Slate Roof Restoration
A veteran slate roofer breaks down the tools, techniques, and materials needed to repair an old slate roof. Read more
Making Waves With Cedar Shingle Siding
Mike Guertin explains how to add a custom wave pattern in cedar shingles to the gable end of a home. Read more
Caulking Basics
The right way to caulk often gets ignored, but caulking correctly is essential to every build, so let's embrace it. Read more
Q&A
Pre-piping for Radon
Roughing in a radon stack during construction is good insurance in case a house tests positive for radon when it's completed. Read more
Q&A
Keeping Critters Out of Heat Pumps
Mice can chew their way through almost anything. Here are some strategies to keep them at bay. Read more
Air-Sealing Code Update
The 2021 model energy code is being hailed as the most significant change in building energy–efficiency requirements since 2012. Read more
Facing Down Remodeling Stigmas
Too often, the lowest bidder sets the standard for what a job should cost, but is this how our industry actually works? Read more
How to Size an HRV or ERV
Unlike a furnace or air conditioner, oversizing one of these my sometimes be a good thing. Read more
Managing Asbestos During a Remodel
When vermiculite insulation is discovered during demolition, assume it contains asbestos and remove and dispose of it accordingly. Here's how. Read more
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Tool Test: Makita Max XGT 40-Volt Drill/Driver Combo
Trim carpenter Tommie Mullaney checks out Makita's powerful new XGT 40-volt drill/driver combo. Read more
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Tool Test: Evolution Single Bevel Sliding Miter Saw
This versatile and economical saw makes accurate cuts in both wood and metal using the same blade for both materials. Read more
Tool Test: Viking Arm Handheld Jack
For lifting or lowering heavy items like cast-iron sinks, this compact jack is a game-changer. Read more
EYE FOR DESIGN
Circling the Square
How semicircular stairs and a matching inlay turn the 'wow' factor up to 11 on a simple rectangular deck. Read more
Building a Screened Porch Under a Rooftop Deck
Instead of piers, this two-level screened porch is supported by a poured stem-wall foundation. Read more
Building a Wine Lover's Summer Kitchen
On a sloped site, a walk-out basement presented the perfect opportunity to add useful space - in this case, a dedicated wine room - to an unusual outdoor kitchen. Read more
Playpen Backyard
In an urban setting, where space is at a premium, New Jersey contractor Rob Corbo packs a lot of outdoor living into a compact footprint. Read more
BACKFILL
Fancy Foyer Floor
This floor's chevron pattern was created with custom-milled strips of white oak and walnut. Read more
All-in-One Deck Railing System
DekPro Prestige powder-coated aluminum rail kits are packaged with everything needed to install them. Read more
Gypsum Panel Tile Backer
Weighing less than standard cement backer board, GlasRoc is designed to resist moisture. Read more
Fluid-Applied Water Management Membrane
Laticrete's MVIS line is designed for use with thin-brick, manufactured stone, and natural stone veneers for interior and exterior applications. Read more
Self-closing gates improve safety around pools and other fenced-in areas. Read more
Single-Layer Roofing Underlayment
Boral Acrilay uses an acrylic-based rather than asphalt-based adhesive. Read more
Smart Technology Ceiling Fan
Upgrade your client's porch or under-deck area with a cooling breeze. Read more
Pull-Down LED Lighting
Each LED module can be left in the housing or be pulled down partially or completely. Read more
Concrete Repair FRP
Simpson Strong-Tie says its 44-ounce fiber–reinforced polymer (FRP) fabric requires fewer layers for faster installation. Read more
MgO Subfloor
Their magnesium-oxide composition provides these structural panels with sound and fire-resistant properties. Read more
Level- and Stair-Run Cable Braces
Use these braces to prevent cable rail from sagging between structural posts. Read more
