Floors and Coverings

New-generation panels mean decade-old notions are no way to choose sheathing. Here's what you need to know. by Sean Groom

Requirements for floor and wall framing, and more by Redwood Kardon, Michael Casey, Douglas Hansen

Guidelines for working efficiently and knowing how good is good enough by Larry Haun

A luxurious bathroom's character is borne by innovative technology and recycled materials by Kristian Kicinski

Everything from rafters to kitchen cabinets fits better when you get the walls square and the studs in the right places by John Spier

Careful bracing inside and out holds a house steady as rot is removed by Bill Phillips

by David Grandpré

by Scott McBride

If you assume the foundation is accurate, you may end up custom cutting each rafter and fussing with every miter in your trim by Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin

How to fit and fasten cabinets to wavy walls and floors by Tom Law

These cordless tools will help you cut your way out of tight spots and through thick timber by Scott McBride

How one builder stiffens walls by running studs from floor to roofline by Sean Sheehan

Creative responses to unusual specs by Roger Gwinnup