Premium latex paints are easier to work with than traditional oils and can look just as good
Youíll need a written plan, proper training, and the right equipment to comply with OSHA safety rules
Excluding heat and humidity saves energy, improves comfort, and increases durability
A full-scale plywood template doubles as the base for the bending frame
For an efficient job, install the crown in a logical order and control every step of the process
Engineered steel piles are an affordable foundation option for small jobs and tricky sites
Twists and turns in a complex kitchen installation call for constant problem-solving and a little luck
Assume that 3-coat stucco leaks, and detail the building envelope with careful flashing and a double-layer water-resistive barrier
This economical material both air-seals and insulates
Going back to school to learn Spanish can pay big dividends in the field
Opening up this ranch's floor plan required removing the center bearing wall and installing a 30-foot ridge beam
For years water dripped into offices housed in a glass enclosure -- for days after rainstorms had stopped. Do you know why and how to fix it?
Chasing down and fixing energy leaks in an old house can be tricky and expensive, but utility incentives may help.
These tools are more powerful, flexible, and convenient than traditional laminate trimmers.
Diagnose the flashing flaws that allow moisture to get into the cavity and ruin sheathing, framing, and interior finishes, then correct them once and for all.
Even a small addition presents a number of structural challenges.
FlexBoard is easier than hardboard to handle and store
Aquatic's acrylic drop-in Starla Tub is sized to replace 60-inch bathtubs
Lenova has redesigned its stainless steel sinks to eliminate the yuck factor
Heritage Countertops are made from hardwoods rescued from old buildings
Richliteís Northwest Collection countertops are stronger than most stone and solid-surface offerings, says the company
Zola says its Tilt & Turn units are often speced for Passive Houses because they're so energy-efficient
According to Maze, Stormguard Coil Roofing Nails contain at least 85 percent recycled steel and zinc
The 8 Mil Floor Liner is durable and easy to install, says the maker
Aurora freestanding soaking tubs are hand-hammered for a distressed appearance
Atelier Flooring snaps together like a jigsaw puzzle to create strikingly uniform patterns
Teragrenís Bamboo Worktops are durable and environmentally friendly, says the maker
The DCS 36-inch French Door Refrigerator offers ease of access and lots storage space
LeadOut works by converting lead to nonhazardous lead sulfide, says the maker
Montana Ghost Wood comes from dead standing trees, mostly spruce and lodgepole killed by beetles and forest fires
Originally developed for boats, SilverThane SA-2100 is suitable for any application that requires a waterproof gap-filling adhesive
Beam says the Model 3700 Serenity IQS is one of the quietest, most powerful central vacuum systems available
Leviton says the SmartlockPro Slim Self-Test GFCI is 25 percent smaller than a typical GFCI receptacle, making it easier to fit the wires in the box
Finished Elegance molding comes in 27 profiles
According to the maker, Ledizolv detergent is biodegradable and dissolves lead dust more effectively than multipurpose cleaners or chemicals
Safecoat Almighty Adhesive construction adhesive is environmentally safe and nontoxic, says the maker
Laticrete says its Glass Tile Adhesive cures to an ultra-white color that enhances the appearance of translucent tiles
The Encapsulator Workbag upacks into a 5x8-foot "clean room"
There's a Micro-Trim kit to fit almost any microwave, range, or cooktop, says the company
The Dual-Tap Beverage Dispenser holds two one-sixth barrels of beer or a single quarter barrel
Cetol Door & Window Finish works better than polyurethanes and varnishes, says the maker
The SmartCab pull-out cabinet organizer fits 15-inch and 18-inch base cabinets located beneath a drawer
The slate you can't see from the ground has been replaced by a sheet of underlayment
TracPipe CounterStrike tubing has a conductive jacket that is supposed to help prevent damage from lightning
Miele's Speed Oven packs a microwave and a convection oven into one compact unit
Sherwin-Williams' Emerald Acrylic Latex comes in interior and exterior versions
Mixology resin tiles offer the look of cast metal without the weight, says the maker
Valspar Plus paint is certifiably "allergy friendly," says its maker
Modono Glass Tiles come in 24 colors and in standard and custom sizes
Zephyr says it has made its Milano Island range hood quieter and more efficient
StormMaster shingles are designed to look like wood shakes or slate
Get your design fabricated in 16-gauge copper
Miele's Under Counter Wine Storage Unit fits into almost any size kitchen
Volt-Guard is designed to be used around live circuits
With the DWHT43003, DeWalt has given the lowly torpedo level a significant upgrade
The Gear Keeper Retractable Lanyard is suitable for tools weighing up to a pound
Crick Levels are made of laminated wood and stainless steel
Turn the AV2's dial to get the shim size you need
The Tight Space Tubing Cutter is a knuckle-saver
Just push a button on the DF175-CN to shut off the cap feed
Makita's Dustless Hammer Attachment fits the company's SDS-plus rotary hammers
Stiletto's new stainless steel flat bar
Removing metal shavings from a magnetized driver bit has never been so easy, says DeWalt
This recip-saw attachment collects dust without blocking views of the cutline, says maker
With the Eliminator you can say goodbye to knuckle-busting two-wrench bit changes
These stereo earmuffs could make a noisy job easier to bear
This adjustable aluminum stair can span runs up to 14 feet
Two collections from Hyde Tools designed specifically for pros