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Aluminum Trim for Vinyl Siding

Brake-bent aluminum coil stock makes for crisp, durable trim details at windows, doors, and fascia. A Pennsylvania vinyl siding contractor reveals the tricks of the metalworking trade. More

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Toolbox: Cordless Drill for Tight Corners

A cordless drill for tight corners More

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New Portable Table Saws

Three tool makers have introduced new portable table saws with wider rip capacities, more accurate adjustments, and other new features. Here’s a side-by-side comparison. More

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Watertight Skylights in Metal Roofs

Standard flashing kits for curbed skylights don’t accommodate standing-seam metal roofing very well. This site-fabricated system uses mechanical interlocks instead of soldered joints to form a low-profile, watertight seal. More

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Toolbox: Metal Brake Tips

Metal brake tips More

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Kitchen & Bath: Cabinet Installer's Helper

Portable cabinet lift speeds installation More

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Toolbox: Self-Feeding Screw Gun Adapter

Self-feeding screwgun adapter More

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Q&A: Chimney Flashing for Metal Roofs

Q: I have to flash a chimney where it penetrates a corrugated metal roof with... More

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Flashing the Tough Spots

If you’re still using roll aluminum for all of your flashing, you may be inviting leaks and premature failure. Here’s an overview of the materials, techniques, and details that will make flashing last the life of the structure. More

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Toolbox: Latest Trends in Circular Saws

Improved sidewinder saw from Porter-Cable is lighter, intelligently designed More

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