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For the walls of this shed I wanted to continue the same timberframe look without the complicated joinery. So, just like with the floor frame, I relied on half lap…

Jon Tobey demonstrates how to combine spray-painting with back-brushing to get maximum coverage, superior bonding, and the best aesthetic value on your wood-siding paint job.

SAKRETE® Top 'n Bond is a material used for patching, repairing or resurfacing worn or shipped concrete surfaces. Superior bonding strength means long-lasting repairs.

With the reshuffling of the construction industry, some contractors have become subs, some bosses have cinched on the tool belt, others moved into other industries, but some builders have found…

Sand and oil the wood, then infill with tile to complete the project

Trim the floor square and build the border before gluing and screwing the entire assembly to the subfloor

Bar clamps and a rubber mallet persuade tight-fitting boards into position when weaving this floor together

Accurate measurements and a custom tablesaw sled are the keys to well-fitting half-lap joints

Using a story pole helps to make an accurate layout on the floor and to mark the dadoes on the stock in the exact same position

Custom builder Sean Flynn shows exactly how to build this intricate entry-hall floor