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Foam-Glass Aggregate

This lightweight gravel has an insulating value of R-1.7 per compacted inch. More

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Building a House, From A to Z

Watch the latest episodes on roof framing and siding in Tim Uhler's video series... More

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Pre-piping for Radon

Roughing in a radon stack during construction is good insurance in case a house... More

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String, Knots, and the Jobsite

Learning how and why to tie a larks head knot (some folks call it a cow hitch) is just the starting point of this Essential Craftsman video. More

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Building a Screened Porch Under a Rooftop Deck

Instead of piers, this two-level screened porch is supported by a poured stem-wall... More

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Getting Basements Right

Joe Lstiburek offers a definitive resource on keeping basements warm and dry. More

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Anchoring Mudsill

When it comes to making the transition from concrete work to wood framing, Tim... More

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Rebuilding a Basement Bulkhead Entry

After giving a rubble stone foundation a concrete facelift and topping the... More

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New Pier for an Old Post

Follow structural repair specialist Jake Lewandowski as he replaces the footing... More

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An Innovative Rim Joist Repair

Discovered during a kitchen remodel, a failing wall-foundation intersection was... More

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