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Lessons From the Pandemic
To create resilient companies, successful business owners must know their financials and make data-driven decisions. Read more
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On-Site With Solid PVC and Composite Siding
A veteran installer shares his hard-won experience installing premium polymer-based sidings. Read more
Decks Over Roofs
Doug Horgan's three field-tested methods for building durable, leakproof decks above living space. Read more
Q&A
Attaching a Ledger to Studs
Mike Guertin breaks down an approach you can employ—if your local building official approves—that uses proprietary structural screws. Read more
On the Job
Foolproof Kitchen Cabinet Installation
A pro shares his tips and techniques for layout, rough-in, and installation that will ensure a successful result. Read more
On the Job
An Airtight Hatch Cover For An Old Attic
Manny Silva has a method for creating an airtight seal even when the attic floor is uneven. Read more
A Versatile Small-Batch Concrete Mixer
MultiQuip's MC3PEA compact mixer is as portable as a wheelbarrow, but can also be mounted on a stand. Read more
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
One Tough Carbide Recip Saw Blade
Clayton DeKorne tests Diablo's new Steel Demon "Amped" carbide recip saw blades; here's his report. Read more
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Gut Rehab of the White House
When Harry S. Truman launched a three-year renovation of the White House in 1949, he had political reasons for keeping the huge project under wraps. Read more
Wood-Alternative Cladding
A bamboo-plastic composite provides the look of open-joint wood siding without the maintenance. Read more
Cordless Duplex Nailer
Speed up building concrete forms, scaffolding, and other temporary wood structures with a battery-powered nailer that promises to last all day. Read more
Bi-Metal Reciprocating Saw Blades
Spyder claims the 8%-cobalt composition resists shattering and heat-related damage. Read more
Outdoor Living Enhancements
New fire features, water elements, and planters from Trex are made from copper and stainless steel. Read more
Fiberglass Roofing Underlayment
Recently improved, Boral Ply 40 now offers an uncovered exposure time of six months. Read more
Handcrafted Bathroom Vanities
Made in the USA, Strasser Montlake vanities feature wood drawers with dovetail joinery and sealed bottom and top edges. Read more
WUI-Approved Sun Tunnels
Velux sun tunnel skylights are now available with ignition-resistant glass and flame-resistant construction. Read more
High-Volume Dust Extractor
The Festool CT 48 E AC features a 12.7-gallon capacity and a self-cleaning filter. Read more
Floating Glass Railing
Proprietary hardware integrates the glass with Viewrail's Flight stair treads. Read more
