Skills and Techniques - Page 547 of 644

Instead of tearing out and replacing rotten wood, you can fix damage and make wood look as good and last as long as new.

Used overseas successfully for decades, this innovative foundation system uses carefully placed insulation and a slab with integral footings instead of conventional deep frost walls.

Q: The drawing of the pressure switch and Rex Cauldwell’s answer to Gregg Eads’s question (Second-floor water pressure) caught my eye. I have a similar-looking switch on my well system, and…

Carefully proportioned use of flat boards, stock moldings and standard windows helps to create a space for all seasons.

Installation details can make the difference between a trouble-free roof and an expensive callback.

By paying attention to some basic details, you can avoid the framing mistakes that building inspectors encounter most frequently.

Hidden fasteners and integral lighting streamline a contemporary, Craftsman-style deck.

Q: As a contractor, I’m often asked to build access panels in walls and ceilings for hidden plumbing or electrical systems such as shower mixing valves or spa motors. I’ve…

To route some new wiring, I had to remove a lot of baseboards that were to be reinstalled after the new outlets were in place. The dilemma: how to pull…

Meticulous layout and milling yield new doors to match the original windows of a 19th-century Greek Revival style house.