Issue 322 – Apr/May 2024

When cutting through a stud with pipes or cables, use a pencil to shield the cable or pipe from the cutting blade.

You can find a store-bought drawer pull, but it's easy enough to make yourself from a piece of scrap steel.

A pinch of wax packed in around the bolts keeps the toilet in alignment.

A strip of 3/8-in.-thick drywall fills in the gap for walls taller than 8 ft.

Remove the inner lining to expose the plastic outer shell.

A copper tubing cutter cuts cleanly through PVC conduit without damaging the cables.

Whether you calculate maximum assembly U-factors or insulation minimum R-values, there is more than one way to reach the IRC's energy-efficiency requirements.

Roughly the same weight as a standard pipe wrench, the aluminum-body Pipe Vise is a great solution for holding pipe and fitting assemblies while you thread or solder them together.

The Tajima Chalk-Rite II Ultra-Thin has a durable design that lasts longer than other "disposable" chalk boxes.

These Bluetooth-enabled helmet muffs and add-on boom mic offer job-site convenience to anyone who works near loud equipment and has to wear a helmet on a regular basis.

Pitch Hopper roof wedges work as standing platforms, steps, or workstations on low-slope or steep roofs.

The holes in the body of the Adjust-A-Strap bungee make it easier to secure cargo of different sizes with a single, adjustable strap.

Swing Case toolboxes save space by tucking into that wasted space behind the wheel well, and then swing out for easy access.

A single-story rear addition becomes a two-story structure hidden from street view.

A historical front facade contrasts with the modern details of a rear addition in this 1900s Greek revival.

This series of connected-barn-style structures have been rebuilt and updated for a modern feel.

Tadelakt water-resistant plaster works in wet spaces for a modern look without the need for tile and grout.

Kohler's Statement showerhead collection offers multifunctionality in each of its showerheads, massage jets, and handheld shower wands.

Kohler pairs digital controls with smart design to create an exceptional bathing experience.

The Schluter-Kerdi-Board-SNLT integrates LED lighting into an easily waterproofed shower niche.

With insurance premiums on the rise as weather events escalate, the solution is programs that are focused on strengthening our buildings.

This deconstruction program leader oversees the collection and reuse of a variety of products and materials.