Detailing a Superinsulated Slab
Once you know your target R-value - half that of the above-grade walls, or roughly one-quarter the R-value of the roof - here's how to choose and install the proper insulating material. Read more
A Look at Traditional Trim Designs
Gary Katz explains how most trim details we use today - both indoors and out - derive from historic styles. Read more
Flue-top dampers; through-wall flashing for brick veneer; problems with wet cellulose; foam-cutting tip Read more
Q&A
Site-built Fiberglass Shower Pan?
Be sure to use resin and cloth designed for nautical use, which will be less likely to crack from the normal structural movement of a house. Read more
Q&A
Repairing a Frost-Damaged Brick Patio Border
John Carroll explains how to prep the surface, choose the right bricks and mortar, and lay the brick. Read more
Craftsman Porch Columns for an Island Home
JLC visits a jobsite on Peaks Island, Maine, to see the crew trim out a front porch using modern techniques to achieve an old-school esthetic. Read more
Business
Markup and Margin
You can't set accurate volume and markup goals without a basic understanding of the concept of margin. Read more
Finding the Source of a 'Roof Leak'
The winter had been a dry one, with little precipitation that could lead to ice dams, so where was the water coming from? Read more
Energy
Selling Remodeling With Energy Audits
Small weatherization jobs open the door to larger, custom remodeling projects. Read more
Benjamin Obdyke Combines Two Moisture Managers in Slicker HP
Get a water-resistive barrier and a rainscreen in this new housewrap Read more
Azek Reccommends Bonar Enkadrain 3801 for Rooftop Pavers
The Enkadrain 3801 mat is designed to effectively manage water drainage on flat roofs Read more
Easytrim Reveals Makes Fiber Cement Installation Easier
Horizontal, vertical, and corner pieces create panels that manage water and are easy to install Read more
Kilz Adds 1- and 5-Gallon Hide-All Bucket Sizes
Find Kilz Hide-All in New Quantities at Lowe's Read more
Nichiha Updates Installation with Ultimate Clip System
A built-in rainscreen and fewer components simplify installation of Nichiha fiber cement panels Read more
Ryvyr Updates Kent Bathroom Collection
A refined design and addition of a wall-mount vanity refresh this popular transitional collection Read more
Schluter Systems Adds Cable Length Options to Ditra-Heat
Nearly three dozen cable lengths are now available to accommodate any size floor warming project Read more
Verona Appliances 36-inch All-Electric Range
The brand calls this the first fully-electric 36-inch range on the market Read more
Specially designed operating hardware reduces torque needed to lower ladders to within easy reach Read more
Weather Shield Re-Launches Premium Coastal Line
New Miami-Dade approval bolsters these impact-resistant windows and doors Read more
Prevent Cuts with Wells Lamont FlexTech Gloves
Safety, grip, and comfort come together in these washable work gloves Read more
Finished Elegance Makes Quick Work of Interior Trim
No priming or painting is needed for this smooth material Read more
A Year in Batteries
Bigger packs, better chemistry, and improved electronics promise to boost the performance of existing tools while making it possible to introduce larger, more powerful tools. Read more
The Makita XDT09 has three speeds and automatically downshifts to prevent threads from stripping and fasteners from breaking. Read more
Backfill
Fix Those Old WIndows
Steve Jordan's book, "The Window Sash Bible," will help you do it right. Read more
