More stories about Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

• For What It's Worth

  Improved eye protection, new ladder bracket for roof work, airtight can lights, foam vapor barrier seals for plumbing penetrations

• For What It's Worth

  Microwavable glue, air-sealing tape for exterior sheathing, adjustable corner trowel, tow-behind dump bed

• Installing Cabinets Solo

  Tools and tips for hanging kitchen cabinets, by a builder who prefers to do it alone.

• Kitchen & Bath: Custom Cabinets From Stock Parts

  Building cabinets from components

• Tools of the Home Inspector

  Whether you’re a home inspector or a remodeler, these specialty tools can help you diagnose problems hidden behind walls and under floors.

• Kitchen & Bath: Multi-Purpose Tools for Kitchen Work

  Specialty tools for K&B work

• Training Lead Carpenters

  A job foreman needs more than good carpentry skills to manage the construction site. Here are the techniques a successful builder uses to find lead carpenters within his own ranks, rather than hiring from outside.

• For What It's Worth

  Dump-bed retrofit for pickups, digital deadbolt, no-itch fiberglass batts

• Shopping for Home Security Systems

  Demand for electronic security is on the rise. Here’s how to sort through the many options, and tips on choosing a security installer.

• Toolbox: Steady Saw Stand

  Compact miter-saw table for framing and finish work