JLC
Organizing Kitchen Rough-Ins
Careful layout of mechanicals and smart sequencing avoids a tangle of trades. Read more
Strategies for Safe, Affordable Decks
Deck code expert Glenn Mathewson explains how to build more efficiently and trim costs while still meeting code. Read more
Circular Saw Basics
A primer for new crew members from veteran carpenter John Spier on getting the most from this jobsite workhorse. Read more
Tiling Over Existing Tile
Tom Meehan shows how he upgraded an old - but sound - tile shower with a new river-stone floor. Read more
Crafting a Classic Room Divider
Gary Striegler shows how to build an elegant trim detail that visually separates two spaces in an open floor plan. Read more
Flexible Pricing: A Strategy for Uncertain Times
Instead of lump-sum pricing, which focuses on costs, consider flexible pricing, which focuses on your clients and the things they value. Read more
A Simple, Cost-Effective Ventilation Strategy
This solution features an ERV for continuous ventilation and multiple point-of-use exhaust fans to remove humidity and air pollution. Read more
How to Avoid Drywall Callbacks
Drywall expert Myron Ferguson breaks down the causes of the most common drywall failures. Read more
Real Deal Review: Max SuperLocator Positive Placement Nailer
Tim Uhler checks out Max's compact SN438J metal connector nailer, which uses the nail tip instead of a probe to locate the nail hole. Read more
Tools of the Trade
A Hybrid-powered Reciprocating Saw
Tim Uhler reports on the Metabo HPT MultiVolt 36v cordless reciprocating saw, which can be powered by a battery or by plugging it into a standard AC power outlet. Read more
A Pair of Bright Work Lights
Tim Uhler checks out Milwaukee's M18 Radius site light and Rocket tower light work, which have a number of smart features. Read more
Termite-Engineered HVAC
More than just chimneys, those tall mounds serve as breathing mechanisms for the below-ground sub-Saharan termite colonies that live in them. Read more
Light, Thin Solar Panels
Sunflare PowerFit 20 solar panels install on standing seam metal roofs. Read more
Thermal Imaging Inspection System
Flir Systems MR277, a thermal-enabled moisture meter with hygrometer, combines thermal and visual images with hygrometer readings and laser location. Read more
Compact Air Quality Monitor
The Wave Mini monitors total volatile organic compounds, temperature, and humidity. Read more
Antimicrobial Hardware Coating
Inox is offering a new powder-coat finish for its stainless steel door pulls and other accessories. Read more
Glass-Faced Gypsum Panel
The panel is designed for use in rooms such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and basements, where moisture may be present. Read more
Universal Linear Drain
This drain from Infinity Drain is compatible with multiple waterproofing methods. Read more
Composite Stone Panels
These lightweight panels from Royal Building Products install like conventional siding. Read more
Heavy-Duty Garage Rail
Overhead Door designed this rail to support tall and heavy residential garage doors. Read more
Paperless Drywall Tape
A reinforcement layer in FibaFuse Max tape helps provide crack resistance and prevent tearing. Read more
Fiberglass Exterior Doors
Large areas of insulated glass on Masonite's VistaGrande doors let more light into the home. Read more
