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Can’t-Fail Stud Finder
Make your own magnetic stud finder to find framing members while protecting the wall finish.
Taper Flat Stock
Use a temporary wedge of scrap and a planer to carefully mill material for a wide, sloping surface.
Try the Metric System for Faster Measurements
Whole numbers can be easier to manage than fractions, especially when math is involved.
Protect Your Wood Floors From Scratches
Prevent damage by taping a flooring scrap to any hose fittings that might scrape across the finished floor.
What the Code Says about Interior Trim and Cabinetry
Though there are not many codes for trim carpenters to follow, some things require planning and attention in order to pass inspection.
What Is “Good Enough” Trim Carpentry?
A veteran carpenter considers how to measure the quality of finish-carpentry work without a building inspector to pass judgement.
10 Essentials for Quality Trim Carpentry
Remodeler Tyler Grace lays out a handful of tips, tricks, and principles that will help you become the best finish carpenter that you can be.
Podcast 396: Protecting Foundation Insulation, Recycling Greywater, and Drying a Damp House
Mark, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about design software and Gold Medallion homes before taking listener questions on using greywater systems, ventilating a damp house, and protecting foundation insulation.
Should This Deck Framing Make Me Nervous?
Gaps between the joists and the ledger have a homeowner concerned.
Podcast 395: PRO TALK With Builder and Remodeler Rob Robillard
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Rob Robillard, principal of Concord Carpenter, LLC, a carpentry and renovation business located in Massachusetts.

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