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February 6, 2023 Updated: June 15, 2023 9 Ways to Hide a Minisplit These mighty-mites can provide heating, cooling, and air-mixing for a well-insulated house, but they look so darned—European. It is hard for many Americans to warm up to them. HVAC & Mechanicals Photos photos
February 3, 2023 Updated: September 9, 2024 Weatherization Nation 4: The WRB is a BFD The Tyvek weather-resistive barrier can be a water barrier and an air barrier, but it is NOT a vapor barrier WRB & Flashing Design Video video
January 30, 2023 Updated: July 17, 2023 How To Install House Wrap #TheRightWay Stop rot with house wrap WRB & Flashing
January 27, 2023 Updated: September 9, 2024 Weatherization Nation 3: A Warm, Dry Crawlspace Barriers, air gaps, continuous insulation, and redundancy give durability to a new crawlspace Insulation & Air Sealing Design Video video
January 26, 2023 Updated: August 17, 2023 Cutting Crown Molding on the Flat Forget about upside-down and backward; just lay it on the table and cut it Trimwork & Cabinetry YouTube video
January 23, 2023 Updated: July 17, 2023 Live Construction Training—And A Skills Challenge at the 2023 Builders' Show This year (2023) at the International Builder’s Show, the PTC demonstration area is getting bigger Business Video video
January 23, 2023 Updated: July 20, 2023 How To Install Corner Bead to an Outside Drywall Corner A beginner's tip for straight drywall corners from a drywall pro Tile, Flooring, Drywall YouTube video
January 20, 2023 Updated: September 9, 2024 Weatherization Nation 2: Digging to Higher Ground How to dig your way out of a hole with gravity, foundation drainage, and common sense Sitework Video video
January 13, 2023 Updated: September 9, 2024 Weatherization Nation: Season Premier An overview of the premiere season of this new construction show. We'll follow MARK IV Builders as they demonstrate smart building envelope practices. Design Video video
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December 26, 2022 Updated: May 21, 2024 The Top Ten Construction and Remodeling Videos of 2022 Turns out, tying in a patio roof, drywall, drip edge, crown molding, mini splits, house wrap, and peel-and-stick roof membrane are still hot topics. HVAC & Mechanicals Roofing Trimwork & Cabinetry Tile, Flooring, Drywall WRB & Flashing Windows & Doors Jobsite Handbooks aggregation
December 19, 2022 Updated: July 20, 2023 Counter Flashing an "Unusual" Roof to Wall Situation Counterflashing is a piece of flashing that covers another piece, allowing the lower to be replaced as needed video
December 14, 2022 Updated: July 20, 2023 How to Build a GIGANTIC DESK Nothing says BOSS of the Home Office better than a desk big enough to sleep on Woodworking YouTube video
December 1, 2022 Updated: October 31, 2023 Elements of a Fall Arrest System One in three fatalities on jobsites is due to falls Roofing YouTube video
November 28, 2022 Updated: July 20, 2023 Homebuilding Factory Manned by Robots A mostly-robotic factory builds tight, healthy homes with hardly any waste Design YouTube video
November 23, 2022 Updated: July 20, 2023 It's a WRAP: Building Resilience Season 2 Is In The Books A look back at a resilient renovation to a 100-year old house Design Video video
November 23, 2022 Updated: July 20, 2023 Framing a Deep Roof Overhang on the Gable Ends Deep overhangs need cantilevered support outlooks that tie into the roof framing Framing Details in 4D video
November 18, 2022 Updated: July 20, 2023 Installing PVC Bevel Siding Over Rainscreen Sheet (Building Resilience Episode 10) It's like installing wood bevel siding, except it won't warp or rot Siding & Exterior Trim Video video
November 16, 2022 Updated: May 28, 2024 Hail Resistant Roofing: 7 Minutes of BS (#BuildingScience) Choosing hail-resistant roofing is as simple as looking at a chart and choosing a color Roofing Podcasts podcasts
November 14, 2022 Updated: July 20, 2023 PRO TIP: Don't Shoot Nails Into Pipes It is easy to do, and it is easy to avoid. Step 1 is to use a stud-finder. Step 2 is to think like a plumber. Trimwork & Cabinetry YouTube video
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November 9, 2022 Updated: July 20, 2023 Sheathing a Simple Gable Roof Sheathing a roof begins with placing the first sheet in the right spot Framing Video video