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
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
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
John Carroll explains how to prep the surface, choose the right bricks and mortar, and lay the brick. Read more
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
You can't set accurate volume and markup goals without a basic understanding of the concept of margin. Read more
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
Small weatherization jobs open the door to larger, custom remodeling projects. Read more
Get a water-resistive barrier and a rainscreen in this new housewrap Read more
The Enkadrain 3801 mat is designed to effectively manage water drainage on flat roofs Read more
Horizontal, vertical, and corner pieces create panels that manage water and are easy to install Read more
Find Kilz Hide-All in New Quantities at Lowe's Read more
A built-in rainscreen and fewer components simplify installation of Nichiha fiber cement panels Read more
A refined design and addition of a wall-mount vanity refresh this popular transitional collection Read more
Nearly three dozen cable lengths are now available to accommodate any size floor warming project Read more
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
New Miami-Dade approval bolsters these impact-resistant windows and doors Read more
Safety, grip, and comfort come together in these washable work gloves Read more
No priming or painting is needed for this smooth material Read more
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
Steve Jordan's book, "The Window Sash Bible," will help you do it right. Read more