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Moisture Protection for Walls
Doug Horgan dives into a range of practical solutions for draining and drying different types of wall claddings. Read more
Deep Structural Retrofit
Jake Lewandowski explains how he remedied a home's rotted frame by completely reworking the load path. Read more
Working Smarter, Not Harder
Veteran carpenter John Spier's top 8 work habits and principles shared by successful employees. Read more
How Do You Seal Poly to Poly?
Jake Bruton, Rick Mills, and Bernie Montoya weigh in on what works to make vapor retarders airtight. Read more
Eye for Design
Making the Most of a Sloped Site
Sectioning a steep backyard into tiers with retaining walls and different levels helps introduce the incline more gradually. Read more
The 4-Hour Deck
How a North Dakota deck builder builds modular deck sections in his shop, then quickly assembles them on site. Read more
Better Stair Stringer Layout
This calculated approach guarantees that your deck stairs will have uniform risers and treads. Read more
Day's End
The Viking Gate
A California craftsman used old-growth redwood salvaged from a mill pond to give this 250-lb. garden gate a Nordic vibe. Read more
A Stand-up Structural Screw Fastening System
Ian Schwandt and the team at TDS Custom Construction test-drive Simpson Strong-Tie's Timber Drive, which can drive structural screws up to 6 1/4 inches in length from a standing position. Read more
Upgrading Your Metal Brake
Aron Jones checks out a couple of accessories that have improved the cutting capacity and efficiency of his metal brake. Read more
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Michelangelo’s Jobsite Drawings
Reporting from Florence, Mark Luzio speculates on the work practices of a famous Renaissance contractor. Read more
Steel Siding With Wood-Grain Look
A polyester-based coating provides color and texture in addition to protection. Read more
Luxury Engineered-Stone Bath
Provide your customers with a relaxing soak or a spa-like hydrotherapy experience. Read more
Epoxy and Hybrid Adhesives
New anchoring adhesives from Simpson Strong-Tie have a range of applications in concrete. Read more
Enhanced Deck Fastener Collection
Trex is expanding its Hideaway Fastener offerings, including screws, bits, plugs, and clips. Read more
Outdoor Screen Retrofit
The powder-coated aluminum frames come in several sizes and colors. Read more
Rainscreen Drainage Plane
A combination of polystyrene and fabric creates space behind cladding for drainage and drying while preventing mortar or stucco from filling the cavity. Read more
Simplified Instant Deck
Deck boards snap onto MoistureShield's InstaDeck plastic tiles to create a ground-level deck. Read more
Impact-Resistant Jobsite Helmet
Protect your head from injuries in the event of a fall on a job. Read more
Cellular PVC Lap Siding
From Versatex, interlocking PVC panels with a 4 1/2-inch reveal, with a wider profile to come. Read more
Metal Board and Batten Profile
Available in steel or aluminum, panels install with concealed fasteners through pre-punched holes. Read more
