Job Site Diaries

Why Knowledge is Greater Than Talent or Skill
The next time you are not happy with the results that you achieve on a job, educate yourself on the how and the why.
Where Have the Details Gone?
The houses being built today lack personal detail, character, and authentic feel.
Strong Floating Shelves
To make a floating shelf, the best way is to start from the framing.
Fitting a Cabinet Between Two Walls
I knew it would be a tricky installation, so I planned to take my time and nail the execution. Here's how.
Clean Wood Beams
Using three long beams to replace nine, this renovation offers simple, clean lines that make a statement.
An Easy Approach to Wainscot Paneling
Create this classic look with a chair rail and applied moldings
How Builders Turn Design Into Reality
The truth behind how a builder looks at the drawings.
Step Up Your Setup
Run your business clean, neat, and efficient — inside and out.
Damage-free Straightedge for Shingling
Use this tip to prevent unsightly nail holes in prefinished siding.
7 Steps to Float a Dry-Pack Shower Pan
Learn how to properly mix dry-pack mortar, form the screeds, and pull the mortar to ensure a consistent pitch or perfectly flat substrate.

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