Applying finish to the floor at the start of a job is unconventional, but it saves time when you need it most Read more
How story poles and templates make it easier to integrate steel with conventional sawn and engineered wood framing. Read more
Learn about techniques and jigs that make cuts on a table saw safer and more accurate. Read more
A modern alternative to traditional trim, 'casingless' doors and windows require precise framing and drywall installation at all the rough openings, and exacting finish work. Read more
One of Jake Lewandowski's recent jobs proved to be a textbook case for how to repair concrete. Read more
The key to keeping this retaining wall from collapsing was to pour a new reinforced concrete retaining wall behind the old one. Read more
We all can use some understanding and compassion, even an inspector. Read more
How a baker's scaffold and a multi-purpose ladder can help crews work more productively. Read more
Mark Clement checks out ToughBuilt's TB-S550 miter saw stand, which has up to a 10-foot wingspan and wheels for portability. Read more
Tim Uhler checks out the Max HN120 PowerLite high pressure concrete pinner, which shoots nails into both concrete and steel pneumatically instead of like a gun. Read more
This unusually sturdy run of stairs in an 1855 home was built in a surprisingly simple way. Read more
Tiles are rated for use on patios and pool decks as well as interior floors. Read more
Magnets eliminate the need for a strike plate lip, for a streamlined look. Read more
Polypropylene battens are UV-rated for use behind open-joint cladding. Read more
Modern Craftsman Moulding profiles are milled with distinct shadow lines. Read more
Three separate compartments provide more customized food storage. Read more
Give clients digital control of their outdoor lighting with the Kichler Smart Control Timer and Connects app. Read more
T&G PVC bead boards with a wood-grain texture can dress up a porch ceiling without the extra step of staining wood. Read more
For an authentic look, planks even have the appearance of knots and nail holes. Read more
Preassembled panels consist of six slates backed by a waterproofing membrane. Read more
DensDefy Liquid Barrier adheres to most materials, even wet weather, to create a vapor-permeable weather-resistive membrane. Read more