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For maximum durability, I back-prime exterior components such as fascia boards with 100% acrylic primer. But what about the ends of these boards? If they too are primed and caulked…

A sidewinder is the most important tool on the job site, but did anybody ever teach you how to use one safely and effectively?

A rentable sprayer and good surface preparation are keys to a new-looking kitchen.

A little easy-to-assemble trim dresses up these homely metal heaters.

Normally, my vinyl-flooring installation jobs involve one or two rooms, and there are typically two or three door openings. I prefer that the vinyl tuck under the door jambs and…

Measuring along the bottom of the rafters and using a site-built jig simplify the process.

I've seen a lot of different ways to make built-up headers on job sites here in Wyoming -- from the traditional to the bizarre. The traditional method is to sandwich…

Building paper and adhesive-backed bituminous tape are vital ingredients in protecting a building from water damage.

Q: A lot of homes in the coastal area of Cape Cod Bay were built with strange, inadequate roof systems. The steeply pitched roofs are insulated only with 1-in. foam over…

Q: I am building a new house and would like to cover the exposed foundation with a brick veneer. How should the foundation be built so that the brick ends…