As an alternative to installing elaborate built-up wood profiles, one-piece foam moldings are lightweight, can be worked with ordinary woodworking tools, and produce a good-looking, durable finished product. More
Q: My company has done plaster repair work for many years. After repairing water-damaged walls or ceilings, we occasionally get called back to "fix" an unsuccessful repair. Our second repair attempt involves digging out a very bumpy, chalky substance, and more often than not, we have to repeat this process a number of times until the patch finally takes hold. What causes this reaction on some water damage jobs and not others? What is the most efficient way to deal with this problem? More
No-scrape masking tape, zipper for poly door, gas-powered circular saw kit, improved clamp lamp More
Q: I’ve noticed that whenever I finish drywall, fine cracks start appearing at inside corners a couple of days after the job’s done. What is causing the cracks? More
Attaching decks to the band joist More
Storage trusses have no center panel point and a heavier bottom chord, creating usable attic space for little extra cost. More
New layout tool, rugged rigid foam board, smart light bulbs, glaze for specialty interior finishes More
