Kitchens
Rethinking the Pantry
Add value to this popular kitchen upgrade with customized shelving and cabinets, and with practical work surfaces. Read more
Structure
A Two-Phase Seismic Retrofit
How do you prep a 1930s-era building for the next ‘big one'? By reinforcing roof-to-wall and truss-to-post connections and adding a steel moment frame. Read more
An Illustrated Guide to Wind-Resilient Buildings
Strengthening the load path is the key to framing buildings that can stand up to hurricanes and tornadoes. Read more
An Introduction to Structural Design
To keep a building upright, you have to know how it might fall down. Read more
Fitting New Stairs Into a Tight Space
Retrofitting a narrow townhouse with a new staircase while meeting code proved to be a game of inches. Read more
7 Rules for Choosing a Client
Saying "No" to a job is hard, but Jake Bruton thinks it's sometimes the smartest business decision you can make. Read more
Guards, Handrails, and the 2021 IRC
Glenn Mathewson explains the new code requirements for guards and handrails on decks. Read more
EYE FOR DESIGN
An Affordable and Powerful Design Software Option
Don't let the name fool you; Realtime Landscaping Architect software is capable of producing construction drawings and lifelike 3D renderings of decks and houses. Read more
Adding a Rooftop Deck
Removing this home's attic was the key to gaining more outdoor living space and better ocean views. Read more
Durable Wood Fencing
Make cedar fence posts stronger and more durable using this innovative pinned post connection detail. Read more
Tools of the Trade
Multipurpose Prescription Safety Glasses
Tom O'Brien wears this practical and stylish pair of safety glasses on the jobsite and on his bike. Read more
Easy-Install Outdoor Kitchens
These glass-fiber-reinforced concrete cabinets come unclad, ready for customization with appliances, countertops, and stone finishes. Read more
Powder-Coated Aluminum Decking
Noncombustible, low-maintenance planks articulate together to help keep the space below dry. Read more
HFC-Free Sealant
A two-component polyurethane spray foam with lower global warming potential Read more
Tile Waterproofing Solutions
These new liquid rubber polymers form waterproofing and anti-fracture membranes behind tile. Read more
Standing-Seam Metal Cladding
Staggering the lengths of the panels creates a shingled look. Read more
Nailable Composite Stone Veneer
Installs with a standard finish nailer and stainless steel finish nails; no mortar required. Read more
Decorative Post-Base Wrap
For an easy upgrade, dress up the bottoms of deck or pergola posts with a four-piece wrap. Read more
Polyester WRB Membrane
Optimized for panelization, this self-adhered membrane can be exposed for up to a year. Read more
Automated, Adjustable Pergola
Wind, rain, and temperature sensors cue the system to open or close the aluminum louvers. Read more
Energy Star Dehumidifier
This unit combines a dehumidifier and damper plenum to both dehumidify and ventilate. Read more
