May-June 2024 Table of Contents

Faced with cold weather and a challenging ceiling detail, these Wisconsin carpenters cut and test-fit a complicated porch roof in the shop, then assembled it on site. Read more

Doug Horgan details the steps his company takes to avoid a building collapse when digging down a basement. Read more

Once moss has gained a foothold on a roof, there’s no easy way to get rid of it, but Mike Guertin has strategies to manage the growth. Read more

Refrigerating the basement might not be helpful in colder climate zones. Read more

Aaron Miiller explains why he turns to this enginereed wood siding as his preferred exterior option. Read more

Darin Kuns walks us through the restoration of an unusual roof on a 19th-century building. Read more

Zach Snider shares hard-won lessons he learned implementing new construction software into his remodeling business Read more

Brian Campbell provides keen insights into the challenges of executing the joint between baseboard runs and stair skirts. Read more

Gary Striegler checks out the new EZ-Wings Pro, a miter saw station that is compatible with most saws and saw stands. Read more

John Carroll finds that DeWalt’s unique storage step stool is a good fit for the way he works. Read more

"Stave" construction is a uniquely Viking technology that evolved from methods the forest-and-fjord dwellers devised for building ships. Read more

An engineer explains how to apply the tributary-area approach contained within IRC tables to size deck footings and posts for covered and multilevel decks. Read more

How a Colorado contractor rescued an existing pool with better sitework and a new curved pool deck that steps down to water level. Read more

Tim Uhler breaks down how to build sturdy no-slip stairs with concrete treads supported by solid 4x12 stringers. Read more

A New Hampshire builder breaks down how he created a distinctive feature on an entry porch . Read more

ERVs help improve indoor air quality while transferring moisture and heat between incoming and outgoing airflows to maintain indoor comfort efficiently. Read more

Rigid boards faced with impermeable foil provide continuous insulation and a moisture barrier on below-grade walls and under slabs. Read more

Metal framing? Wood framing? Camo has hidden deck fasteners for both. Read more

Allowable spans of up to 8 feet reduce the number of posts for a clean, minimalist look. Read more

Locking flanges hide fasteners and join prefinished engineered-wood planks to provide a classic nickel-gap style. Read more

MoistureShield Stratos decking has a PVC core, a glass-fiber-reinforced composite shell, and an acrylic cap. Read more

A new combination of factory-attached components on Pella Reserve and Lifestyle windows promises to speed installation and enable more of it to occur from inside the building. Read more

Ply Gem's exterior blocks, mounts, and vents are now available in black, matching its soffits, gutters, and trim coil. Read more

StoColor Wood Stain can be applied to Sto Corp resin-cast acrylic cladding as well as to drywall and other common surfaces. Read more

Rather than a folding ladder, a full set of stairs opens out of the ceiling to provide access to the attic above. Read more

To run wires to cabinet lighting, use this jig to drill the hole in the right place. Read more

Compatible with Typar drainable wraps, the company's HD sealant can be used to help seal doors, windows, and joints up to 2 inches wide. Read more