Lead carpenter Dan Booth has been renovating an old general store outbuilding that sits on the back of his property located in Nova Scotia, Canada. The project has centered around…

In this series, Myron Ferguson overviews mechanical and automatic drywall-taping tools for a professional, productive finishing job.

In this video series, builder Tony Blue walks us through the entire process of making a roof sheathed in ZIP System Roof Sheathing waterproof and airtight to get it ready…

Watch Ben Bogie, residential builder and production manager from Portland, Maine, as he walks us through all the steps necessary to install ZIP System wall sheathing on a home. Zip System…

Cellular PVC is a durable and clean-looking alternative to wood when you need to install trim that will hold up to the elements. PVC trim can be shaped and fastened…

In this timeless video series from the Fine Homebuilding archives, professional painter Jim Lacey demonstrates all the steps you need to to give a room a beautiful, fresh coat of…

In this series, editorial director Justin Fink travels to East Haddam, Connecticut to visit with finishing expert, Peter Gedrys. These seven episodes will take you through the process of finishing…

Expert framer Larry Haun gives a step by step guide to framing walls, floors, stairs, roofs, and more in this educational video series.

This Fine Homebuilding video series follows Rick Arnold as he constructs a charming and sturdy backyard tool shed. Each episode walks you through an entire phase of shed construction. Follow…

Longtime readers of Fine Homebuilding magazine will recognize the name of Buddy Rhodes. For the last twenty years, he’s been at the leading edge of concrete design in both residential and commercial applications.…

Hanging and taping wallboard doesn’t have to be a back-breaking, messy job. With the right tools and materials, and some surprisingly simple techniques, anyone can have smooth walls and crisp…

This video series includes in-depth demonstrations on everything from installing cement backer board and installing a custom shower pan to using a story pole and setting glass tile. You’ll also…

In this Shop Class video series, builder Jake Bruton demonstrates flashing best-practices for installing a flanged window in a wall built with Zip System sheathing.

In this edition of Shop Class, builder Jake Bruton demonstrates trusted flashing details for a flanged window installed in a wall covered in a layer of rigid-foam insulation.

In this Shop Class video series, builder Jake Bruton demonstrates durable flashing details for a flanged window in a wall covered in housewrap—in this case, Benjamin Obdyke Hydrogap.

In this Shop Class video series, builder Jake Bruton shows how to flash a flanged window in a wall covered in a self-adhered housewrap, such Henry Blueskin VP100.