A Practical Guide to Building in Seismic Zones
Tim Uhler - who often builds in earthquake country - describes the hardware he uses to reinforce his foundations and framing. Read more
Building Custom Doors on Site
Success comes from having a fast and easy method to join the rails and stiles and a super-flat surface for the glue-up. Read more
A Habitat Energy Makeover
Donated labor and materials made this building-science feat feasible Read more
Is this step needed when soldering copper? Read more
Accessing an In-Wall Toilet Tank
What's the trick to getting to the flush valve if it needs service? Read more
The Hidden Cost of Jobs That Linger
The old adage "time is money" takes on a new meaning when jobs take longer than expected. Read more
Sheathing Damage From Using Wide, Impermeable Flashing
In cold climates,wide, impermeable flashing can inhibit drying, leading to some nasty rot around window and door openings. Read more
