March 2014 Table of Contents

Cut landscaping timbers, posts, and beams faster and straighter with this quiet, battery-powered chain saw. Read more

A unique platform allows for use of either one 36-volt battery or two 18-volt batteries Read more

Structural glass panels can be installed in a deck to bring natural light to the area underneath it. Read more

Dress up those drab PT stair stringers with PVC skirtboards and risers, which can be prefabricated into an easy-to-install assembly. Read more

After installing a tropical hardwood deck, a savvy deckbuilder should make finishing and maintaining it a top priority. Read more

Evernote can be used for almost any purpose that requires capturing, organizing, and retrieving information Read more

Fiberon has come out with new decking to replace its Outdoor Flooring and ProTect decking lines Read more

It may be easier to connect the posts to the wall or roof structure than to shallow joists Read more

After a promising beginning, Eastman Chemical decides to drop their Perennial Wood acetylated wood decking and porch flooring business Read more

Thanks to a little ingenuity, the door virtually disappears when it's closed Read more

White nonstructural wraps can be left as is or painted to match existing trim Read more

Regular cleaning and sealing will keep composite decking looking like new Read more

Backpacks, bags, and smaller cases are specially designed to protect electronics on the jobsite Read more

Code requires safety glazing for any glass within 60 inches of the water's edge Read more

All it takes is a couple of scrap 4x4s and two contractor trash bags Read more

Use of flying drones for photography is growing in popularity but can garner hefty fines Read more

Made from a cementitious composite, this lumber promises durability and strength Read more

Versacryl is a refinishing option for faded and deteriorating vinyl and WPC decking Read more