Prepping for Outdoor Patio Tile Installation
Detail the substrate properly for a long-lasting floor. Read more
Q&A
Venting a Sewage Ejector Tank
What are the rules for venting a sewage ejector tank that services basement plumbing fixtures? Read more
Q&A
Building a Bollard
What are the engineering requirements for a bollard in a residential garage? Read more
On the Job
Best Practice for Stucco Parapet Caps
To ensure a waterproof installation, use adhesive between layers of waterproofing materials and pay close attention to corners and intersections. Read more
On the Job
Building a Decorative Mantel
Including the overmantel and pediment, the woodwork around this fireplace is more than 12 feet high. Read more
A thorough, step-by-step analysis that treats the home as an integrated system is the only route to true performance improvements, including lower energy bills and better indoor air quality. Read more
Products
Pin Foundations Diamond Pier Foundation System
The Diamond Pier system consists of a precast concrete head, which you install at the ground surface, and steel bearing pins that you drive through the head into the ground. Read more
Products
Simplifii Design Simpliframe Modular Fastening System
Simpliframe offers an alternative to wood-framed soffits, allowing you to create a variety of soffit shapes and sizes. Read more
Products
Starborn Pro Plug System for PVC
A special tool and pre-made plugs help speed up the process of screwing down and plugging PVC deck boards. Read more
Products
Native Trails NativeStone Kitchen and Bar Sinks
Concrete is reinforced with jute fibers for a lightweight, crack-resistant sink. Read more
Products
K.N. Crowder Catch'N'Close Door Track
Gentle closing action saves fingers from getting caught between the door and the door jamb. Read more
Products
i-Lighting Iluma Hardscape Retrofit Lighting
Strips with removable LED lights are designed to be added to existing outdoor masonry features. Read more
Products
QuietWalk Floor Underlayment
Also available in 360-square-foot contractor rolls, this synthetic substrate for laminate floors is designed to inhibit sound transmission. Read more
Products
Sherwin-Williams Emerald Acrylic Latex Paint
In both exterior and interior versions, colorants are completely free of VOCs. Read more
Toolbox
DeWalt Deep Pro (DWST14825) and Mid-Size Pro (DWST14740) Organizers
Keep fasteners handy with these sturdy and portable containers. Read more
Toolbox
Ridgid LM-400 Laser Distance Meter
Though packed with features, the meter falls somewhat short of expectations. Read more
Backfill
Roll Out the Barrel House
A former summer camp whose design came straight from the funny pages gets a new life as a museum. Read more
Trobleshooting
Troubleshooting: Water Heater in a Crawlspace
Vertical limitations and code requirements make it difficult to impossible to install a water heater in a crawlspace. Here's what you need to know. Read more
