Tool Test: Compact Rotary Hammers
The best tools hit hard, drill fast, and stop immediately if the bit jams. Read more
Installing Curved Exterior Trim
Accurate framing and full-size millwork templates guaranteed a precise fit. Read more
Raising the Ceilings in a Whole-House Remodel
Thanks to a good plan, a sizable crew, and a bunch of 20-ton screw jacks, the walls of this house grew taller. Read more
Replacing a Leaking Chimney Cap
Detailed to shed water and built with concrete rather than mortar, a chimney cap should outlast the chimney beneath it. Read more
Wiring The High-Tech House
Structured wiring is the backbone that makes home automation work. Read more
Tiling a Breezeway
Even when a structure is enclosed, there are good reasons for choosing a tile suitable for outdoor use and installing a membrane for moisture. Read more
Painting Cedar Shutters
Pro tips for applying a long-lasting finish on exterior cedar shutters. Read more
Refinishing Faded Wood Floors
Of the three ways to slow down the fading and degradation from sunlight, managing sun exposure works best. Read more
Design
Designing With Interior Trim
As usual, there are no hard and fast rules, just a framework of context to guide your trim design decisions. Read more
Accurate estimating is the foundation of your business. Until you have control over your estimates, anything else you want to do with your company is mostly a pipe dream. Read more
Legal
Protecting Your Retirement
You've spent years trying to make money. Be sure you've protected your assets when it's time to sell or close down the business. Read more
Jetted tubs; range hoods Read more
