An instant airtight and watertight roof deck

Two stud walls—and meticulous airsealing—make a super-efficient structure to hold your roof up

Drainage and airspace allows liquid water to drain out and air to circulate

Water is the enemy of structural integrity. It just is, so you have to design against it.

Building Resilience is a show about extreme climate construction and houses that can weather the storm through resilient construction and design

This R-58 wall has I-joists screwed to the outside and dense-packed with cellulose. It is also one of the four best in 'BS and Beer' circles

A high-quality jacket that adds BTUs to your bod when you need ’em most: on a roof in Minnesota during winter

Ceiling-mounted units practically disappear while delivering energy-efficient heating and cooling

Building codes are not sharp knives inspectors use to chop off the heads of contractors, they are books full of options for constructing safe and efficient buildings

Built-in levels make this door easy to plumb, but snap-on jamb and trim covers make it super easy to install

Stay home if you're sick, and other advice about how to keep a COVID-safe jobsite

Sanded acrylic latex caulk can fill cracks and feather into existing stucco better than smooth caulk

When plumbing lines burst, people notice. Unfortunately, a lot of the moisture damage in houses has nothing to do with bulk water.

Staggered corner cabinets and kitchen island built from stock parts

Floor layout and framing, some good news from the building inspector, and a pleasant surprise on the adhesive front

To install a good-looking board and batten trim, divide the wall space available by the intended spacing, rather than the batten spacing by the wall. Make sense?

Joining, smoothing, stabilizing, and finishing a big, wide, long, heavy desktop

When you're in a hole, start digging

Making a house easy to live in regardless of your age or ability seems like a good idea, but it is rarely done.

A thick wall with exterior insulation with airtight details for the foundation and ceiling

Double-wall framing is the same thing as single wall framing, it just takes twice as long. Sort of

This battery-powered miter saw delivers all the power you need

Extreme heat and humidity can drive moisture deep into framing cavities which can cause mold, rot, and structural damage

Like kitchen bath remodels, it involves plumbing, ventilation, electrical upgrades, waterproofing, and building inspectors