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Subslab Insulation With Mineral Wool
Travis and Joe of Catalyst Construction describe how and why they installed Rockwool Comfortboard under what will be the finished concrete floor.
Tom Bodett, Co-Founder, HatchSpace
Known for his broadcasting and writing career, this carpenter and furniture-maker founded a nonprofit woodworking school.
How to Avoid Sloped Stringers on Deck Stairs
Lumber shrinks, so adjust your stair-stringer layout to allow for the wood to shrink along its width.
Choosing a Tile-Leveling System
The best levelers are easy to insert and tighten without tools, apply enough pressure to keep adjacent tiles level, and break away cleanly when the thinset cures.
Dealing with a Faulty Basement Slab
A homeowner weighs the merits of repair or replacement of a concrete slab that was poorly installed.
Splicing Deck Joists Over a Beam
When joining deck joists over a center beam, overlapping them is the simplest, but butting them over the center beam will allow you to maintain one continuous line of fasteners.
Custom Screened-Porch System
Adaptable in the field, this system from Screeneze allows you to enjoy outdoor living without the bugs.
Podcast 485: Air-Sealing a Mobile Home, Owner/Builder Tests, and Ready-to-Tile Shower Bases
Brian Pontolilo, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about hygric buoyancy and wet basement floors before taking listener questions about air-sealing the floor of a vintage mobile home, taking building tests, and the right mortar for ready-to-tile shower pans.
Fastener System for Solving Deck Fascia Board Expansion
A special drill bit and color-matched fasteners lets composite or PVC deck fascia boards expand and contract to minimize warping.
Brick Walkway: Adding Steps
A block-and-mortar base and stone treads are the perfect combination to make it easy to build strong, attractive steps.

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