What the HERS index is and how to make it work for you

Make a bathroom more inclusive with simple design decisions

Three work vehicles that are cool, useful, or interesting from the National Hardware Show

Long rods, a BIG drill, oversize washers, and an enormous wrench unbuckle a badly bowed wall. Notice the lack of 'excavator' on the list?

A hidden funnel between inside and out dumps water into the wall

Another peek into the Hillbilly Toolbox reveals a great idea for stripping roofs: a pump jack shingle trough

Protected, connected, and groovin'...

Windows cannot rest on the foam, so they hang from wood bucks

Whatever it takes

A secret weapon in the war on loose joints: 2P-10 a two-part glue that dries in ten seconds.

A closer look at using moisture-resistant materials for wet locations.

Direct the heat toward the feet

Field-testing a tool pick from the National Hardware Show

Use expensive stretch tape for the tricky parts and regular non-stretch tape for the rest of the window flashing

The answer to the problem of drywall dust in the dry cleaning?

Wide tape spans the many layers of a thick wall to make an air tight and water tight seal

Space savers for the young-ish

Window banks need to line up neatly for the trim to work out. Foam walls add the extra possibility of compressing the backing. So there's that.

Corners need hugs, too

Adding brick to the outside of a house complicates insulating outside a slab. So Insulate inside.

Have a good weekend

Wall cabinets have a quiet and important job description: Hold heavy glassware and ceramics up in the air. Do not peel away from the wall—just sit there and look pretty.

The demo digs deep into the house to repair the rubble foundation and rework the workflow

Three tools that rock: Hex wrenches that stick, pliers that can double-down, and all of the drivers you'll ever need—in one pack.

An affordable insulated slab foundation suitable for climate zones 4, 5, and 6