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Is an Ice Barrier Necessary for My Roof?
An IRC table lists whether or not an ice barrier is required, but not all roofing requires an ice barrier, even in ice-dam territory.
Ice-Dam Protection: How Far Up the Roof Slope?
Here's why 3 feet probably isn't high enough to meet code.
How to Wire an Instagram-Worthy Electrical Subpanel
When installing a panel, neatness counts, both for impressing clients and for future service.
How to Break Down Plywood With a Track Saw
Follow this step-by-step sequence for cutting sheet goods to accurate sizes, all without a tablesaw.
9 Tips for Building a Better Deck
Tips for building better decks given to us and now passed along to you.
Building Skills Video: Tips for Hand-Nailing
A carpenter shows tricks of the trade to keep hand-driven nails from bending and wood from splitting.
Hand-Nailing Tricks
Building Skills: Tips for better driving and for a finished look.
Adding an Electrical Outlet to an Existing Run
Splicing a new receptacle in the middle of a run is simple.
Floating Shelves Made Strong and Simple
These grain-matched, mitered floating shelves slide onto a cleat for easy installation and a clean, modern look.
How to Install a Tankless Water Heater
Pluses of an on-demand water heater include endless hot water and a compact design, but the installation means a lot of pipes in a small space.

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