Building Brick Stairs
A long-lasting set of masonry steps starts with a solid base and includes good drainage. Read more
Flashing an Entry Door
For doors with applied casings, simple flashings made from self-healing membrane serve the same purpose as fins Read more
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Controlling The Job With Purchase Orders
This simple tool can streamline your estimating, purchasing, and job-costing -- and boost your bottom line Read more
In the News
Improved energy efficiency in central air; California comp system criticized as harmful to workers; a rise in material prices; cordless-tool voltages ramp up; more Read more
Q. Drip-Edge and Roofing Membranes When using peel-and-stick roofing membranes, does it matter if the membrane goes under rather than over the metal drip edge at the eaves? In my work as a home inspector, I've noticed that these membranes get installed bo Read more
Q. Fasteners for ACQ Plates What type of gun nails should you use with ACQ plates and mudsills? Is it necessary to use stainless steel and then switch back to regular nails for regular lumber? Read more
Porch Floor Finishing Secrets
How coating all sides of the flooring before it goes in results in better paint retention. Read more
Estimating Pitfalls
Deriving quantities is easy; it's the thinking behind the pricing process that can make or break your profits. Read more
Backfill
Very Old Growth
Carpenters often lament the scarcity of old-growth wood, which they prize for its dimensional stability and natural rot resistance. Read more
