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Cutting fiberglass insulation
In rehabbing a 19th-century house, I had to custom cut a lot of fiberglass insulation. The ideal tool turned out to be a chef's knife, or French knife, which has…
Mechanical Drywall Tools
This family of specialized taping and finishing tools allows you to do a faster, more precise job.
Plumbing poles for a pole building
Q: I am constructing a pole house using natural, peeled logs for poles. These poles taper with the shape of the trees they came from, and I need to know the…
Taking a Look at Windows
In a fog about choosing windows? You have to consider glazing systems, window styles and frame materials.
The job doesn’t end when the client moves in
There's more to home building than just building new houses, like maintenance and additions
Installing Horizontal Wood Siding
A carpenter's tricks for accurately laying out, cutting and fitting the classic wood siding.
Installing Prehung Doors
An accurate level and a bucketful of shims will correct just about any out-of-plumb condition.
Choosing between floor systems
Q: To build a floor that spans 22 ft., I have received quotes on two types of floor systems: I-beams and parallel-chord 2x3s. What are the pros and cons of these…
Framing a Gable Roof Over a Bay
Letting ceiling joists cantilever beyond the walls makes this challenging roof detail stronger and easier to build.
Venting the Kitchen
To expel kitchen moisture and grease efficiently, select an appropriate exhaust system and make the duct run short and straight.

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