Traditional plaster finishes off this simple, elegant bit of framing. Read more
If you plan to work on pre-1978 houses, you’ll need certification by April 2010. Read more
Airtight construction and a thick layer of exterior foam save energy and reduce the risk of rot and mold. Read more
Carefully shoring the entire structure allowed it to be repaired one section at a time. Read more
Energy Star adopts tougher window standards; Entran II settlement winds down; OSHA trainer charged with selling fake certificates; more Read more
Veteran plastering contractor Ron Webber has a quick trick that works better than plastic stucco cement. Read more
There are a variety of repellents that will make siding less appetizing to squirrels, but you might have to do a little taste-testing to find the right one. Read more
Why replacing a shallow sink basin with a deeper one may require moving the trap arm connection at the drain. Read more
Read how a New Hampshire carpenter supported a unique walnut kitchen countertop with custom-fabricated steel brackets fastened to studs. Read more
The sudden popularity of all things green is exposing builders — whether they know it or not — to new legal risks. There are risks associated with drafting the contract, navigating the permit approval process, and resolving disputes over projects that fail to achieve their sustainability goals. Read more
After years of hauling around a compressor, it occurred to me that for the number of nails I need to drive, I could run my guns off the same Power Tank I used to inflate the tires of my off-road vehicle. Read more
Ridgid's new R250AF18 15-gauge finish nailer runs on a compact 18-volt lithium ion battery pack and weighs 2 pounds less than the competition, says Ridgid. Read more
Now you can keep battery chargers or a heater running overnight without pinching an extension cord under the lid of your crew box. Read more
Tired of trying — and failing — to seal the ends of your half-used caulk tubes with tape or a nail? Read more
Bostitch's CPACK300 combination kit packages three finish tools with a 6-gallon oil-free pancake compressor and a hose. Read more
Hitachi has entered the floor-fastening market with five new nailers and staplers. Read more
Tajima's Chalk-Rite Jam-Free CR301JF holds 3 1/2 ounces of chalk — enough to snap 689 feet of lines, says the maker. Read more
Wrestling a thick sheet of MDF onto a table saw by yourself can be a real feat, but attaching a LegUp pivoting sheet-goods lifter to your saw table or fence rail can help. Read more
Using hidden deck-fastening hardware makes for a neater-looking composite deck but takes longer than using face-installed screws. Read more
After supplier quotes for the 1,000 ornamental balusters in a planned luxury home’s porch railings came in at $150 apiece, BOJ Construction of Boston decided to look elsewhere — namely in-house. Read more