Safety

Strengthening a home in earthquake country means anchoring it to its foundation and adding site-built shear walls by Thor Matteson

It’s now the law for professional contractors, but working lead-safe should be a priority for everyone by Justin Fink

What's the most dangerous tool that you work with? If your first thought is a power tool—probably a tablesaw—then the answer might surprise you. by Justin Fink

Protect yourself from collapse, rot, and nasty splinters. Inspect these 8 critical areas every season by Mike Guertin

New to the American table saw market, these safety accessories deliver a much-needed safety upgrade to prevent against kickback  by Justin Fink

View a PDF covering how each type of water filter works and what it removes by Matthew Teague

When home-building accidents happen, off-the-shelf kits just don’t cut it. Here’s what you really need. by T.H. Richards

A potential fuel leak creates a fire hazard by Chris Ermides

by Chris Ermides

Should you wear glass, plastic, or polycarbonate lenses? by Tory Marlin

Luxury grab bars offer something you’ll want to hold on to by Tory Marlin

Learn to choose the right tester for the job, and use it with confidence by Joseph Fratello

Two testers and some basic know-how are all you need to be certain you are working safely by Clifford A. Popejoy

SawStop brings their safety system into the field with this 10-inch model by John White