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Micro-Adjust Deck-Baluster Spacing for an Eye-Deceiving Layout

No math, no measuring—just a simple jig made from an elastic band is all you need to lay out a good-looking deck railing.
Reinforcing an Existing Deck Guardrail

Secure a weak guardrail system by installing metal connectors or blocking and screws to reinforce the structural guardrail posts.
Code-Compliant Guardrail Post Connections

Resource guide for guardrail post framing connections using metal hardware
Grace Select Ice Barrier Membrane

A 25 mil version of the original Grace Ice and Water Shield, Grace Select is priced competitively with granular ice barrier sheets.
Free Building Code Access

The model building codes can be accessed for free via the International Code Council's website—here's how to find them.
Deck Ledger Mounting System for Masonry Veneer (and Other Challenging Cladding)

Simpson Strong Tie's new BVLZ ledger mounting system solves the problem of mounting deck ledgers over existing masonry veneer cladding.
Wind-Resistant Roof: Eave-Edge Assembly

Damage from a fallen tree gives us an opportunity to see how well the wind-resistant eave-edge assembly is bonded together.
Garbage-Bag Dust Collector for Tablesaw

This simple trick for collecting tablesaw discharge dust is a cheap fix for a messy problem, and it makes job-site cleanup a quick and easy task.
Understanding and Preventing Ice Dams

Stop winter ice and water damage before it starts.
Roofing Resources

Take the mystery out of getting roofing done right.