Whether you're a small, one-person operation or a company with 50 employees, an effective marketing program will help you build a healthier business. Read more
Building a Glazed Cupola
This simple rooftop unit was built in the shop and lifted into place with a crane. Read more
The best 1 9/16-inch models are fast and compact, and sport sturdy side handles. Read more
Housed-Stringer Exterior Stairs
A simple site-built jig made it easy to build this elegant outdoor staircase. Read more
These devices tackle common plumbing predicaments without breaking the budget. Read more
In the News
Lead-paint lawsuit; California's revised lighting standards; report from New Orleans; smelly new septic systems; Florida roofers go comp-free; more Read more
Q&A
Does Flooding Damage Framing Lumber?
After a flood, the drywall is clearly a loss. But what about the studs? Read more
Q. Are Translated Policy Manuals Necessary? I believe an employee policy manual is required for general contractors in California, and employees must sign off on having read it. But many Spanish-speaking workers don't read English. How do contractors hand Read more
Q&A
Bringing Two-Wire Circuits Up to Code
Sometimes the quickest and easiest way to ground an old circuit is to rewire it, but there are other options. Read more
Q&A
Can You Skip the Underlayment When Shingling a Gable?
Is a weather-resistant barrier needed behind cedar shingles on gable walls that are not heated or cooled? Read more
On the Job: An Adjustable Electrical Box
An adjustable electrical box; pan flashing for stone sills; controlling the daily dust Read more
Design
Enclosing a Front Porch
It used to be that on warm afternoons folks would sit out on the front porch to catch some air and chat with passersby strolling down the sidewalk. Read more
I've been asked to share with you any medical, scientific, and legal wisdom I have regarding mold. Don't worry, it won't take long. Read more
Kitchen & Bath
Quick Tiled Shower Bench
Quick tiled shower bench; towel warmers; cabinet lighting Read more
Toolbox
Eurekazone Expandable Layup Table and Saw Guide
Eurekazone expandable layup table and saw guide; landscaping tools; measuring tools Read more
