Tool maintenance isn’t rocket science, but you have to know what you’re doing. When performed regularly, these simple procedures will extend the life of your electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools. More
Foam concrete forms are gaining popularity, both below and above grade. Three builders describe how to assemble three different systems: stackable blocks, large-core molds, and sheet forms. More
A custom builder tells how he financed and marketed his first spec house, and the lessons he learned for future spec houses. More
A remodeler puts a selection of finish nailers to the test at the job site and reports on the results. More
Fancy drywall details are simplified by a host of new specialty trims and treatments. More
By Patrick J. Galvin. New materials and products from the functional and elegant to the downright bizarre. Electronic bathtubs, anyone? More
Do you own the plans—or does the designer? More
