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Paint It … White!
Even in a closet, brightness and light is what you want in a design setting. To make a dim interior space really seem airier, keep in mind that white is the new black.
Put a Rainscreen Intake Vent Over Windows and Doors
Screen crimp, stapled around a rainscreen matrix, is easy to install and necessary to keep insects out.
Podcast Episode 113 — Bringing Back Oakum
Radiator covers, mantels, brick walls, trimwork, whole-house design, and the Solar Decathlon.
Drip Cap Design and Installation
The lowly drip cap needs to be taken more seriously to prevent leaks and rot.
What’s the Building Code for Housewrap Installation?
For best practice when installing WRBs, follow the IRC.
Podcast Episode 102 — Bathrooms, Blades, and Batts
PEX, caulks, tubs, track saws, insulation, door removal, trim, and reciprocating saws.
How to Transfer Hinge Locations to a Replacement Door
Learn tips for making accurate measurements so that a new door fits and swings perfectly.
How to Drill a Lockset on a New Door
A steady hand, a capable drill, and sharp hole saws make quick work of this common task.
Fall Dusk Shoot
An autumnal look at custom garage doors, Meranti Mahogany decking, Hardie cement clapboards, and Marvin windows.
Building Codes Meet Good and Best Practices in Simple Guides
A closer look at TechNotes from NAHB and Home Innovation Research Lab.

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