A Radical Approach to Protecting Finished Floors
Applying finish to the floor at the start of a job is unconventional, but it saves time when you need it most Read more
FRAMING
Combining Steel Columns and Beams With Wood Framing
How story poles and templates make it easier to integrate steel with conventional sawn and engineered wood framing. Read more
Getting the Most Out of A Shop Saw
Learn about techniques and jigs that make cuts on a table saw safer and more accurate. Read more
Casingless Door Trim
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
How To Repair Structural Concrete
One of Jake Lewandowski's recent jobs proved to be a textbook case for how to repair concrete. Read more
Preserving a Stone Retaining Wall
The key to keeping this retaining wall from collapsing was to pour a new reinforced concrete retaining wall behind the old one. Read more
Why You Shouldn’t Stiff-Arm Your Building Inspector
We all can use some understanding and compassion, even an inspector. Read more
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Efficiently Working at Heights
How a baker's scaffold and a multi-purpose ladder can help crews work more productively. Read more
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
A Better Miter Saw Stand
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
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Tool Test: Powderless Concrete Pinner
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
Old-School Newel
This unusually sturdy run of stairs in an 1855 home was built in a surprisingly simple way. Read more
Indoor-Outdoor Porcelain Tile
Tiles are rated for use on patios and pool decks as well as interior floors. Read more
Magnetic Interior Door Latch
Magnets eliminate the need for a strike plate lip, for a streamlined look. Read more
Compression-Resistive Furring Strips
Polypropylene battens are UV-rated for use behind open-joint cladding. Read more
Crisp Window and Door Headers
Modern Craftsman Moulding profiles are milled with distinct shadow lines. Read more
Four-Quadrant Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Three separate compartments provide more customized food storage. Read more
Smart Landscape Lighting Control
Give clients digital control of their outdoor lighting with the Kichler Smart Control Timer and Connects app. Read more
Lightweight PVC Trim
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
Wood-Look Stone Veneer
For an authentic look, planks even have the appearance of knots and nail holes. Read more
Natural Slate Roofing System
Preassembled panels consist of six slates backed by a waterproofing membrane. Read more
Fluid-Applied Air and Water Barrier
DensDefy Liquid Barrier adheres to most materials, even wet weather, to create a vapor-permeable weather-resistive membrane. Read more
