Framing

A jig and a few tricks to help you make shims of any length to straighten crooked framing

Roof framing, window options, and a mechanical advantage add up to lower bills and a higher quality home

A few minutes up front can save tons of time when you're in the air—and it can eliminate broken ribs, a broken back, or death

Tape layers should overlap shingle-style up the roof

Decking the field and delegating responsibility

Outside insulation is an effective way to keep heat in. The devil is in the details, such as this one

Brute strength will not win in a war with physics. Smart design predicts the resonance of a building and sidesteps the waves

Overlapping tapes with gravity in mind keeps water out of the house

Four straight 2x6s, a lot of glue, a mortiser, planer, sharp chisels, band saw, Forstner bits, a block plane, oscillating spindle sander, and a rubber mallet are all you need