Job Site Diaries

Hiding a Wavy Ceiling in Crown Molding
Scribe the top edge of the crown to accommodate a pronounced dip in the ceiling.
Is Your Protection Game Strong?
How to protect surfaces for any project.
Using Tile Leveling Systems
Whichever leveling system you use to keep tiles flat, you still have to remember the basics of tile setting.
How to Achieve a Quality Waterborne Spray Finish
A coat of dewaxed shellac is one way to prevent raised grain from ruining your smooth finish.
The Boot Rule and Doing Better Work
This technic will eliminate a ton of bad habits I find in hardwood flooring installs.
Organic Transition: Wood to Tile
Install the tile first, and then scribe the wood flooring to fit.
How to Lay Out a Paneled Fireplace Wall
Remodeler Tyler Grace explains how he designs and measures for paneling around a fireplace.
Installing Cedar Shingles with Woven and Flared Corners
Remodeler Nick Schiffer shares how he installs this unique cedar-shingle siding detail over a rainscreen.
The Right Way to Install Shower Pan Liners
A sloped mortar bed should be installed first, no matter what the inspector says.
Every Deck Starts with Good Footings
Using Diamond Pier Footings

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