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Tough and Precise Hand Lift
The Viking Arm by Massca Products can lift up to 330 lb. and is usefully for a tasks from snapping in flooring to installing doors.
Install Windows Flush
Use a long screw and a scrap piece of board to help get your windows square and level.
A Practical Approach to Installing Windows
This straightforward method focuses on water management, air infiltration, and smooth operation.
Fitting Out-of-Level Prehung Doors
Use these two methods for measuring and cutting to install a door when the floor isn't level.
Detailing Windows on a High-Performance House
Ben Bogie explains why window installation is so important to a high-performance home, and he walks us through his process, including why he doesn't use canned foam.
Air-Sealing a Net-Zero Assembly
Watch builder Josh Salinger describe the methods his team is taking on this ADU to create a healthier, energy-efficient home.
Quick Door Fixes
Use this handy diagnostic chart to fix common door problems.
Installing a Mortise Lockset
Mortise locksets combine security and convenience; follow these guidelines to install one.
Refurbishing Old Double-Hung Windows
Follow these steps to restore a classic wood window.
Replacing a Pane of Glass
Renovation pro Mike Litchfield explains how to cut, set, and glaze a new pane in a wood window.

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