By using sound installation techniques and combining it with other low-maintenance trim material, you can preserve traditional aesthetics when installing vinyl siding . Read more
An organized work vehicle can save you a ton of time and effort, and it might even double as a portable workplace. Read more
Pre-fabrication on the work bench makes wrapping PT porch posts with PVC trim fast and easy. Read more
A veteran builder compares Huber's liquid-applied membrane to their ZIP tape for flashing windows and doors and sealing pipe penetrations. Read more
Tips on how to optimize your website navigation to help your audience—as well as the search engines—find your valuable content more easily. Read more
Is there a minimally invasive, cost-competitive, easily deployable method of upgrading soil-side foundation insulation in existing buildings? Read on. Read more
To avoid flexing that will crack the tile, bridge the joint between the old and new sections with thick plywood underlayment. Read more
Ambeince and heating efficiency come together in this 36,000 Btu furnace. Read more
With 98% reflective mirror interiors, ODL claims that these skylights deliver 25% more light than the company's standard model. Read more
These doors offer a primed hardboard finish and are available with a renewable wheat straw core or with a 20-minute fire rating. Read more
When space is at a premium, barn-style doors offer a space-saving solution. These doors are available in several wood species as well as salvaged wood. The kit consists of the door and track and roller hardware. Read more
Certainteed now publishes HPDs for its ceiling tile products, listing all the ingredients, and it has plans to extend this practice to all its products. Read more
Unlike traditional strap-style hinges, the flanges of the GForce Hinge grab the top and bottom of the gate's 2-by rail, using the gate's weight to compress the wood grain and limit sagging. Read more
BIN Advanced primer and sealer uses synthetic rather than natural shellac, for a low odor, and is water-based so cleanup is easier. Read more
The cooktop on this 30-inch Induction Range heats only under cookware, using electromagnetic energy to stimulate a pot’s iron molecules. Read more
The 100 series of paints claims to offer better hide, improved sprayability, and easier touchups, at an affordable price. Read more
This polyurethane beam sports a woodgrain texture and comes pre-primed. Useful for both interior and exterior applications, the beam's hollow core ensures that it's lightweight, too. Read more
This counter-depth refrigerator packs 18 cubic feet of storage into a compact footprint and offers some handy features, including Power Cool for rapidly cooling the fridge compartment after loading groceries. Read more
Powering an 8 7/8-inch Mafell blade, the Erika can rip like a table saw and crosscut like a sliding compound-miter saw. Read more
These sawhorses are made of plywood, have three legs for incomparable stability on uneven ground, and break down quickly to lay flat. Read more
When Milwaukee rolled out its 25-foot model 48-22-5125 magnetic tape measure last summer, most of us bought one to see if it would be a good fit. So far, we think it’s great. Read more
Unlike cordless drivers, it never peters out while driving a screw. Read more
Some of us struggle to tape a flat joint; this drywall contractor creates remarkably lifelike relief sculptures in drywall mud. Read more