Journal of Light Construction: Kitchen, Bath & Interiors

Air-Sealing Without Foam

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:03:46 EST

Tape is best, but the right caulk can also provide a tough, reliable seal

Copemaster Update

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:36:06 EST

You can still buy parts -- and a new model is in the works

Chappell Master Framer Square

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:21:19 EST

This precise, American-made, stainless-steel layout instrument has unique decimal scales and patented rafter tables

Recycled Pavers

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:39:00 EST

Made of recycled rubber and plastic, Azek Pavers feel firm but have some give

Patching Veneer Plaster

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:30:03 EST

Tips from a thread on fixing a hole in a plaster ceiling

PSS1 Sharpening Tool

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:48:16 EST

A handy little system for honing blades on the job site

DeWalt DWE357 Reciprocating Saw

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:47:06 EST

A good tool for making cuts in tight spots

Dressing Up A Garage Door

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:07:21 EST

Wooden “skins” add a classy touch to an insulated steel overhead door

Patching Plaster

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:54:36 EST

Use setting compound and drywall patches to quickly repair holes in plaster

Stock Closet System

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:21:10 EST

ClosetMaidís ShelfTrack Elite system offers the custom wood look for less cost

Pretty Face

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:42:20 EST

Johnson Hardware's pre-assembled Wall Mounted Fascia goes with the company's sliding door track

Itís Raining Music

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:22:22 EST

The Moxie Showerhead produces a combination of water and sound

Exotic Reclaimed Flooring

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:08:15 EST

Viridianís Jarkarta Blend is 100% Asian hardwoods reclaimed from international shipping crates

Polishing a Concrete Slab

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:41:07 EST

Use progressively finer grit pads to grind, hone, and polish the surface to a high sheen

Removing Grout Haze

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:54:51 EST

Stubborn latex grout haze on textured accent tiles led to this thread in JLC's Ceramic Tile Expert Forum

Beating the Principle of Accumulated Error

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:43:33 EST

It wasn't surprising that accumulated errors had added up to make the assembled cabinet unit too big to fit.

Easier Coved Ceilings

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:15:37 EST

Prefab parts and flexible drywall simplify the installation of this classic detail

Makita Cordless Random Orbit Sander

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:23:35 EST

Though slower and heavier than corded models, the LXOB01 works surprisingly well

Accutrax Pencil Blade

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:32:58 EST

A unique take on the lowly carpenterís pencil

High-End Level

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:16:25 EST

Sola's solid, one-pound MM Torpedo Level should stand up to job-site abuse