Value Engineering

Wood Decks Still a Top Value

By Andrew Wormer

Decks remain a solid value for homeowners looking to add comfort and value to... More

Tags: Overlays and Toppings, Decks, Professional Deck Builder, Additions, Return on Investment

Posted on January 07, 2015

Pak-Lite Flashlight

By Bruce Greenlaw

A simple cap with two LEDs turns a 9-volt battery into a tiny flashlight. More

Tags: Value Engineering, Hand Tools, Oregon

Posted on January 07, 2015

How to Draw an Ellipse

By Mike Patterson

Instead of using the string method, you can create the curve by laying out a... More

Tags: Design, Finish Carpentry, Carpentry, Value Engineering

Rules for Drilling and Notching Deck Framing

By Glenn Mathewson

Following these simple guidelines when modifying joists, beams, and posts will... More

Tags: Lumber, Structure, Outdoor Rooms, Decks, Professional Deck Builder

Three Gloves for the Jobsite

By Doug Mahoney

These gloves should have you covered for most of the work you do. More

Tags: Stationary Tools, Extreme Weather Construction, Tools of the Trade, Klein Tools, Work Wear and Gear

Posted on December 12, 2014

Making Sense of Markup

By Paul Winans

Suggestions for what to say when clients ask: What's your markup? More

Tags: Finance, Business, Paul Winans, Markup, Upselling and Cross-Selling

Cadex 23-Gauge Pinner

By Doug Mahoney

The CPB23.50 drives pins up to two inches long and is loaded with useful features. More

Tags: Tools and Equipment, Pneumatic Tools and Equipment, Metalworking Tools, Tools of the Trade, Nail Guns

Muck Chore Cool Boots

By Doug Mahoney

With their Vibram soles and moisture wicking lining these waterproof boots keep... More

Tags: Work Wear and Gear, Snow and Ice Control, Jobsite Safety, Sanitation, Tools of the Trade

Combining Decks and Patios

By Bruce Zaretsky

One offers easy access to the house, while the other cost-effectively provides a... More

Tags: Design, Small Projects, hardscaping, Outdoor Rooms, Surface Quality

StoneBreaker Nailbender Work Gloves

By Andrew Wormer

StoneBreaker's new line of work gloves combine fit, flexibility, and durability. More

Tags: Tools and Equipment, Work Wear and Gear, Professional Deck Builder, Carpentry, Value Engineering