Become an Award-Winning Builder
A successful remodeler explains how to go about winning awards and how it pays off in customer trust and satisfaction. Read more
Framing an Octagonal Roof
A master framer safely cuts and assembles a complex bell-shaped turret roof in comfort on the ground before finishing the job with a crane. Read more
High-Tech Office in a Truck
From returning phone calls to getting change-order approvals, this remodeler makes his time in the field twice as productive. Read more
Tool Test: Fixed-Base Routers
Fixed-base routers now come with variable-speed switches, soft-start, and precision depth control. Here's a review of available models. Read more
Smarter Site Work with Geosynthetics
These tough plastic fabrics and grids take some of the uncertainty out of drainage, retaining walls, and other earth work. Read more
Working with Flexible Trim
Bendable polyester moldings can add a high-end look on a production budget. A veteran trim carpenter reveals some tricks for using them effectively. Read more
In the News
Wood dust cancer, EPA stormwater rules, septic alternatives, new salvaged wood supply, solar electric resurgence Read more
Q. I'm involved in historic restoration and annually shoot a couple of hundred images. I'm looking for a simple (and inexpensive) software that will allow me to take the photos and do markups for comparison. What do you recommend? Read more
Diagnosing a Moisture Problem in a New Post and Beam House
If condensation is appearing on windows, green timbers might be contributing to excess humidity in the home. Read more
Q. I'm a general contractor in a small town where there are many licensed contractors, which makes competition fierce. Some local contractors seem to think the way to do business is to give their materials away at cost and to charge $25 per hour for labor Read more
Attic Ventilation on a Home With No Soffits
There are ways to retrofit eaves ventilation even when there's no soffit, thanks to these innovative specialty products. Read more
Extractive Bleeding on Cedar Siding
How good water management practices and back priming can minimize this problem. Read more
Controlling costs with design-build Read more
When does a promise become a warranty? Read more
Computers: Share and Share Alike: Setting Up a File Server
Efficient, streamlined file sharing with a file server Read more
No Pain, No Grain: These new belt sanders run smooth, straight, and clean and take some of the pain out of sanding. Read more
Two for One: Router conversion kits offer plunge- and fixed-base routers in one package. Read more
