Skills and Techniques - Page 79 of 644

Lithonia’s Wafer LED recessed lights fit in tight spaces, have multiple color-temperature settings, and even work in wet locations.

Consider one of these alternative methods for supplying water when adding new kitchen appliances in an existing home.

Learn how installing semi-rigid mineral wool outside of wall sheathing reduces thermal bridging and improves a home's energy efficiency.

Carpenter Andy Engel explains how to calculate board exposure, use a story pole for layout, and securely fasten clapboard siding.

Follow these guidelines for laying out, cutting, and nailing fiber-cement siding for an efficient, good-looking job.

Avoid dealing with ladders by learning how to climb into a pair of stilts to work on ceilings.

Four landscape architects and designers share their expertise on the first phase of designing a residential landcscape, from thinking about soil conditions to considering how to create fluidity between your house and the outside.

Cedar shingles are the most labor-intensive siding choice; builder Andy Engel shares his tips and techniques for a trouble-free installation.

Builder Ben Bogie explains how installing monitoring devices takes the guesswork out of diagnosing and solving moisture issues, particularly in high-performance wall and roof assemblies.

Roofing can be dirty, tough work, but it's something most people can do themselves.