Safety

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

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

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

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

by Clifford A. Popejoy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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