Bracing Walls for Wind: Calculating the Required Length of Bracing
How to calculate the required length of bracing Read more
Adjustment factors for one- and two-story structures Read more
Fast, Safe, and Accurate Tile Cutting
Michael Byrne's pro tips for choosing and using the right tool for cutting and shaping tile. Read more
Bracing Walls for Wind
You can frame a wall without hiring an engineer -- but plan review may give you brain cramps Read more
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LED Lighting Essentials
Here's what you need to know to choose the right bulb Read more
A Historic Building Gets an Energy Upgrade
Satisfying the commissions while bringing an 1840s building up to 21st-century energy-efficiency standards presented a challenge Read more
A re-skin is a great lower-cost alternative to building a whole new deck, provided the existing framing is up to the task Read more
Q&A
Attaching Posts to a Rooftop Deck
How to mount newel posts to a deck on a flat roof without cutting into the roof Read more
New-home builders transitioning to remodeling need to watch out for these issues Read more
Products
Comfort Sync Thermostat
This feature-rich controller can be operated over the Internet via smart phone or tablet Read more
Products
Slab Repair
Abatron’s BestBond Crack Repair liquid-epoxy compound goes on with a standard caulk gun Read more
Product
Backlit LED
Its maker says the TerraLux Decorative LED looks just as nice in a pendant fixture as a conventional halogen bulb Read more
Products
Deck Anchor
The DeckLok anchor is designed for lateral connections on exterior decks Read more
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Insulated Lumber
Trus Joist's TJ Insulated Structural Framing Components make it a little easier to build energy-efficient houses Read more
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Designed for Reliability
Rinnai’s Ultra Series condensing tankless water heater puts the heat exchanger on the bottom Read more
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Easy Dome
The Universal Dome Kit simplifies the framing for an elegant ceiling detail Read more
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Brick-Mold Flange
DuPont's Straight Flash VF is a self-adhered Tyvek flashing membrane with release paper on both faces Read more
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PVC-Compatible Biscuits
Versatex's #20 Plastic Biscuits are used to join PVC trim boards Read more
Products
Rigid Insulation Baffle
The Smart Baffle is made from corrugated plastic and comes in versions for 16-inch and 24-inch framing Read more
Toolbox
TS 55 REQ Track Saw
It's hard to beat Festool's ease of use and exceptional dust control, but be prepared to pay Read more
RotoZip RotoSaw
This tool didn't last any longer than the author's other drywall routers, but its excellent warranty helped make up for it Read more
Lighting Facts Label
Since January 1, 2012, the FTC has required manufacturers to display a "Lighting Facts Label" on the packaging for medium screw-base LEDs. Read more
