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Latex, nitrile, and vinyl Disposable gloves aren’t just for medical and food-service professionals. They also offer some protection from grease, paint, spray foam, solvents, caulk, and other products used in…

Learn the basics about this common style of house-wiring cable.

Minnesota architect Rachel Wagner shares tips for making window and door details attractive, functional, and easy to install when building a home with thick, well-insulated walls.

Avoid these common mistakes with PVC and ABS connections to prevent clogs and leaks from developing.

Illustrated ideas for creating curb appeal for 5 popular styles of homes.

Building Scientist Joe Lstiburek points out that it's best to address a leaky rubble foundation from the exterior, but he offers some interior water-management options that might better fit frugal homeowners' budgets.

When making changes to walls during remodeling projects, use these tips for removing framing without damaging old plaster.

Plastic sheeting is a big help for controlling dust in a remodeling project. To hold it tight to the ceiling, my crew and I use a 2x2 with padded carpet…

When the tip broke off my last #3 Phillips bit, I had plenty of screws left to drive before I could call the job done. I had some #2 bits…

About 20 years ago, another tradesman asked me if I had a wire cutter he could borrow. I loaned him my end-cutting pliers. He tried to cut off a hardened-steel…