Restoring an Old Porch
Solid piers, strengthened framing, and durable finish materials promise a long life for this rejuvenated beauty. Read more
Siding With Cedar Shingles
For best results, choose top-quality shingles and use these smart production techniques. Read more
Tiling Over Plywood Subfloors
For crack-free floors, limit joist deflection and install two layers of 3/4-inch plywood and a thinset membrane. Read more
JLC Report: OSHA Interim Guideline or Fall Protection
OSHA moves to limit alternative fall protection; Senate votes to repeal much-criticized tax provision; Californians snap up smog-eating tile roofs; more Read more
Protecting Profits in Your Construction Business
Let's begin this month by reviewing some basic financial concepts and benchmarks. Read more
Moisture-Resistant Drywall
For interior spaces susceptible to mold, Gold Bond offers gypsum board with a moisture-resistant core and fiberglass face. Read more
Vent-Pipe Boot Repair
Instead of ripping out and replacing a leaking pipe boot, try a noninvasive solution -- the Perma-Boot 312. Read more
RRP Facilitator
Do the complex procedures and record-keeping mandated by the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule have you pulling out your hair? Read more
Low-Profile Perimeter Drain
The manufacturer of H-Cove claims that this retrofit basement water channel requires significantly less demolition and material replacement than other strategies for reducing basement moisture. Read more
High-End HardiPlank Siding
The company that invented fiber-cement siding now has a premium line of this workhorse building material. Read more
Popular Design Water-Saving Toilets
Three popular toilets from American Standard are now available as high-efficiency models. Read more
Breathable Drop Cloths for Freshly Finished Surfaces
The SurfacePro drop cloth is designed specifically for newly finished hardwood floors. Read more
Flexible Corner Tape
If you'd like to simplify the process of finishing drywall corners, take a look at FibaTape Composite Drywall Corner Tape. Read more
Drywall Neutralizes VOCs
Last year's news was full of stories about defective Chinese gypsum board making people sick. Read more
Three-Stage Whole-House Water Filter
People who live in areas with questionable water quality might need more than a faucet filter. Read more
Drywall Patching Plates
The Mulligan promises to make repairing sloppy cuts around electrical boxes faster and easier. Read more
Continuous-Flow, Easy-Clean Gutter Outlets
Most systems for preventing clogged gutters provide a barrier against leaves and debris. Read more
Foolproof Reveal Marking Gauge
There are all sorts of devices for marking reveals, but few are as simple and easy to use as a TrimMaster. Read more
Plug-in Brad Nailer
If you're tired of lugging around a bulky compressor to power a tiny brad nailer, you might want to check out Arrow's new EBN320 RED Professional Electric Brad Nail Gun. Read more
Pocket Screws for Decks
The company that pioneered the use of hidden fasteners now offers a jig that helps you fasten deck boards. Read more
Preset Angle Square
Bora's Multi-Angle Adjustable Square is designed to combine the accuracy of a combination square with the versatility of a T-bevel. Read more
Snake-Infested Idaho House
It was a story to gladden the heart of an editor or blogger facing a slow news day: The nice-looking little house had been marked down from $175,000 to $109,200 because it was infested with ... snakes. Read more
