Prepping Shower Walls for Tile
An experienced tile-setter shows how to install the light-weight Schluter system to get shower walls ready for tile. Read more
Floating a Boathouse
An urgent underwater foundation repair was needed to prevent this 100-year old landmark from sinking. Read more
Handsaw Tune-up Guide
Getting a handsaw back in good operating condition might be easier than you think. Read more
Sheet Wainscot Basics
A few simple tricks speed up the job and make the end result look great Read more
Controlling Floor Vibration
A floor system that complies with the IRC's deflection limits can still feel bouncy, but there are proven methods that will minimize the vibration. Read more
Understanding "Smart" Vapor Retarders
These materials aren't actually intelligent, but to use them intelligently, you need to know how they work Read more
Countertops
Neolith's Calacatta Classtone Brings the Look of Marble
Achieve this hefty look with thin, lightweight slabs Read more
Doors
ProVia Adds Knotty Alder to Signet Line
True character plus a variety of design features creates unique entry doors Read more
Jobsite Equipment
WinBag USA Introduces Versatile Jobsite Leveling Tool
The WinBag replaces shims and wedges in a variety of applications Read more
Lighting
Ledur Fixture is Sleek Undercabinet Lighting from Nora
Link several of the low-profile, dimmable fixtures for convenient task lighting Read more
Caulks, Adhesives, and Sealants
New Dap Kwik Seal Ultra Offers Longevity With Less Labor
The ultra-hydrophobic sealant is ready for water exposure in just four hours Read more
Moisture Barriers
Delta-Vent SA Sticks to Sheathing - and to Itself
This moisture barrier overcomes edge-lap adhesion issues to keep water out from top to bottom Read more
Wall assemblies
Wall Defender Keeps Weep Holes Clear in Masonry Walls
The two-tiered material collects mortar droppings before they can clog weep holes Read more
Medallion Introduces Layered Glazing in Stoney Brooke Collection
Dry brushing adds a tactile element to the unique finishes Read more
Belco Forest Products Offers Wolmanized Exterior Trim
Installers who prefer wood trim will appreciate the treatment's benefits Read more
Exteriors
TruGrain Creates Tropical Wood Looks with Ecofriendly Ingredients
Rice husks are at the foundation of this wood-free building material Read more
Siding
Go Bold with Metallic Series Panels from Nichiha
Two available colors add unexpected texture and shine to exteriors Read more
Skylights
Solatube's Smart LED System Brings the Best of Both Worlds
Daylighting and sensor-activated LEDs keep light where you need it at any hour Read more
A Blog for JLC
Builders Blitz ‘15
A little taste of the big stuff going on in this editor’s life Read more
