Minimize demolition by patching cracks, resurfacing with fabric, or adding a layer of drywall Read more
In tight houses, make sure the frame is dry before closing up the walls Read more
Tim Uhler shares his tips and tricks for working efficiently with I-joist rafters. Read more
As part of the restoration of this 160-year-old Greek Revival's stately front porch, its Doric colonnade was repaired stave by stave. Read more
Gather accurate information for your estimates Read more
The two-piece Riose toilet is designed for retrofits where the floor won’t accommodate a drain pipe Read more
Marvin has added a triple-pane glazing option to its Wood-Ultrex casements and awnings Read more
Embassy Ceilings look nicer than conventional suspended ceilings and eat up less headroom Read more
The Flex 100H heat-recovery ventilator is designed for homes with less than 2,000 square feet of floor space Read more
Weyerhaeuser’s Flak Jacket is an intumescent fire-resistant coating for Trus Joist TJIs Read more
This PVC product's core is engineered for strength and water resistance, says the maker Read more
People who don’t like to detail flashing tape around pipes might consider Huber's Zip Liquid Flashing Read more
Andersen’s low-voltage Automatic Operator can control up to four windows Read more
Fill the fire-rated Insul Cube with blown insulation, then friction-fit between the joists Read more
This 7-cfm continuous-exhaust fan goes on the floor and ducts to the outside Read more
A 132,000-Btu boiler and a 24-gallon charged indirect hot-water tank in one compact unit Read more
Wrap the three connected panels around the post, then lock the fourth panel in place Read more
Lennox says the XC25 can dehumidify a house without overcooling it Read more
3M's Patch Plus Primer could come in handy for small patching jobs Read more
ODL's Array door-light system fits doors that accept a 22-inch by 64-inch glazing panel Read more
The Energy Seal Attic Ladder has integrated weatherstripping to reduce air leakage Read more
Moen says its "Microban antimicrobial protection" prevents bacterial growth on faucet surfaces Read more
Prolok rebar and mesh chairs have locking heads, so no bar ties are required Read more
Hilti's HIT-HY 200 adhesive anchoring system for anchor rods and rebar dowels is approved by ICC-ES for use in uncracked or cracked concrete in all seismic zones Read more
This tool is the lightest 71/4-inch wormdrive or hypoid model on the market Read more
What's the difference between orbital and nonorbital cutting action? Read more
Milwaukee's filter fits most major brands of SDS-plus rotary hammers and hammer drills Read more
Offer ProSlat wall storage as part of a garage upgrade or use it in your shop Read more
Lays down a bead of thermoplastic adhesive that sets five minutes after application Read more
The Diablo 10-inch Ultimate Flawless Finish blade cuts easier than many other carbide blades Read more
The GSM Cable Lock guards table saws and other stationary tools left on the job site Read more
Insect Repellent Work Wear protects against ticks, flies, and mosquitoes Read more
More powerful than 12-volt drivers, but lighter and more compact than 18- and 20-volt models Read more
Catch a glimpse of how floors were finished in the 19th century France in "Les Raboteurs de Parquet” (1876), by Impressionist painter Gustave Caillebotte. Read more
NyloBoard composite decking contains recycled carpet fiber instead of sawdust Read more
From a March 2013 discussion about business tools that are becoming obsolete Read more