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Maintain Insulation R-Value With AccuVent Baffles
Installed between the roof sheathing and insulation, these baffles help improve energy efficiency.
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Managing Dryer Exhaust for Better IAQ
Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook of Catalyst Construction discuss why and how venting is essential to increase the efficiency of your dryer.
Podcast 549: Members-only Aftershow—Patios vs. Decks
The crew talks about the pros and cons of decks and patios.
Podcast 547: Basement Insulation, Historic Preservation Resources, and Shipping Container ADUs
Construction productivity, DIY kitchen remodels, insulating a basement, resources to teach historic preservation, and making an ADU from a steel shipping container.
A Look at Three Fence Gates
When it comes to fence gates, you have lots of options. Check out three different, sturdy fence gates Jeff Nixon made with PVC.
Prevent Porch-Stair Rot
Keep water out by how you connect the stringers and the treads.
Butt Joints in Decking
Avoid rot and split wood by positioning butt joints on a flat block with a dado for drainage.
Deck-Board Straightener
There are specific tools to bend deck boards into position, but nothing is as simple as a pipe clamp and flat bar.
PVC for a Rot-Proof Fence
Built with rot-proof material with traditional tools and techniques, this classic border is engineered to never sag.
Podcast 545: Mystery Fasteners, Basement-Ceiling Insulation, and Mixed-Use Malls
The crew hears from listeners about Bonfiglioli walls and ready-mix concrete before taking listener questions about weird screws, insulating a basement ceiling, and suburban mall redevelopment.

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