To control the finished look of custom kitchens, keep cabinet construction in-house. Read more
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Can concrete form boards be reused for framing, or does exposure to concrete weaken framing lumber? Read more
If you can't replace PVC pipes with more dense cast iron, wrap the pipe with special sound-dampening material. Read more
When it comes to the long-term energy performance of homes, there is little doubt — particularly after the recent spike in oil prices — that the marketplace is going to start expecting greater accountability and more sophisticated analysis. Read more
I've been using the Milwaukee 2420-22 Hackzall kit in my remodeling and deck-building business since late last summer. Read more
Lee Valley's Veritas DX60 Low-Angle Block Plane has innovative features like a sliding mouth-adjustment plate fully enclosed within the tool's sole and tiny set screws to lock in the mouth adjustment and cutter alignment. Read more
The easiest way to avoid inaccurate measurements is to not measure at all. Read more
Fein has improved its portable vacuums — or 'dust extractors,' as the company calls them — by adding variable speed control and two extra casters (for a total of six). Read more
Collated strip nails for 20-degree full round-head framing nailers are typically held together by rigid plastic strips that can transform into mini projectiles and pile up underfoot like so many ball bearings. Read more
Keeping a job site clean shouldn't slow you down. Read more
A centralized temporary supply box for power on a new construction site saves wiring time and improves worker safety. Read more
There's a better way to measure bit height than balancing a ruler on end above the hole in your router table. Read more
Offering more lift than a dust collector and more airflow than a vacuum, Oneida's Dust Cobra can handle on-site dust collection and big cleanup jobs. Read more
An alternative to an open stairwell, this custom hatch cover provides easy access to the lower level without sacrificing floor space. Read more