Jobsite Know-How
Jobsite Know-How
How to Retrofit Foundation Footings
To make a low-height basement a more comfortable living space, this remodeler digs deeper but needs to add support to do so
Construction
6 Must-Knows for Installing Pocket Doors
Save your sanity: Do it right the first time
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
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The Ins and Outs of Pedestal Tile Systems
A non-exhaustive overview of all things pedestal tile systems
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A Jig for Ripping Crooked Lumber
A strip of plywood, some blocks, and a table saw will help you salvage crooked framing lumber by safely ripping a straight edge
Installing Shower Wall Tile Correctly
Ten tips on how to layout and set tile in a running bond pattern on shower walls
How to Install Fiber-cement Panels
A system of tracks holds large panels off the sheathing, creating a rainscreen while also providing flashing at joints and a finished edge treatment
How Small a Hole Is Too Small for a Mouse?
A woodworker finds out using a homemade test apparatus and peanut butter bait
How to Keep Water Out From Under a Deck
This double-grooved decking system uses neoprene gaskets that serve as hidden fasteners and prevent water from draining between boards
Undercabinet Lighting Dos & Don’ts
More on-site light-meter readings lead to evidence-based recommendations for effective undercabinet lighting
Quick-Release Knot
String lines are a simple way to keep things straight. But if the knot isn’t easy to tie and untie, the string keeps getting shorter.
Repairing a Sinking Slab
High-density foam injected under a concrete pool patio raised cracked and sinking sections back to flush and level
Concrete Stair Retrofit
This exterior stair was formed over the top of an existing concrete stair sandwiched between masonry walls
Preventing Shower Leaks
Most shower leaks occur at curbs, corners and drains. Building redundancy into the system reduces the risk.