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Prioritizing Safety for Everyone, on Every Building Project
Use this hand-curated collection of resources to help you plan and prepare for a safe job when working on houses.
Plan Ahead: Accessing a Drywall Job Site
Evaluating your job-site access before drywall delivery will save you time and labor.
Safety Bucket
Five-gallon buckets keep first-aid kits and fire extinguishers easy to identify and access on the job site.
Ladder Leveler
This wedge-shaped platform safely balances a ladder on sloped ground.
A Loft to Meet Code
Satisfying the local requirements for a sleeping loft proved a challenge for the owner of this accessory dwelling unit.
7 Common Fireblocking Locations
Builder Mike Guertin outlines fire-safety code requirements and suggests acceptable fireblocking and draftstopping methods and materials.
Guide to Roof Sheathing
Use the right tools, materials, and techniques to install a high-quality substrate for your home's roofing.
Safety Tools for Roofing
Be aware of the protective equipment you need before stepping onto any roof.
Why Do I Have To Separate Grounds and Neutrals?
One of these wires is meant to complete a circuit and the other is there just for safety.
A Better Way to Build Tall Walls
This method of balloon framing makes constructing gable walls both safe and efficient.

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