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Podcast 583: Members-only Aftershow — Drywall: Construction’s Unsung Hero
The crew talks about drywall and drywall finishing.
Finishing Drywall With Seamless Results
Combine proven techniques and specialized tools to improve your work with tape and compound.
Simple Drain-Line Plug
This plug will prevent the drain line from leaking water during a garbage disposal or dishwasher replacement.
Set Trusses Solo
This jig makes it possible to install roof trusses by yourself.
Conform to Ceiling Curves
To accommodate a curved ceiling when installing a new non-load-bearing wall, make a series of kerf cuts in the top plate.
Post-Stave Save
If a hollow stave-built column is separating, this technique will allow you to access the center portions.
Minimize Mess from a Wet/Dry Vac
A few simple techniques when handling a wet/dry vac can limit the mess.
Improvised Pilot Hole
A plywood guide helps widen a misplaced hole.
A History of U.S. Building Codes
Be it structural collapse, fire, or disease caused by water contamination or unsanitary waste disposal, the origin of building and health codes often can be traced to human tragedy.
Reduce Sheathing Waste
When installing tongue-and-groove sheathing on a hip roof, change the orientation of the tongues and grooves as needed so that you can reuse cutoffs.

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