May 31, 2018 Updated: September 9, 2024 Historic Mortar: 7 Minutes of BS In short, mortar is a mixture of some or all of the following materials: Portland cement, sand, lime clay, and more modern additives. Concrete & Masonry Siding & Exterior Trim Podcasts podcasts
May 30, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Murphy Bed Build (9): Final Installation and Adjustments Adjust the boxes to the hardware, and then to each other. Rotating the panel gives a little extra wiggle room Trimwork & Cabinetry Video video
May 28, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Setting Window Panes with Silicone Getting silicone to stick to the window and not your finger Glues, Sealants, Coatings Windows & Doors YouTube video
May 28, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Murphy Bed Build (8): Building the Bed Cabinet Assembling a big box with a big back that anchors the bed cabinet to the wall Trimwork & Cabinetry Video video
May 27, 2018 Updated: October 31, 2023 Construction Falls: Skylight Safety Falls are the number one cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for one in three deaths, or roughly 267 people every year in the US Tools YouTube video
May 26, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Model Remodel Show: Balanced Ventilation System A simple and affordable balanced ventilation solution for small tight houses HVAC & Mechanicals Video video
May 24, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Build A Murphy Bed (7): Hinge Installation A little extra space helps, and can be tightened with a washer if needed Trimwork & Cabinetry Video video
May 22, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Storm Proof Roof (2): Edge Flashing and Starter Strip Roofs peel off from the edges, so it is critical to hold them tight Roofing WRB & Flashing Details in 4D detail
May 21, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Install A French Drain That Winds its Way to Daylight Groundwater and surface runoff are just looking for someplace to go; French drains are one option Sitework YouTube video
May 19, 2018 Updated: September 9, 2024 Filling the Pipeline With Side Jobs so You Can Quit Your Day Job Episode 3 is about lining up enough work so that can confidently quit your day job. Spoiler alert: it is not as soon as you think Construction Phase podcasts
May 18, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Murphy Bed Build (6): Bed Frame Assembly Install the front-facing panel and movable legs to the mattress box Trimwork & Cabinetry Video video
May 16, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Murphy Bed Build (5): Cherry Inlay on the Face A strip of hardwood hides the joint and customizes the look Trimwork & Cabinetry Video video
May 15, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Murphy Bed Build (4): Bed Box Sides and Bottom A lot of pocket screws hold the sides and bottom ribs together Trimwork & Cabinetry Video video
May 14, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Build A Murphy Bed (3): Bed Bottom Faces Forward The two-part bottom panel assembly is about aesthetics, not structure Trimwork & Cabinetry Video video
May 7, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Setting Up an Efficient Miter Saw Station An inexpensive tool, a mid-priced one, and a high-dollar cordless saw combine into a nice little system for clean and accurate mitering Trimwork & Cabinetry YouTube video
May 5, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Sometimes Mirrors Make Me Shutter and sometimes I'm open to looking Kitchens & Baths Woodworking Photos photos
May 3, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 A Slick Transition from Foundation Insulation to Wall Sheathing Outside insulation is an effective way to keep heat in. The devil is in the details, such as this one Framing Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Details in 4D detail
May 1, 2018 Updated: September 9, 2024 Unvented Roof Assemblies: 7 Minutes of Building Science Like an out-of-plumb wall, an insulated and unvented roof can work well—or not. Roofing Insulation & Air Sealing Podcasts podcasts
April 30, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Why do Buildings Fall During Earthquakes? Brute strength will not win in a war with physics. Smart design predicts the resonance of a building and sidesteps the waves Concrete & Masonry Framing Safety YouTube video
April 28, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Model Remodel Show: Shower in a Day This week we’re taking delivery of the custom shower surround system coming from Caldwell, Idaho at Bestbath Systems. Kitchens & Baths YouTube video
April 26, 2018 Updated: February 2, 2024 Las Puertas del Puerto (Rico) Doors are like eyes, or maybe mouths. They tell you a lot about who's inside. Would you want to walk in and get to know them? Windows & Doors Photos Southwest photos
April 24, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Stormproof Roof: Design and Construction Advice Overlapping tapes with gravity in mind keeps water out of the house Framing Roofing WRB & Flashing Details in 4D detail
April 23, 2018 Updated: October 9, 2023 A Master Carpenter's Take on Push Sticks The absence of an accident does not mean the presence of safety; push sticks are expendable; fingers are not. Trimwork & Cabinetry Woodworking YouTube video
April 21, 2018 Updated: September 9, 2024 How to Get A Raise Without Even Asking (Dead Drop: Secrets of El Jefe Podcast) Build your value, and you will build the company's value. Do that, and you'll be promoted. Construction Phase podcasts
April 19, 2018 Updated: October 31, 2023 Aerial Lift Safety Precautions Aerial lifts are a real time-saver on jobsites; with a few basic safety precautions, they can continue to be Construction Phase Article