Brake

Posted on
In Focus: Safety Equipment

A few featured items in safety equipment. More

7-1/4-Inch Circular Saws

When I field-tested 12 new models, I checked-out depth and bevel adjustments, guard operations, view of the cut line, and, of course, power. I also looked for features like easy blade changes, electric brakes, adequate dust ejection, and comfort. More

Electric Chainsaws

When you think of chainsaws in construction work, your mind usually goes to... More

Posted on
Replace Roof
Tags: Roofing, Brake
Posted on
Backfill

Canadian students hit the slopes — hard — with concrete toboggans More

Posted on
Tool Test: Sidewinder Circ Saws

A longtime custom framer evaluates eight 7 1/4-inch saws and chooses his favorites. More

Posted on
Subtle Soffit Vents

We pay as much attention to the quality of our exterior trim as we do the interior trim on the upscale houses we build, so we don't want to see ugly strip vents or round metal button vents messing up the soffits. Instead, we've come up with a nice-looking detail that provides plenty of roof ventilation without calling attention to itself. The vent is concealed behind the 3Ω-inch to 5Ω-inch-wide crown molding that typically installs between the fascia and soffit on our homes. More

Posted on
Subtle Soffit Vent

We pay as much attention to the quality of our exterior trim as we do the interior... More

Posted on
Installing Metal Shingles

There's more to metal roofing than standing seam and ag panels. An experienced... More

Posted on
Toolbox

Senco screw gun, Milwaukee metal-cutting saw, siding tools, cold weather gear More

RSS
Close X