April 2017 Table of Contents

Industry pros explain the techniques they use for heading off problems. Read more

A New Jersey builder describes how he frames and finishes this classic eaves detail to withstand coastal conditions. Read more

How to shore up an unstable slope, with minimal formwork and less expense than a poured concrete wall. Read more

Here are several approaches that can be used to improve air-sealing at the critical juncture between the framing and the foundation. Read more

For new hires or veteran carpenters who may not do stairs everyday, here's a refresher. Read more

There's more than one way to fine-tune the fit between a door and its frame. Read more

When the back of a treated 2x10 has been kerfed to create a curved band joist, do those kerfs need to be field-treated with preservative? Read more

What looked like a roof leak turned out to be a condensation problem. Is a ventilated assembly above the roof the best solution? Read more

This 4,000-pound portable winch is small enough to fit in a toolbox. Read more

How both spray foam and dense pack cellulose were needed to solve a tricky insulation problem. Read more