Jobsite Know-How
Jobsite Know-How
Construction Practices
Crawl Spaces to Basements: Proceed with Caution
Converting a crawl space to other uses can upgrade a home and add significant value, but when done incorrectly, it can also be disastrous
Jobsite Know-How
The Ins and Outs of Pedestal Tile Systems
A non-exhaustive overview of all things pedestal tile systems
Construction
How to Attach a Patio Roof to an Existing House
A graceful integration may mean more work but improved functionality and aesthetics
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Jobsite Know-How
How to Replace a Window in a Fat Wall (Part 1)
Jobsite Know-How details how to install a window... again. This time it’s in a fat wall wrapped with an air barrier and exterior rigid insulation
Construction Practices
Using XPS to Insulate Foundation
Symbi Homes plans to achieve several green certifications for its remodel of a 19th-century Victorian, our Model ReModel 2022 project.
Jobsite Know-How
How to Solve the Deck Ledger Problem in Fat Walls
Brick veneer and rigid exterior foam raise questions about deck ledger connections. We provide some answers.
How to Build a Straight Run of Stairs
Step-by-step instructions for calculating rise and run, and laying out and installing stair stringers.
How to Install Fake Beams Like a Pro
Careful scribing and some handy solo-installation tools make for a quality installation
How to Make Cutting Crown Easier With Proper Setup and This Jig
A setup tip and a jig make for more consistent, error-free miters when cutting crown on a power miter saw.
Pattern Scribing and Tick-Sticking
Two techniques for cutting irregular shapes without measuring dimensions or angles.