Q: How many holes will Matt cut before finding the leak? A: As many as it takes!

Glue the rim joist, caulk the gaps, and overhang the wall sheathing to tighten this leaky building assembly

Square up to the back wall, layout 45-degree lines, placing corners at the house and work outward

It’s a pleasure to stroll the streets of Colonia, Uruguay, and realize that in those homes you admire, you could also live. People do. And it’s not too expensive.

A silent movie about flashing metal roofing into a brick chimney from UnionCorrugating.

A better mousetrap that actually catches mice. Or at least pours gas without getting your hands gassy

Rinse off with cold water before the hot shower.

A really simple template, a really repetitive process, and a lot of glue go into this not-so-weekend spiral staircase project project

A couple of sticks are all you need to scribe smooth arcs that cover wide work pieces

It is hard to believe that a cordless table saw can stand up to jobsite use. But it can.

Tropical hardwood beams, locally-fashioned framing connectors, and mahogany siding. Who needs a view?

Take your time. Work slow. Be organized. You will get done faster.

Four jigs are all you need to set up a mobile cabinet shop

Because he can!

Two fans talk to each other to replace stale air with fresh air

Another effort in the never-ending war on bad information and ingrained myths

Best. In. Class.

Old Building Details That Work

Simple country houses, Brutalist bodegas, and superb craftsmanship

A plastering contractor upgrades an ugly exterior in Northern California.

A 4-Dimensional look at deck flashing that works

Score and whack is the basic method, but whacking with a sharp block gets cleaner results

Not all places have water that comes out of the ground courtesy of the city. Sometimes it comes out of a truck.

Whether using roof trusses or stick framing a roof frame, if you make space above the exterior walls, your energy performance will thank you.