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Vapor Control in Cold Climates

Do the vapor barrier requirements in the IRC contradict the code's insulation... More

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Adding Water to Joint Compound?

For a smoother mix with fewer bubbles, drywall pro Lydia Crowder recommends adding... More

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Laminated vs. Solid-Sawn Column: Which is Stronger?

Is a post built with three 2x6s nailed together the structural equivalent of a 6x6... More

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Fitting Insulation Batts in I-joist Floor and Steel Stud Wall Framing

Insulation contractor Nathan Shirai runs down the many insulation batt sizes for... More

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A Framing Trick for Retrofitting a Wide Door

Gary Striegler breaks down how his crew laminated a long beam to the inside of an... More

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Door or Floor First?

Nathan Nebbia explains the why and the how of installing interior doors after the... More

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Installing a Pocket Door

Follow along as Manny Silva preps the framing and installs a Johnson Hardware... More

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Best Battery-Charging Practices

Is it okay to leave a fully-charged tool battery on its charger for a long period... More

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Geometry for Carpenters

A few simple geometric principles can go a long way towards solving some complex... More

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Should We Be Building Decks With Oversized Framing?

Mike Guertin says that “up-sizing” deck joists so that they exceed code... More

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