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I-Beam to the Rescue
When a common remodeling project can't be accomplished with a common material, this builder turns to the strength of steel.
What is Balloon Framing? The Full Process Revealed
Learn about balloon-framing construction techniques, including stud patterns and efficient assembly methods with minimal manpower and scaffolding.
Podcast 626: Walls with Fiber Sheathing, Optional Building Inspections, and Heat Pump Water Heaters
Listeners write in about high water bills, soggy straw bales, and house fires and ask questions about tightening wood-fiber walls, places without inspections, and heat pump water heaters.
The Pros and Cons of a Panelized House
Homes built with panels appeal to home buyers and builders alike, but do they make financial sense?
Smooth Drywall Skim Coats
The Level5 Skimming Blade is a lightweight and versatile tool for achieving smooth and consistent drywall finishes.
Understanding Larsen Trusses
Hanging a truss outside a stick-framed wall is an old idea that hangs in with modern materials, building science, and energy-efficiency goals.
Breeze Blocks Are Back
Breeze blocks from Clay Imports are made in Mexico of natural clay and offered in 14 different shapes and sizes.
Podcast 605: Buying Rental Property, Venting an Attic in a Triplex, and Bonfig Brick Walls
The crew hears from listeners about stair design, broken tool batteries, and toilets from the box store. Discussion questions include buying rental property, attic venting, and modified Bonfig walls.
Details for Integrating an Addition
In this video, Jon overviews the elements of the addition, including building a deck-ledger-style floor system, closing off windows and doors, and framing the roof.
Weatherized Wall Framing
Protect the top of newly framed walls from snow with strips of water-resistive barrier or a similar material.

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