Finishing Wood Floors With Hardening Oils
Michael Purser shares his hard-won experience, including labor and materials costs, applying these desirable floor finishes. Read more
An Illustrated Guide to Wildfire-Resilient Buildings
Builders hold the key to combating this growing threat Read more
Efficient Custom Cabinet Construction
How a Maryland builder uses Lamello Zeta P2 mechanical biscuits to make shop-built cabinets that look like they were built in place. Read more
Rules for Pipe Sleeves Through Footings
If improperly installed, a sleeve for a drain pipe or other mechanicals will weaken a concrete footing. Read more
Detailing Rotproof Wood Exteriors
A practical guide to common construction details that shed water and minimize moisture problems Read more
Taking Design From Loss Leader to Profit Center
How making your design team a more valuable part of your design/build company can boost your bottom line Read more
Fixing a Flood-Prone Basement Walkout
When you can't redirect stormwater away from a house, the best solution might be to install a catch basin. Read more
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Tool Test: Metabo HPT MultiVolt Plunge Router
Tim Uhler checks out the only battery-powered plunge router currently on the market. Read more
Founder Jesse Gionta of Jionta Products demonstrates his invention, the Wet Saw Work Station, for JLC. This tile-saw enclosure allows clean tile cuts right inside the room being tiled. No more cutting tile outside in inclement weather and treading through clients’ homes. Read more
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Wood’s PowR-Grip Hand-held Vacuum Cup
Put handles on those heavy windows, anywhere you want. Read more
Review: Shop Class as Soulcraft
Crawford builds a convincing argument that the entire U.S. workforce suffers from the separation of thinking from doing Read more
Insulating Bathroom Substrate
Grooves in Hottrok's rigid Tile Mat accept most heating cables. Read more
Tech-Controlled Aluminum Pergolas
Unexpected rain showers, no problem: Just close the louvers. Read more
Silicone Sealant
Recommended applications include using with cultured marble and in food preparation areas. Read more
Recycled MDF Panel
Moisture-, rot-, and insect-resistant, it can be used for nonstructural applications outdoors. Read more
Wire-Brushed Stair Treads
Viewrail offers a new textured finish for its Flight, Stratus, and Terrace floating stair systems. Read more
Foam-Glass Aggregate
This lightweight gravel has an insulating value of R-1.7 per compacted inch. Read more
All-in-One Insulation Panel
A WRB is laminated to a graphite polystyrene insulation panel for one-step installation. Read more
Ladder Safety Accessory
This 3-foot extension makes it easier and safer to move between a ladder and a roof. Read more
Fly-Ash Shake Siding
For faster installation, these composite shakes come in lightweight 4-foot panels. Read more
Military-Style Work Hoodie
For those days when it's all about layers, here's an insulating mid-layer designed to wick moisture away. Read more
