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Organizing Kitchen Rough-Ins

Careful layout of mechanicals and smart sequencing avoids a tangle of trades. More

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Working Around COVID-19: A JLC Resource

As cases continue to surge, here's up-to-date guidance for building professionals... More

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Better Jobsite Protection for Remodels

Dust control techniques and equipment that will protect both workers and clients (... More

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Raising the Roof

When building a shed-dormer addition, this builder decided to lift up and use the... More

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Review: ‘Nail Your Numbers: A Path to Skilled Construction Estimating and Bidding'

Learn how to create successful estimating and bidding systems for your building or... More

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Low-Slope Roofing Details That Work

Positive slope and easy drainage are keys to success More

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Builder’s Guide to Working With Steel

Jake Lewandowski on the right way to add structural steel plates, columns, and... More

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Common Deck Defects

Avoid the framing and flashing details that most contractors keep getting wrong. More

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Roofing Details That Work

How to apply ice-barrier membranes and other roof flashings to prevent leaks. More

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Better Exterior Wall Headers

Mike Guertin's approach to framing headers offers reduced lumber costs, fewer... More

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