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Latex, nitrile, and vinyl Disposable gloves aren’t just for medical and food-service professionals. They also offer some protection from grease, paint, spray foam, solvents, caulk, and other products used in…

Proper flashing of a deck ledger is crucial to preventing water from getting behind the ledger and damaging it and the sheathing underneath, a key cause of premature deck failure.…

Solar screens, exterior blinds, shutters, and awnings

Learn the difference between latex, oil-based, and shellac-based primers and how to choose the right one for the job.

Which of these two common styles of grout you use on your tile job is typically based on the width of the joints between tiles.

Learn the pros and cons of the 3 common abrasive materials to pick the type of sandpaper that best matches your project.

European-style cabinet hinges, also known as concealed hinges, are affordable, simple to install, and unparalleled in adjustability. There is a European hinge for just about every situation: face frame or…

Learn the difference between the three basic styles of drain/overflow assemblies.

Engineers, architects, and builders need to know that the framing lumber they specify and install is strong enough to handle the loads placed on it.

Wood, resin, magnesium, and aluminum versions of this essential masonry tool all have their pros and cons.