Repairing a Termite-Damaged House
Fixing the trail of destruction left by these hungry critters is a team effort. Read more
JLC
Untangling the Skilled Labor Knot
Improving worker skills is the best way to improve construction productivity. Read more
Leveraging CAD as a Craftsman
A carpenter explains how AutoCad (by Autodesk) became his most powerful tool. Read more
Remodeling
Cost vs. Value: Key Trends in the 2023 Cost vs. Value Report
Learn what remodeling projects maintain a premium to homebuyers when times are tough. Read more
Q&A
Should We Be Building Decks With Oversized Framing?
Mike Guertin says that “up-sizing” deck joists so that they exceed code requirements is a waste of your client's money. Read more
Is it okay to leave a fully-charged tool battery on its charger for a long period of time? Read more
On the Job
A Better Rainscreen for Cedar Shingle Roofs
Roofing contractor Chris Yerkes makes the case for using Ventgrid12 plastic panels underneath the wood shingles on your next roofing project. Read more
Custom Garage Doors Built to Last
How veteran carpenter Dale Diamond used Festool Domino joinery to build elegant, oversized carriage doors out of highly rot-resistant sapele. Read more
Being a Business Visionary Has Its Drawbacks
Melanie Hodgdon explores the risks and rewards for visionary business leaders. Read more
Code's Eye View
Looking Ahead to the 2024 IRC
Glenn Matheson previews upcoming changes to the model residential building code, which will eventually shape the local codes that apply to you. Read more
Meet the MudMixer
For small-batch pours, Jake Lewandowski has opted for an innovative onsite concrete mixer. Read more
Tool Test: Big Foot 75-Degree Swing Table
John Carroll says that a Big Foot beam saw fitted with their 75-degree swing table is just the ticket for cutting accurate acute bevels in 2-by lumber. Read more
Tool Test: Milwaukee MX Rocket Tower
Milwaukee's battery-powered jobsite LED lighting tower extends up to 10-feet high and offers as much as 27,000 lumens of illumination. Read more
A Roofing Slate Origin Story
Slate roof restoration expert Jeff Spencer on the unique history of the roof slate industry along the Vermont-New York border. Read more
Soft-Close Door Hardware
Kit includes an actuator arm, dampener, track stop-block, wrench, and connection pin. Read more
Rain and Drainage Solution
A rigid drainage mat is covered by heavy-duty fabric in this rainscreen for stucco and adhered-stone claddings. Read more
Low-Profile Glass Wall System
Expansive walls of glass are framed with wood inside and heavy-duty aluminum on the exterior. Read more
Conformable Flashing Tape
The self-adhering membrane stretches to conform to irregular surfaces and transitions. Read more
Continuous Insulation Wood Fiber Board
A new softwood-fiber insulation panel promises R-3.4 to R-3.75 per inch. Read more
Whole-House Tankless Water Heater
Clients get hot water without the standby energy losses from a tank. Read more
Wood-Mimicking Vinyl Siding
EverPlank has a wood-grain texture and a foam insulation backing. Read more
Self-Adhering Roofing Underlayment
Pac-Clad says the 40-mil rubberized asphalt membrane can withstand temperatures up to 250°F. Read more
Panelized Faux Stone Siding
The cladding combines a rigid foam core and fiberglass-reinforced compound surface with stone particles. Read more
Cold-Weather Lap Tape
When the temperature is between 35°F and 49°F, Arctic Edge Cold-Lap Tape helps adhere CertainTeed Flintastic membrane in low-slope roofing applications. Read more
Triple-Insulated Glass
Each insulated glass unit comprises two outer panes of traditional glass with an internal pane of new, ultra-thin glass. Read more
