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High-Performance Prefab ADU
A PV array and high-performance envelope are defining features of this house from Unity Homes.
Alex Meaney, HVAC Design Trainer and Consultant
Alex Meaney teaches HVAC contractors to design and install better HVAC systems using software.
Wood Lintels with Masonry Cladding
Learn how to install wood lintels with a steel lintel on top. Find out the best type of wood to use, proper installation, and flashing techniques.
Smooth Drywall Skim Coats
The Level5 Skimming Blade is a lightweight and versatile tool for achieving smooth and consistent drywall finishes.
Tool Test: Cordless Planers
With quick and effortless stock removal and easy-to-replace disposable blades, these power planers make it easy to leave your hand plane safely at home.
Stain Panel Door Tongues
Prevent bare wood from being exposed when staining a panel door by applying a heavy coat of stain and using a compressor hose.
Better Thinset Bond Over Plywood Subfloor
Install uncoupling membranes over plywood subfloor properly with this technique. Spritz plywood with water using a garden sprayer for consistent coverage.
Multigenerational ADU
Crucial elements such as improved drainage, earthquake resistance, and a curbless shower enable this couple to live on the same property as family members.
Manage PVC Trim Expansion
Properly install PVC trim products during cold weather to prevent expansion, contraction, and bowing issues. Warm up the trim before installation for better results.
Understanding Larsen Trusses
Hanging a truss outside a stick-framed wall is an old idea that hangs in with modern materials, building science, and energy-efficiency goals.

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