Construction
An interior chase on an exterior wall is an often-overlooked source of major air leaks
A pair of salvaged corbels inspires the trim design for a replacement entry door
Four remodeling industry veterans’ thoughts on transparency
For the first part of our two-part story, we focus on energy efficiency and practical solutions to everyday construction challenges
Combine a point laser and a rotary laser, throw in a range of handy features, and you get this Makita product
All photos: courtesy CrawlSpaceRepair.com
To avoid moisture and mold problems, isolate the crawlspace framing from the soil with a heavy-duty vapor barrier
Combine step flashing on the roof with through-wall flashing at the masonry
Solar power and a maximum fan speed of 400 cfm are key to this easy-to-install replacement fan
An energy-minded carpenter’s take on when it makes sense to use less wood in a wall—and when it doesn’t
Once a job taken for granted, the window installer today is seen as key to the operation
Warm air esaping through a ridge vent pulls outside air in through the soffits. Use baffles where rafters meet attic floor joists to precent the insulation from blocking air movement.
When properly detailed, roof ventilation keeps roofing materials cooler and prevents ice dams
Photo: Dan Morrison
It may look rustic—it means ‘to flower out’ in French—but it can get ugly if it causes deterioration in brick or block
Photo: Erika Taylor
For contractor, author, and reality TV star Brent Hull, a timeless house is a pursuit of education, understanding, and refinement
By sealing the holes created by electrical boxes, you can eliminate a major source of air movement into exterior walls. All drawings: Dan Morrison
Drywall can be the first line of defense against the movement of moisture-laden air into exterior walls, if you take these steps
Working in the proper sequence and allowing for humps and dips in floors and out-of-plumb walls are key to a problem-free job
Using flexible ducts saves time, but careless installation can cause performance-related problems that are hard to find and even harder to fix after the drywall goes up
The trend for integrated appliances has made installation more complicated and far more exacting
The dos and don’ts for properly finishing a basement
An easy way to redirect air from a duct located under a cabinet