Skills and Techniques - Page 541 of 644

Cutting a profile in the exposed ends of rafters and beams is a nice custom touch, but it can also be tedious and time-consuming. When a job came up cutting…

A veteran builder and teacher shares tips that make it easier to do a great job installing beautiful trim.

By making a few simple upgrades, you can triple a basic water heater's life expectancy.

How a seasoned crew uses a story pole and an efficient work sequence to install this traditional siding.

Here's a fast and easy tip for replacing or repairing a piece of wood strip flooring. The difficult part of patching a strip floor is making a clean, square cut…

When the roof pitch is shallow enough to walk on, clear drainage paths and careful waterproofing are essential.

With one-third of the exterior given over to windows, it took multiple shear panels, hold-downs and a wind beam to keep this home steady.

Wood storm windows look better and seal tighter than mass-produced aluminum and vinyl units.

As a kitchen-cabinet installer, I have scribed hundreds of countertops to fit irregular walls. Most require very little removal of material, but some require that I carve away as much…

Q: I have a pocket door that slides on an overhead track. But the inboard roller has come off the track, causing the door to bind. I can see the…