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California codes improve fire protection

by Daniel S. Morrison

What's the Difference: Safety footwearOnline Membership Required

Decifering the acronyms listed on the labels of shoes and boots by Rob Yagid

Foolproof fire extinguisher
Foolproof fire extinguisher

Tundra fire extinguisher operates like a common aerosol can by Justin Fink

Repair Garbage Disposals Safely
Video: Repair Garbage Disposals Safely

Learn how to clear a jammed garbage disposal and replace the unit properly

Dust ControlOnline Membership Required

Nobody will notice your flawless miters if the home is covered in filth. Here's how to clear the air and contain the mess. by Tom O'Brien

Q & A: Why do my lights flicker?

by Clifford A. Popejoy

Fire-Wise ConstructionOnline Membership Required

Building strategies that may save your house from wildfire by Stephen Mead

Protecting A House During Construction
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Protecting A House During Construction

A scratched door, a chipped tub, or a broken window can sour a project in a heartbeat by Gary Gilberg

Replacing a MudsillOnline Membership Required

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

A Builder's Guide to Avoiding Skin ProblemsOnline Membership Required

From cracked fingertips and contact allergies to cement burns and skin cancer, the prevention is better than the cure by Art Papier

Pneumatic Finish NailingOnline Membership Required

A production finish carpenter explains how to use and maintain these indispensable tools by Jim Britton

Framing With Nail GunsOnline Membership Required

They're as common on job sites as circular saws, but if you're not using your pneumatic nailer properly, maybe you should stick with your hammer by Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin

Preventing House FiresOnline Membership Required

Knowing where fires commonly start can help builders to avoid tragedy during construction and even after the job is finished by Charles Bickford

Preventing Job-Site Knee InjuriesOnline Membership Required

An orthopedic surgeon explains what goes wrong with knees and suggests ways to protect them by Steven D. Bond

Working With Old WiringOnline Membership Required

Careful testing is your hedge against frayed insulation, faulty splices and missing ground wires by David E. Shapiro

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