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Fast, Accurate Cuts Around Posts
A post-sized hole in a scrap deck board serves as a template for installing diagonal decking.
Insulate a Cape Roof to Avoid Ice Dams
Wood-fiber panels, blown cellulose, and a taped air barrier help solve the comfort and ice-dam problems common with Cape-style houses.
Simple Job-Site Recycling
A dedicated setup for recycling aluminum cans keeps the site clean and eco-friendly.
Removable Fence for Remodeling Access
Concealed-flange joist hangers create a section that can be easily lifted in and out.
Water-Vapor Control and the IRC
The code gives a number of methods for managing water vapor to avoid condensation and rot in building assemblies.
Podcast 513: Trusses in a Fire, Roof Outsulation, and Problems With Spray Foam
The crew hears from listeners about tilt-turn windows and roof sheathing before taking listener questions about trusses, rigid insulation on the roof, and spray foam.
Podcast 513: Members-only Aftershow
The crew talk about the many types of products that go into house builds.
Templating Techniques for Countertops and Floating Shelves
Fit finished parts into tricky spaces, with no gaps and no risk.
Podcast 512: PRO TALK With Water-Heater Expert Spencer Pope
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Spencer Pope of Bradford White, water-heater manufacturer.
Podcast 511: Floor-to-Ceiling Windows, Spray-Foaming Stone Foundations, and Supporting Cast-Iron Waste Lines
Patience vs. experience, tall windows, insulating stone foundations, and holding up cast-iron waste and vent stacks.

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