On the Job

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Crown Molding, Step by Step

Marc Forget's primer on installing crown serves as an introduction for new... More

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Vapor Control in Shower Walls

Kohta Ueno explains the condensation potential of impermeable shower membranes. More

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Thermal Bridging in Steel Beams

Marc Forget investigates the potential for steel in wood framing to short-circuit... More

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Heat Pump Water Heaters in Cold Climates

Refrigerating the basement might not be helpful in colder climate zones. More

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Framing Gable and Shed Dormers

Whenever adding any type of dormer, it's essential to maintain an unbroken load path. More

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Protecting Trees on Site

To avoid damaging trees, Dave West and crew devised this wooden armor. More

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Giant Jig for Big Ellipses

Carpenter Stew Junge built this clever router jig to cut casing for an... More

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Preventing Moss on Shingles

Once moss has gained a foothold on a roof, there’s no easy way to get rid of it,... More

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How Do You Seal Poly to Poly?

Jake Bruton, Rick Mills, and Bernie Montoya weigh in on what works to make vapor... More

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Replacing a Skylight

With careful flashing you can guarantee a leak-free installation. More

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