The Case of the Leaky Sunspace and the Brick Wall
For years water dripped into offices housed in a glass enclosure -- for days after rainstorms had stopped. Do you know why and how to fix it? Read more
Tightening Up a Two-Family House
Chasing down and fixing energy leaks in an old house can be tricky and expensive, but utility incentives may help. Read more
Compact Routers
These tools are more powerful, flexible, and convenient than traditional laminate trimmers. Read more
Troubleshooting Brick Veneer
Diagnose the flashing flaws that allow moisture to get into the cavity and ruin sheathing, framing, and interior finishes, then correct them once and for all. Read more
Expanding a Kitchen
This small addition presented a number of structural challenges. Here's how one contractor solved them. Read more
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Reusing Salvaged Brick
John Carroll explains why old brick is best used on interior projects, where it isn't exposed to weather. Read more
Do H-Clips Lead to Leaky Zip Sheathing?
Depending on sheathing thickness, H-clips might not even be necessary, but when they are, be sure the joints are properly taped. Read more
On the Job
Sprucing Up a Porch Floor
A small porch replacement job calls for cantilevered framing and curved decking Read more
Tough Roof Underlayment
NovaSeal underlayment is lighter and stronger than felt and provides better coverage, says maker Read more
Thumb-Operated Shower
Moen's Twist handheld shower allows users to change spray patterns with one hand Read more
Fiberglass Sidelights for Entry Doors
A stylish new option for Therma-Tru's Classic-Craft entry doors Read more
Shrink-Resistant Floor Tie Screw
The SDWF structural wood screw is designed to help compensate for a structure's shrinkage over time Read more
Shoe Storage Closet Conveyor
ShoeSelect is an electric conveyor that packs two columns of shoes in a closet Read more
Energy Efficient LED Bulbs
Verbatim says its PAR38 LEDs dramatically reduce energy consumption Read more
Products
Ground Blanket for Cold Weather Heating
Instead of heating the entire building to protect a cold-weather concrete pour, put the heat just where it's needed Read more
Fiberglass Entry Doors
GlassCraft says its Artisan and Estate doors look and feel like wood Read more
Affordable Sink, Toilet, and Tub Fixtures
These sinks, toilets, and tubs provide top-quality design at affordable prices, says the maker Read more
Quick-Change Chuck for Routers
With the Eliminator you can say goodbye to knuckle-busting two-wrench bit changes Read more
