This farmhouse kitchen with open maple shelves displays the homeowner’s unique collection of stoneware and pottery. Classic maple butcher block counters tie into the soapstone around the sink. The interior window creates a sense of openness and passage of light into the adjoining rooms. Custom painted cabinets have a furniture look with decorative legs. Floors are natural ash with tongue oil finish.
This camera is super useful for tracking down air leaks in buildings. The one-hand pistol grip arrangement frees your other hand for steadying yourself while maneuvering tricky job sites.
This heat gun is great for drying joint compound, primer and paint when patching drywall and plaster walls. Plus it can soften adhesive, get a very cold small engine to start, and shrink heat-shrink tubing.
Available in 2- to 12-in. widths, this is a good general-purpose flashing tape that sticks well to most things. It features a two-piece release paper, water-shedding layers, and good UV resistance.
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