Peeling Back the Layers of a Kitchen Remodel
Mike Whalen explains how he and the DBS crew tackle an old house kitchen remodel. Read more
Tuning Up Construction Stairs
Dave Holbrook shows how to use a series of precisely stacked and staggered blocks to correct the rise and run on a set of site-built stairs Read more
Training the Trades
12 Rules for Better Framing
Meet Ben Morton, who got his start working as a laborer for JLC contributor John Spier, and later became a successful Maine contractor by following John's framing guidelines. Read more
Q&A
Evaluating Fire-Damaged Concrete
Sometimes the foundation of a fire-damaged building is okay to re-use; sometimes it's not. Here's how a forensic structural engineer makes that decision. Read more
JLC BUILDER GUIDE
Civil Litigation for Construction Professionals
Pete Fowler explains how to navigate through legal hot water when there is a construction dispute on one of your projects. Read more
On the Job
High-Performance Foundation Waterproofing
Ian Schwandt breaks down how and why his crew installed Mel-Rol's foundation waterproofing membrane on a recent project. Read more
JLC
The Well-Organized Carpenter
Brian Campbell's shop-built tool system overcomes the shortcomings of commercially-made, stackable tool boxes. Read more
On the Job
Hidden Bathroom Access Panels
Tom O'Brien explains how to hide plumbing and mechanical systems behind removable panels for future access. Read more
How to Accurately Price Change Orders
Here's how to avoid inaccurately priced change orders, which are one of the main ways remodeling companies lose money. Read more
JLC Builder Guides
Health Insurance for Contractors
Either you pay upfront via premiums, or on the back end via total out-of-pocket costs. Veteran builder Rob Corbo breaks it down. Read more
A Compact Drill/Driver Kit That Packs a Big Punch
Jake Lewandowski and the Great Lakes Builders crew field test Milwaukee's M18 Fuel drill/driver combo kit. Read more
A Portable Drill Press Alternative
John Carroll tests Rockler's portable drill guide to see how well it delivers on its promise to bring drill-press precision to the jobsite. Read more
Helping Rebuild Notre Dame
This Vermont timber-framer is helping to restore the fire-damaged roof trusses of France's iconic cathedral. Read more
Smart Breaker Panel
This electrical panel integrates with solar systems and back-up batteries to prioritize circuits and manage power use. Read more
Keyless-Entry Smart Locks
Replace existing deadbolts and enable keyless, one-touch locking. Read more
Colorful Natural Stone Sinks
These modern, solid-surface vessel sinks come in clay, blue, and green as well as black and white. Read more
Radiant Heat Retrofit
Heat mats staple to floor joists to warm up existing flooring above. Read more
Urban Countertop Surface
A new line from Silestone promises moisture-, stain-, and scratch-resistance. Read more
Single-Room Air Purifier
When the unit senses particulates the size of pollen, the fan speeds up until the air is clean. Read more
Energy Storage System
Panasonic's Evervolt home battery system stores power generated by solar installations. Read more
Durable Circular Saw Blade
The blade's thin-kerf carbide teeth can cut through nail-embedded wood and abrasive materials such as asphalt shingles. Read more
Shallow Foundation Form
Mono Slab EZ insulated forms for shallow foundations allow backfilling before concrete placement. Read more
Trimboard Protective Film
Protects Kleer Trimboards and Sheets against dust and dirt during storage, handling, and installation. Read more
