Gary Striegler shows how to build this flexible design using simple joinery and stock moldings. Read more
Born of necessity during the pandemic, these lessons in efficient remodeling still apply when many clients are now working from home. Read more
A primer on lumber grading, the key to selecting the right softwood dimensional wood materials for framing and finish. Read more
There's more than one way to join millwork together to trim a long wall. Gary Katz weighs in with his favorite approach. Read more
Here are all the details you'll need to frame, fabricate, and install a flared standing-seam metal roof. Read more
After giving a rubble stone foundation a concrete facelift and topping the assembly with a PVC cap, installing the new door was easy. Read more
Jake Lewandowski breaks down the complex process of reinforcing a rotted heavy timber ridge in an old building with a new steel beam. Read more
In part two of his retirement series, contractor Rob Corbo examines IRA investment opportunities that maximize gains. Read more
Allison Bailes explains why you can’t just swap out a cheap fiberglass filter for a pleated, high-quality filter. Read more
What to do - and what not to do - when installing synthetic slate roofing. Read more
Paslode's lightweight P150S-PP pneumatic nailer has a compact one-strip magazine that allows it to fit easily between joists. Read more
On today's jobsites you need an option for charging cellphones, tablets and other electronic devices. Read more
Tim Uhler likes Dalluge's Da Bar, which has thinner, flatter claws that get under the nail head with less gouging. Read more
JLC editor Clayton DeKorne pauses during a pandemic-related visit to Wrocław, Poland, to reflect on the quiet resilience of the city's homes. Read more
Compared with steel, this glass-fiber-reinforced composite rebar has more tensile strength, weighs less, and won't rust. Read more
LP ArchForms are designed for forming curves on concrete projects like patios, walkways, and pool decks. Read more
Box sizes range from 48 to 74 inches long and from 39 to 64 inches tall. Read more
Modeled on surfaces in nature, Sto iQ Coatings promise an additional level of protection. Read more
HydroGap SA has a continuous acrylic adhesive that seals around fasteners and penetrations, while 1-mm spacers create a drainage path for bulk water. Read more
One variety has antibacterial properties and the other promises to reduce odors. Read more
Redesigned star flat head and hex head promise to improve installation. Read more
The metal panels are available in traditional slate- and shake-look styles. Read more