High-Performance Homes on a Budget
Well-thought-out details make energy-efficient houses both attractive and affordable. Read more
Making a Business of Ice Dams
Though it’s not for the fainthearted, dealing with ice damage can be a profitable sideline Read more
Stair-Builder's Tool Kit
For short cash and a little effort, you’ll save lots of time on your next handrail installation. Read more
Best New Tools From 2011 STAFDA Show
A sampling of the best products on display at the STAFDA show. Read more
JLC Report: Lead-Safe Remodeling
Lead-safe remodeling update; new energy code approved for 2012; error-minimizing tape measure coming soon Read more
Reprieve for Dying Decks
UDF-21 Deck Resurfacer polymer coating fills cracks, locks down splinters, and cures to form a textured, slip-resistant surface that's nearly maintenance-free. Read more
Sub-Zero 700BR Refrigerator Drawer - Blends Into Cabinetry
The Sub-Zero 700BR Refrigerator Drawer is designed to fit discreetly under a counter and blend into the surrounding cabinetry. Read more
Wall-Mounted Sliding-Door Hardware
Johnson wall-mounted sliding-door hardware can provide the convenience of a pocket door while keeping installation simple. Read more
VTCR Single-Sided Valley Truss Clip
Simpson's new VTCR single-sided valley truss clip eliminates the need to bevel the bottom chord - or use wedges - when installing a valley truss over a supporting roof. Read more
DishDrawer Tall Dishwasher
The DishDrawer Tall has extra headroom and a fully adjustable racking system that allows it to accommodate such items as long-stemmed wine glasses and 13-inch plates. Read more
Folding Patio Door
Andersen's new Folding Patio Door has an unusual top-hung design that allows its panels fold up and out the way easily. Read more
Safecoat Naturals Nontoxic Paints
Safecoat Naturals nontoxic paints are finishes made from - in the maker's words - only "natural earth-based plant and mineral components." Read more
Emergency Escape
Unlike ordinary flexible fire escapes, the PEARL (Permanent Escape and Rescue Ladder) is guaranteed to be there when it's needed: the recessed steel cabinet that houses the ladder fits between 16-inch on-center 2x4 walls. Read more
ProFlex 816 Thermal Flip-Top Gloves
ProFlex 816 Thermal Flip-Top Gloves provide the warmth of fleece-lined mittens when you need it - but when a task requires manual dexterity, you can flip back the finger and thumb covers and use your fingers without having to take off the whole glove. Read more
Backfill
Town Lattice Truss Bridge For A Bride
Builder Ted Kellogg convinced his bride-to-be that a brand-new covered bridge over the rocky stream behind his farmhouse would make a perfect spot for their summer nuptials. Read more
