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
A handy little system for honing blades on the job site
A good tool for making cuts in tight spots
This historic Massachusetts store is a magnet for out-of-control vehicles
With the Chappell Master Framer, you can calculate cuts for complex roof frames
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Traditional cement-based stucco can be applied over rigid foam, as long as you get the details right
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Use setting compound and drywall patches to quickly repair holes in plaster
Superior Wallsí XiPlus foundation panels have an insulation value of R-21
The Strong Frame SMF withstands earthquakes better than most special moment frames, says Simpson
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An engineer investigating flood insurance claims sheds light on the mechanisms of damage.
Carelessness helped create Florida’s Chinese drywall disaster. Cleaning it up is a job for a very careful builder.
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As Hurricane Katrina taught in New Orleans, the road home after a hurricane is not a simple path.
It wasn't surprising that accumulated errors had added up to make the assembled cabinet unit too big to fit.
Continuous steel reinforcement ties the poured concrete walls to the footings