April 2019 Table of Contents

To resist hurricane-force winds, homes need beefed-up roof details and a continuous foundation-to-ridge load path. Read more

A masonry parge and fluid-applied membrane are the keys to performance. Read more

After framing and roofing, there is no step more basic to building a house than installing windows. Read more

In a fire-prone area, using Class A-rated shingles is just one part of a sound fire-prevention strategy. Read more

With the right fixtures, you shouldn't have a problem. Read more

Neither complicated nor expensive, Jake Bruton's system works extremely well to fend off water problems. Read more

To create space in their children’s bedroom, Barrett Sites suggested adding a window seat with a piano-hinged lid that would make a great toy box. Read more

For all the information given us about the how-to of capturing profit, little is said about why we must make a profit. Read more

Green roof, or photovoltaic roof — why not both? Read more

Read how a simple drip edge installation error led to rotted sheathing and framing and bug- and mold-infested insulation. Read more

PermaBase CI Insulated Cement Board was created to provide durability and insulation in one lighter- weight package, says National Gypsum Co. Read more

Tile saws seem to be either fully-featured, water-cooled piles of awesome or rattle-trap store brands. There is very little occupying the middle of the road. Read more

Jet is out with a sensibly feature-rich 12-inch slider. Read more

It collapses into a compact-enough shape and it’s just the right height for my table saw. Read more

By sliding back and forth (in a dovetail aluminum channel) the M-Powertools Fastrack jig leads to a sharp edge. Read more

A quick and easy solution to jobsite lighting Read more

As a former Air Force navigator, I have a special affinity for compass roses, and I thought that this would be a perfect spot for one. Read more