New Joists for an Old Floor
The best remedy for a sagging out-of-level floor is putting in new LVL joists and engineered subfloor. Read more
Insulating Cathedral Ceilings
JLC executive editor Clayton DeKorne explores some practical solutions to prevent call backs and boost energy performance. Read more
Soldering Tips For Copper Roof and Gutter Work
Keeping the soldering iron tip clean with four flat facets that meet at a point is the key to controlling the flow and direction of the solder. Read more
Rough-in Tip for Wiring Prior to Drywall
A quick and easy way to keep over-anxious drywall hangers from burying wires. Read more
Q&A
Drywall Skim-Coat vs. Veneer Plaster Finishes
Myron Ferguson explains the difference between a Level 5 drywall finish and a plaster skim coat. Read more
Q&A
Rules for Deck Stair Landings
Even though deck landings are usually part of the deck stairs, they should be built as if they are a separate small deck. Read more
Business
Bring Your Own Device
BYOD is nothing new, but the potential effects on businesses are changing fast. Learn more about this trend that favors the smartphone over traditional hardware on the job site. Read more
Holes in the Wall: Understanding Total R-Value
Today’s builders are learning to mitigate thermal bridging by using alternative framing techniques, continuous exterior rigid foam products, or both. Read more
Products
Smith and Fong Plyboo Dimensional Lumber
Add a bamboo accent or match a bamboo floor with this interior-grade product Read more
Products
Owens Corning Propink EcoTouch R-20 Insulation
New energy codes are calling for higher R-values in the walls Read more
Products
Gerber Ultra Flush Toilets
Compressed air gives every flush a boost for a top MaP score Read more
Products
Rinnai Hybrid Tank-Tankless Water Heater
More hot water without remodeling the plumbing Read more
Products
LE Johnson Sliding Multi-Pass and By-Pass Pocket Door Hardware
J-shaped guides replace the usual recessed floor track Read more
Products
Armstrong Alterna Engineered Stone Tiles
Tiles are made from a crushed-limestone composite Read more
Products
Briggs and Stratton 25-kW Liquid Cooled Standby Generator
An automotive-style engine can power two air conditioners along with other essential circuits Read more
Products
Wolf Designer Cabinets
Dozens of styles, hundreds of finishes, and custom sizes are available Read more
Toolbox
Bosch Dimpler Drywall Driver
The Dimpler works with your existing corded or cordless drill, giving you most of the benefits of a dedicated screw gun at a fraction of the cost. Read more
Toolbox
Talking Telehanders
Telehandlers resemble forklifts, but they have a telescoping boom for far more versatility. Read more
Toolbox
Werner Aluminum Pump-Jack System
The aluminum jacks in this pump-jack system ride on structural aluminum poles instead of doubled 2x4s, eliminating the experience of scary rides down the poles. Read more
Toolbox
New FatMax Tools
Stanley has introduced several innovative hand tools lately, including the FatMax 17-ounce Anti-Vibe Framing Hammer and 25-foot Auto-Locking Tape Rule. Read more
Troubleshooting
The Case of the Sobbing Siding
On a callback for a siding leak, a building inspector discovers that his roof inspection hadn't been nearly thorough enough Read more
From the Forums
Helical Pile Foundations
Contractors weigh in on the advantages of helical piles over concrete tubes,in this thread from 2012. Read more
