More stories about Installation

• Q&A: Choosing Cellulose Insulation

  Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of dense-pack cellulose versus damp-spray cellulose insulation?

• Q&A: Particleboard Under Tile

  Q: We will be installing ceramic tile flooring in the kitchen of an existing house. The subfloor consists of 1/2-inch plywood over 3/4-inch particleboard (not OSB). The joists are spaced 16-inches on-center. My plan is to install 1/2-inch cementitious bac

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• Kitchen & Bath: Sheet-Vinyl Basics

  Working with sheet-vinyl flooring

• Installing Stair Railings

  A stair installer explains how to prefit the railing package in the shop for a flawless installation on site.

• Making EIFS Watertight

  An EIFS installation is only as strong as its weakest details. A veteran EIFS troubleshooter tells how to keep the water out at penetrations.

• Q&A: Backpriming Siding

  Q: I have often read that wood siding should be backprimed before installation. But I believe that a primer without a finish coat is of no value, because I don’t think a primer can slow down moisture movement. Has there been any research or testing on thi

• Frameless Shower Installation

  Two custom glazers explain the planning and workmanship that go into this job to ensure it’s trouble-free.

• Glass Block Tips & Tricks

  In this article, a veteran glass block contractor explains the details that make for an elegant and trouble-free installation.

• Installing Manufactured Stairs

  A manufactured staircase can outstrip the site-built version in price and quality. A custom builder takes us into the stair shop and onto the job site for a firsthand look.