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Wood Siding – Best Practice Installation Method
You don't see much real wood siding on houses anymore, but wood can be a durable (and beautiful) option if we take the care to install it correctly. In this…
Framing a deck with a radius
Curved deck designs are becoming popular. Composite decking and PVC can be bent to fit the curves, but how do you make pressure-treated framing conform to a radius? Good layout…
Choosing a Cost-Effective Wall System
Erik Olofsson wants to build an energy-efficient house in the mountains of British Columbia, something with walls close to R-40. He wonders whether a double-stud wall is the most economical…
Neon and Modern on Shelter Island
A modern house unlike any other.
Ladder-Safety Jigsaw Puzzle
We heard that the latest Inspector game was a bit easy, so we changed it up a bit
How to Remove a Toilet
Plumber Mike Lombardi shares some tips for making the dirty job of removing a toilet a little easier.
Digging post holes is the hardest part of building a deck
When it's hot and the ground doesn't cooperate, even machine dug holes are hard work.
Popular How-To Videos
Browse through some of our most popular how-to videos for expert advice and tips.
Design snapshot: Interior inspiration
Architect Katie Hutchison shares an interior "Design snapshot" of an eyebrow dormer window.
What’s the Best Way to Install Cedar-Shingle Siding on an Old House?
New shingles are going over the old as part of a lead-abatement program, but the contractor who won the job is using techniques that make the homeowner nervous.

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