Metal Roofing for a Turret
EPDM teams up with standing-seam metal at a complex intersection Read more
Exterior Trim in the Round
The biggest challenge would be executing the design on a curve. Read more
Rescuing an Old Barn
Jesper Kruse and the crew of Maine Passive House recently took on an old barn in Oxford, Maine, whose owner wanted to re-purpose the aging structure as a restaurant. Read more
Rainscreen Basics
When walls get wet (as they always do), Steve Baczek explains how a rainscreen assembly is the only reliable way to dry them out again. Read more
Exterior Air for a Masonry Wood-Burning Fireplace
Wood-burning masonry fireplaces are nice but come at a cost: They don’t offer much resistance to heat loss when not operating. Read more
Installing Exterior Trim Around a Flanged Window
Three methods for getting window trim to lay flat against the wall Read more
Tiling a Three-Season Porch
A recipe for dealing with seasonal temperature swings and uneven, out-of-level conditions Read more
Finishing Oblique Drywall Corners
If you're building a modern, high-performance home, do you really want the drywall taper to fix your work? Read more
Lean In, Step Up
Little Giant’s new King Kombo is not quite a stepladder, not quite an extension ladder—and certainly not quite a gadget. Read more
Pick Up, Punch Out
Just because your nailers aren’t cordless yet, doesn’t mean your compressor can’t be. Read more
Custom Toolbelt
Diamondback enables you to customize the belt and bags that hang on your waist. Read more
Tiny Baseboard Tip
Here’s a little trick for those small pieces of baseboard where the casing is close to an adjacent wall. Read more
The ‘Not So Successful’ Contractor
If you're a contractor who can laugh at yourself and industry stereotypes, you'll thoroughly enjoy this easy and entertaining read. Read more
