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Features

A Curved Coffered Ceiling

Precise backing, flexible moldings, and a lot of patience got the job done.
Dressing Up a Truss Roof

Rafter tails and gable overhangs transform an otherwise plain-looking exterior.
Tool Test: Hardware Nailers

Dedicated nail guns that will pay for themselves quickly.
Surviving Tough Times

Take these common-sense steps to help your business weather a slowdown.
Working With Setting Compounds

These versatile joint compounds are ideal for small jobs, quick repairs, and tough field conditions.
Building With Precast Concrete Panels

Produce industrial-strength energy-efficient homes with hollow-core planks and precast wall panels.

Letters

Letters

Building fire-resistive eaves; drywall butt joints and code; making arched panel molding

News

In the News

Nail prices spike; remodeler and homeowner spar over found money; carbon monoxide kills worker; more

Q&A

Q&A: Leaky Stucco

Q. Leaky Stucco I've discovered leaks in the wall cavities of a large, multifamily building my company recently completed. The building has a three-coat stucco finish, and the leaks seem to be located primarily around the windows. An exploratory hole cut
Q&A: Finishes for Garages

Q. Are there any code-approved sheathing materials for a garage under a living space other than the typical 5/8-inch drywall? My clients complain that drywall doesn't hold up well in our environment, so I'm wondering if fire-retardant plywood would be a g

On the Job

On the Job

ICF retaining wall; no-sweat plumbing; overhead lift trailer

Business

Business: The True Cost of Labor

The true cost of labor

Legal

Legal: How to Reduce the Risk of Mold Claims

How to reduce the risk of mold claims

Kitchen & Bath

Kitchen & Bath

Kitchen sinks; bathtubs

Products

Products

Gutters; hardwood flooring

Toolbox

Fluke 566 Infrared Thermometer

If several thousand dollars for an IR camera isn't in this year's tool budget, consider an infrared thermometer like the Fluke 566.
Bacharach Telescopic Mirror Set

For my money, small telescopic mirrors are among the most useful inspection tools out there.
Flir Systems BCAM SD Infrared Camera

One of the most important diagnostic tools in the building-forensics toolbox is an infrared camera.
Greenlee Fish Stix

Still using that curly steel fish tape? Try the sectional fiberglass rods now favored by electricians and telecom contractors.
Associated Electric Products Wire Wheel Cable Dispenser
Custom Truck-Bed Tool Storage

Like many tradespeople, I'd always lusted for a shiny new work truck with utility-bed locking boxes.
Porter-Cable 371 Compact Belt Sander

There are few things more satisfying than scribing a piece of trim and having it fit perfectly on the first try. Porter-Cable's 371 belt sander should make such precision scribing a lot easier.

Backfill

Backfill: Where Have All the A-Frames Gone?

Where have all the A-frames gone?