Issue 285 – Aug/Sept 2019

Find online articles and videos on drywall routers, how to create sleek lines with reglet trim, and more.

This modern design element is tough to pull off, but the clean lines make it so worth it.

Accurately reproduce skirtboards for an existing staircase using a technique borrowed from countertop installers.

Your morning cup of joe could put a fine edge on your knife blades in a pinch.

My lumber crayon in my tool pouch was always destroyed by my other tools. So I decided to make these crayon holders from scrap 1/2-in-dia. copper pipe.

After using screws and anils to stopper opened tubes of caulk, I figured there had to be a better way

I was looking at different drill/impact-driver storage methods, and came up with the simple idea of using some 1-in. by 2-in. rectangular steel tube i had kicking around.

Learn how to install a window solo without the risk of falling.

Code expert Glenn Mathewson explains how changes are made to the International Residential Code, with a chart detailing the code-development process.

Makita XSH06PT 7-1/4-in. circular saw, Makita XSH04ZB 6-1/2-in. circular saw

SurfPrep's 3-in. by 4-in. Electric Ray orbital sander automatically adjusts its motor speed based on how much pressure you're using to help you sand moldings efficiently without ruining the profile of the molding.

The MIPS brain-protection system, a safety feature commonly found in bicycle, motocross, and equestrian helmets, is now making construction job sites safer.

The bidrectional teeth on Starrett's Dual Cut jigsaw blades eliminate tearout on veneers and laminates without making your saw jump like a reverse-tooth blade can.

With a 5Ah battery and a whole host of features that facilitate practicality, comfort, and durability, the Milwaukee 2780 is a great choice for anyone needing a grinder when they're on the go.

This narrow, hard-working refrigerator raises the bar for precision cooling.

Simpson Strong-Tie BVLZ brick-veneer ledger-connector system

Comfort Block

ThermalBuck's plastic-coated EPS foam backer solves the problem of how to fasten flanged windows when installing exterior rigid-foam insulation.

CertainTeed Sawmill Shingles

Wood-Mode and Docking Drawer power outlets

GCP Grace Select

An increase in square footage proves to be a challenge due to the site's steep grade transitions.

Deeper-than-conventional floating roof canopies are hard to assemble, but mean this home is ready for rainy weather.

Shortening the eaves and removing walls improves circulation and adds space to this home remodel.

Thick-wall assemblies offer better comfort and energy efficiency, but installing windows presents a challenge for builders.

Builder Scott McBride reflects on the disconnect between the act of building a house and making it energy efficient.

This traditionally trained artisan splits his time between teaching the next generation of craftspeople and building timber structures that people will enjoy for years to come.