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Hang Trim Faster With A Cutting-Edge Cordless Nailer Video: Hang Trim Faster With A Cutting-Edge Cordless Nailer
See why The Tool Hound calls Senco's new Fusion technology a game-changer

Streamline Your Next Painting Project Video: Streamline Your Next Painting Project
In this episode of There's a Better Way, learn how to protect your paintbrush so it lasts for days between dips

Exterior Insulation Could Leave You All Wet Exterior Insulation Could Leave You All Wet
You can seriously cut your home's demand for energy by adding rigid insulation, but will wrapping your home with foam cause the walls to rot?

SketchUp Tutorial: Plan Your Framing in 3-D SketchUp Tutorial: Plan Your Framing in 3-D
Place every plate and stud before strapping on your nail bag.



Video: Building Skills: Get Housewrap Into the Corners
Learn how to wrap inside corners right if you want to keep water out of your walls.

Video: How To Keep Using a Kinked Tape Measure
See how taking a small snip out of your cracked tape will actually stop it from splitting in half

Build A Better Built-In
Learn tips and techniques from two pro cabinetmakers in our "Build Off" video series.Plus, download detailed plans for the featured projects.

The Inspector Stews Over Shop Safety
Help these carpenters clean up their act by finding the six sloppy workstations on this job site.

Stealth Toilet Sneaking Into Homes Near You
New plumbing technology produces a super-duty commode that's also super-quiet

New SketchUp Blog for Builders
3D Drawing 101:Learn how to make a truckload of 2x4s with a few clicks of your mouse

Toward a Zero Energy Home
Want to build a home that makes as much energy as it uses?Read the first chapter of this great guide to designing energy-efficient homes

The Inspector Game: Scary Scaffolding
These builders may be sure-footed, but that's no reason to take unreasonable risks. Help The Inspector ensure their next step isn't to the emergency room.

The House That Sausage Built
Tour an exquisite Greene & Greene revival in a brand new audio slideshow

Still Framing Like It's 1969?
This week, we pose questions regarding efficient framing and have a look at the "house that sausage built."

Know What You Need Before The Decking Goes Down
Use our new interactive deck calculator to weigh your options and stay within your budget

Get Your Shed on Solid Ground
Build a firm foundation to help your new shed stand the test of time

Video: Reusable Tip for Disposable Foam
Learn a simple trick for saving that half-used can of spray foam until the next time you need it

10 Ways to Cut Utility Bills
Basic changes or big investments — find out the best ways to make your home more energy-efficient

Video: End Your Frustration With Unreadable Measurements
Find the best marking tools for the most stubborn materials

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