A Custom Newel Post Retrofit
Dave Holbrook shows how he updated a staircase's original square newel posts with custom tapered sleeves. Read more
An Illustrated Guide to Flood-Resilient Buildings
Details you can use to minimize damage to buildings from both coastal and inland flooding. Read more
Preserving an 1870 Tiny Home
Before the restoration of this historic upstate N.Y. building could begin, a temporary roof was needed to keep it from collapsing. Read more
Decoding the Framing Square
How John Carroll applies the geometry etched in those cryptic-looking tables on a framing square when laying out a foundation. Read more
Should You Install a Full-Coverage Ice Barrier?
Doug Horgan explains why this might be done and what could go wrong. Read more
Repair
Sealing Foundation Cracks With Epoxy
Jake Lewandowski explains how to use epoxy to seal leaky cracks in masonry walls. Read more
An Evolution in Laying Out Stair Stringers
A simple jig or trammel points can increase the accuracy of stepping-off stairs. Read more
Getting Labor Burden Right
If you estimate using a partially burdened cost for your labor, you risk underpricing the job. Melanie Hodgdon explains why. Read more
JLC
Setting Up a Home for a Blower Door Test
Blower door testing a home requires much more than simply setting up the equipment and running it. Read more
Tools of the Trade
Filter-free Air Scrubber
The Dust One air scrubber uses cyclonic technology to separate contaminants from breathable air. Read more
Tool Test: Skil Jobsite Table Saw
Mark Clement reviews Skil's truly portable and bargain-priced 10-inch jobsite saw, which sets up quickly and cuts with power and precision. Read more
Tools of the Trade
Tool Test: Kapro Ledge-It Square
This 'try square on steroids' delivers accuracy and innovative features at a bargain price. Read more
A New Copper Top
A Cape Cod contractor takes an innovative approach to replace the tapered octagonal copper roof of a local landmark. Read more
Dual Fuel Heating System
In extreme cold, Mitsubishi's system can switch to a gas furnace from a heat pump. Read more
Self-Adhered Waterproofing Underlayment
Rubberized asphalt roofing underlayment from Zip System. Read more
Smart Control Switch
With a sensor insert, it can automatically turn a bathroom fan or an ERV on and off. Read more
Thermoformed Countertops
The quartz slabs are milled to 4mm thick and formed to the desired shape. Read more
Dual-Layered Insulated Sheathing
Combined insulation and sheathing make for one-step installation. Read more
Architectural Siding and Trim Collection
James Hardie debuts nature-inspired textures for its Architectural Panels. Read more
