Safe Scaffolding, Production-Style
Scaffolding is complicated, especially when it is being used by many different subcontractors. Read more
The Portal Frame Option
Why this site-built framing detail is essential for bracing openings in garages and other wall assemblies. Read more
How to Size Chair Rail and Wainscot
Gary Katz lays out how to determine the appropriate height for these popular interior details. Read more
Where’s the Cash?
If your profit and loss statement shows a net profit of $39,446.28, that means you have almost $40,000 in the bank, right? Wrong. Read more
Floor Framing Trouble Spots
Christopher DeBlois explains the critical engineering required to avoid noticeable humps, sags, or slopes in wood-framed floors. Read more
Cordless Airless Sprayer
Scott Burt gives us an up-close look at Graco's airless hand-held sprayer geared for carpenters and remodelers. Read more
Historic Restoration, Shingle Style
While visiting the gardens of the historic Naumkeag house in Massachusetts, a JLC editor is distracted by the crew restoring the home's intricate shingle siding. Read more
