As Henryville, Ind., rebuilds from devastating tornado damage, agencies team up to spread the word about the benefits of storm shelters and safe rooms. More
Three-quarters of homeowners believe that less than 25% of their home can be categorized as “green.” More
A building materials exchange site for New York and North Carolina is looking to expand to other parts of the country. More
Organizations say demand is up and supply down for products that can be reused and recycled. More
Deconstruction prevents waste from being sent to landfills, and clients receive tax credits that may off-set the cost. More
When a northeast storm cut a new opening through a barrier beach in the Cape Cod... More
Beads of sweat collect on my brow whenever I hand out belt sanders during the boat building classes I teach. In the wrong hands these powerful tools can easily do more damage?like sanding through the hull of a boat in seconds?than good. The same is true for belt sanders on the jobsite. A racing abrasive belt under a rookie's guidance might spell disaster for those built-ins, stair parts, or custom oak doors. After years of using these tools for installing finish work and building boats, I've learned that getting a good, flat finish is about control, and control comes from skill, experience, and good tool design. More
Rookie framers always get stuck with the worst work, like cutting out doorplates and knocking down braces. They also get stuck doing work that's just plain miserable, like nailing off joist hangers. Anyone who's ever been sent into the dungeon to back-nail hangers knows what I'm talking about: trying to drive tiny nails in a confined space over your head. Pneumatic nailer manufacturers, however, seem to have heard our prayers (and curses), and are building tools that make the task of installing framing hardware faster and easier. More
Tips on how to design and orient a house and outbuildings to create protected... More
