Framing

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Why Do We Say Joists and Rafters?

Dejah Leger, the genius behind The Language of Carpentry, provides us with stellar... More

A New Approach to Deck Framing

FastenMaster’s Icon ScrewJoists are straight, light, and easy to install More

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Avoiding Costly Structural Repairs

The longer a construction error goes unaddressed, the more expensive it becomes to... More

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Lightweight Circular Saw

Check out Milwaukee's new version of its M18 Fuel 6 1/2-inch circular saw. More

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Distinctive Drywall Detail

Thomas Dugan explains his one-board, two-cuts solution for attractive outside... More

A Code-Compliant Approach to Multistory Deck Construction

An engineer explains how to apply the tributary-area approach contained within IRC... More

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Framing Gable and Shed Dormers

Whenever adding any type of dormer, it's essential to maintain an unbroken load path. More

Rock-Solid Deck Stairs

Tim Uhler breaks down how to build sturdy no-slip stairs with concrete treads... More

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Fixing a Sagging Beam

Tim Uhler answers the question, 'When a 22-ft. long LVL beam on a house that you... More

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Prefabbing a Perfect Porch Ceiling

Faced with cold weather and a challenging ceiling detail, these Wisconsin... More

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