Job Site Diaries

OSHA Silica-Dust Rule Enforcement Kicks In
New OSHA rule limits exposure to silica dust. Enforcement started Oct. 23.
Building Codes Meet Good and Best Practices in Simple Guides
A closer look at TechNotes from NAHB and Home Innovation Research Lab.
Calculator for Deck Joist Options
With inputs for joist span, lumber species, dead and live loads and exterior exposure, you can find just the right joist for your deck.
Shed Dormer Details: Change Your Framing to Gain Some Window Height
The trick is to adapt your rafter cuts so the header can be raised up.
Make New Windows Weathertight
Use peel-and-stick membrane to bridge the corner gap on new windows.
Plumbing Vent Boot Flashing Repair: Method 1
Repair a boot flashing without doing a full replacement.
Plumbing Vent Boot Flashing Repair: Method 2
Repair a boot flashing with Perma-Boot.
How To Rescue A Nicked Tape Measure Blade
A tape blade crack can be repaired in a flash with a rotary grinder or sheet metal snips.
More Tips for Working Solo
Another example of how creative problem-solving can put the biggest of jobs within the reach of a single carpenter (and his tractor).
How to Remove Lichen and Moss from Your Roof
Choose a safe and effective product to clean asphalt shingles without damaging them.

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