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How to Avoid Sloped Stringers on Deck Stairs
Lumber shrinks, so adjust your stair-stringer layout to allow for the wood to shrink along its width.
Soak Your Paint Brushes for an Easier Clean
Using a cleaning solution before painting can make cleanup easier when you're done.
Avoid Sound Transfer by Isolating Electrical Gang Boxes
Isolating electrical gang boxes can make a difference when it comes to sound transfer between rooms that share a wall.
Why You Should Label Circuit Panels
Mark new electrical junction boxes on the metal cover to avoid making several trips back and forth from the box to the panel.
Chuck-Key Holder
A magnet glued to the side of your drill press creates a handy place to hold a chuck key.
Podcast 491: Above-Garage ADUs, Paper-Faced Polyiso, and Leveling Floor Joists
We hear from listeners about building your own house and the cost of electrical work before taking questions about above-garage living spaces, using paper-faced insulation behind siding, and leveling a sawn-lumber floor system.
Podcast 491: Members-only Aftershow
Ian, Andrew, and Patrick talk about Ian’s planned post-frame outbuilding.
Choosing a Tile-Leveling System
The best levelers are easy to insert and tighten without tools, apply enough pressure to keep adjacent tiles level, and break away cleanly when the thinset cures.
Podcast 490: PRO TALK With Coatings Contractor Kevin Smith
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to epoxy floor finish contractor Kevin Smith.
Locate Top and Bottom Plates for Wiring
Use this trick to find into which stud bay you need to drill a hole to run a wire for a new switch or outlet.

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