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A Straightforward Technique for Scribing Trim Video: A Straightforward Technique for Scribing Trim
Watch this video to get some great tips for making new trim fit against a wavy old wall

Show Off Your Best Siding and Trim Projects Show Off Your Best Siding and Trim Projects
Enter our Exterior Trim Details gallery contest for a chance to win the NEW Senco Fusion 15-gauge cordless finish nailer

Build Your Own Lazy-Susan Cabinet Build Your Own Lazy-Susan Cabinet
This longtime standard feature is still one of the best ways to deal with kitchen corners

Solar Space Heating In Summer? Solar Space Heating In Summer?
Some crafty solar installers think they've found a way to cheat nature by socking away summer's heat until winter, when they really need it.



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

When Does an Efficient Water Heater Not Save Energy?
The unlimited stream of hot water you get from a tankless heater may tempt you to be more wasteful than you think

Video: Housewrap Isn't Done Until It's Taped
Seal those seams to keep water out of your walls

The Best Way To Stop Decking From Cupping
When it comes to the right way to install pressure treated decking, even wood scientists say it depends

The Inspector Game: Wipe Out Wasteful Framing
Adding all that extra lumber wastes time, money, and energy. Don't over-build your next framing job. 

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
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?

What Do You Have To Say?
Take a look at our list of new blogs, and tell us if you've got something you would like to share with our readers.

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

Enter to Win a Senco Cordless Trim-Nailer
Post some pictures of your best exterior trim details for a chance to take home Senco Fusion cordless trim nailer

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

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