Use applied moldings create the look of a custom door for a fraction of the cost. Read more
An architect shares his plan and process for building a northern Vermont house that produces as much energy as it consumes. Read more
Special mounts, acoustic blankets, and properly sized barriers are all part of the solution. Read more
New "skinny vacuum" configuration promises higher thermal performance without added bulk. Read more
As homes get smaller, buyers like them more. Read more
Ledger was fastened with nails, not lag screws. Read more
Localities can't impose standards more stringent than the state's. Read more
Defendant denies the charge. Read more
State waranty law sets one-year limit. Read more
Advertising services isn't looking for work, officials say. Read more
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When building a bump-out addition, here's a structurally-sound approach that you can use to open up an exterior wall. Read more
Polymer-based Flex Trim radius moldings generally cost one-third as much as comparable custom-made curved wood moldings and are immune to damage by salt, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Read more
The company that invented OSB sheathing now offers a version it says is nearly three times more burn-resistant than a conventional wood panel. Read more
DAP DryDex Spackling is a fast-drying product that features a colorful “dry time indicator.” Read more
Placing a drop cloth on stairs requires constant vigilance. With the Flex & Form Conformable Staircase Runner, you can lay down some protection and then forget about it. Read more
Elastilon Self-Adhesive Underlay Membrane promises to make installing a solid hardwood floor as easy as a laminate job. Read more
Nonmetal corner beads are crack-resistant and easy to put on, but they’re also messy. The inside of Hydrotrim corners are already coated with a water-based adhesive, so they need only water. Read more
Years ago, a black-and-blue thumb was the mark of all carpenters; now it’s the sign of someone who installs framing connectors. Read more
Looking for a cooler way to work, the GloWear 8289 Class-2 Economy T-Shirt is made from blended polyester, making it more breathable. Read more
Lightweight drywall sounds like an oxymoron. But USG says that its Sheetrock UltraLight Panels are up to 30 percent lighter than conventional 1/2-inch panels. Read more
Eaton Corp. has created multiroom audio speakers that only requires a single cat-5 cable to connect with the audio/video source. Read more
Viking’s Undercounter DrawerMicro Oven installs underneath a countertop or wall oven. Read more
Like lead and asbestos, formaldehyde was long considered an unpleasant but irreplaceable part of the building process. But this known carcinogen finally appears to be on its way out. Read more
I navigated the first decade of my carpentry career without a lumber rack. Read more
Rather than build frames in place stick by stick, some trimmers assemble door and window casings on the floor and shoot them into place on the wall. Read more
At about one foot long and 3 1/2 pounds, the Jackson Pulverizer demolition hammer is easy to handle with one hand. Read more
The Nail Kicker V20 by Reconnx removes nails from lumber. Read more
According to Diablo, the new Demo Demon 7 1/4-inch circ-saw blade lasts longer in nail-infested and other challenging materials. Read more
How a dinosaur built of scrap lumber narrowly escaped being deemed a building by town officials. Read more