For electrification to succeed, we need to design, install, and maintain heat pumps to ensure efficiency and comfort. Read more
This dodecagon turret required careful layout to get the angles right, and an innovative ridge to tie the 12 hip rafters together. Read more
A new, mobile-based construction training program has the potential to fundamentally change how we train the workforce. Read more
Spray foam is great for air-sealing and insulating, but there are better options for making a building quieter. Read more
Improved weatherproofing details around the window help, but the real key is the new kick-out flashing on the roof above. Read more
That missing ledger flashing would lead to rotted sheathing was no surprise, but nobody expected that the condo's I-joist floor system was built without rim joists. Read more
Keeping cash on hand is not the same as making a profit. David Gerstel offers guidance on managing cash to make a valid profit. Read more
How one of the largest design-build remodeling companies in the country figured out how to combine business success with advocacy for sustainability and social responsibility. Read more
Doug Horgan shares the methods and materials his company uses for trouble-free steam shower installations. Read more
Read Ian Schwandt's report on DeWalt's heavy-duty DCD443B cordless right-angle drill. Read more
Tommie Mullaney checks out a pair of new accessories that add more versatility to Festool's guide rail system. Read more
Three new models ranging from 16-ounces to 28-ounces join the tool company's steel hammer line-up. Read more
The new unplugged version of FastenMaster's autofeed system is powered by either Makita or DeWalt drivers. Read more
John Carroll is on the home stretch of a 20-year odyssey to transform the crawlspace beneath his house into a full basement. Read more
The company claims the lumber it sells is certified as sustainably harvested. Read more
The inverter controls motor speed to maintain a consistent indoor temperature. Read more
Adjustable height makes this hood a good fit for high ceilings. Read more
This artful faucet installs with a hands-free sensor or deck-mounted knobs. Read more
Spax Powerlags are now approved for use with Deck2Wall SWS Spacers. Read more
The dark facing on the noncombustible, fire-resistant, and vapor permeable mineral wool insulation helps it blend in behind open-joint cladding. Read more