinese drywall-tainted houses on its tax rolls (officially). The true number is uncertain.
A year after it was reviewed in JLC, how is the Hilti Autofeed Drywall Screw Magazine holding up?
Tape is best, but the right caulk can also provide a tough, reliable seal
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You can still buy parts -- and a new model is in the works
This precise, American-made, stainless-steel layout instrument has unique decimal scales and patented rafter tables
Developed by a Utah contractor, the Spider Tie system is for builders and remodelers who want to do their own formwork
A Simpson Strong-Tie rep follows up on a JLC reference to the company's anchor-bolt spacers
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Tips from a thread on fixing a hole in a plaster ceiling