Outsmarting Air From the Outside
Doug Cameron has taken air sealing to the next level with his "block and caulk" method using fluid-applied flashing. Read more
Prepping Floor and Wall Framing for Tile
Mike Whalen details the steps his remodeling company takes to evaluate and correct existing framing before setting tile. Read more
On the Job
Bending PVC Trim
Nathan Nebbia runs down his process for bending solid PVC moldings with heat blankets. Read more
Q&A
Hanger Options for Irregular Joists?
Jake Lewandowski explains how to support uneven-width joists with metal hangers when making structural repairs in an old house. Read more
Trimless Return for an Arch-Top Window
When the request is for a 'simple plaster look', here's how to make the transition from drywall to the window without trim. Read more
Carpentry
Carpentry Jigs to Speed Production
Brian Campbell shares his methods for increasing both precision and productivity when performing repetitious carpentry tasks. Read more
A Better Whole-House HEPA Filtration Solution
Travis Brungardt provides practical guidance on installing an indoor air filtration system that does what so many clients want these days. Read more
Tool Test: Cordless Belt Sanders
Gary Striegler checks out a pair of new cordless belt sanders from DeWalt and Metabo HPT. Read more
A Digital Measurer for Miter Saws
Tommie Mullaney reports on Reekon's M1 Caliber, which clamps to your miter saw auxiliary fence and is designed to read with precision the measurement of any flat material. Read more
A Smart Hard Hat Solution
Tim Uhler explains what's so great about WaveCel's T2+ Max hard hat. Read more
Deck Ledgers and Cantilevered Floor Trusses
You can't just bolt a deck ledger to a truss floor system without the help of an engineer, especially when the trusses cantilever past the mudsill. Read more
Framing an Octagonal Roof
Here's John Carroll's step-by-step guide to framing roofs for octagonal gazebos and other eight-sided structures. Read more
Resurfacing a Deck
Mark Clement shares his common-sense approach to replacing decking on an existing frame. Read more
DAY'S END
Building a Backyard Pavilion
Why an elevated patio covered by a roof was a better option than a conventional wood-framed porch for this midwestern home. Read more
True Divided Lights
176 miters, 142 copes, and 108 through-tenons were needed to make reproduction sash for 8 windows to finish the restoration of a 220-year old tavern. Read more
Acrylic Surface Material
You can cut it with woodworking tools and even have it thermoformed. Read more
Affordable Composite Railing
Trex Select T-Rail comes with either aluminum or composite balusters. Read more
Lightweight, Versatile Titanium Hammer
From Stiletto, the Trimbone hammer is equipped with a compact D-face, trim claw, and side nail puller. Read more
Multipurpose Ceramic Wall Tile
A two-tone geometric pattern in a large format offers plenty of design possibilities. Read more
JLC
Shou Sugi Ban Siding
Air-dried and flash-burned Japanese cypress comes in a variety of finishes. Read more
Modern Aluminum Rail
Kits include balusters, two-piece base and cap rails, brackets, and hardware. Read more
Metal Roofing Tile
Impact- and fire-rated barrel tiles offer an alternative to a clay roof. Read more
Luxury Glass Wall
Stacking, pocket, and bi-fold door configurations all have large panels of glass and narrow frame profiles. Read more
Durable, Multiuse Exterior Stain
Dunn-Edwards latest solid-color exterior stain is water-based and can be tinted in 50 colors. Read more
