Building Skills

Laying Out Basic Stair Stringers
Former editor and veteran stairbuilder Andy Engel demonstrates the necessary steps, from finding the crown to using the first stringer as a template for the second.
Tips for Setting Up a Cutting Station for Wall Framing
Find out what key features you should include on your job-site to make framing progress more efficiently.
How to Cut an Opening for a Sink in a Laminate Countertop
Carpenter Andy Engel shares some tips on laying out and cutting a sink opening in a stock countertop.
How to Remove and Replace a Section of Vinyl Siding
With a few simple tools and the right technique, you can replace a vinyl siding panel in minutes.
How to Install a Prehung Exterior Door
Watch carpenter Andy Engel install an exterior door so it looks and works great.
Blower-Door Testing
Learn how to set up a blower door and run an airtightness test.
How to Cut a Prehung Exterior Door to a Custom Height
You don't have to order an expensive custom door if your rough opening is a non-standard size.
How to Run Non-Metallic Sheathed Electrical Cable
Learn how to avoid kinks when running Romex-style cable.
How to Sharpen a Block Plane
Associate editor Patrick McCombe shows how he tunes up an old plane or preps a new plane for its first use
How to Bend Copper Chimney Flashing
Roofing contractor Dyami Plotke demonstrates how to make complex cuts and bends to create durable, beautiful flashings for making watertight connections between roofs and chimneys.

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