Mastered in a Minute - Fine Homebuilding

Get quick tips for all types of home-building and remodeling projects in this series of one-minute videos. Learn about plumbing, wiring, carpentry, HVAC, masonry, and more.

Air-Seal Penetrations With Canned Foam
Learn how to use Loctite TITE FOAM Gaps & Cracks to create a complete seal.
How to Finish Drywall Around a Shower Enclosure
Learn how to span gaps between your drywall and enclosure with Shower Bead.
How to Install Exterior Laminate PVC Siding
In this video, learn how hidden fasteners make for a seamless feature wall.
Protect Roof-Wall Intersections with Self-Adhering Underlayment
Get quick step-by-step instructions for keeping this part of a roof from being damaged by ice dams and rain.
Installing Self-Adhering Underlayment at the Eaves
Installing peel-and-stick underlayment is a great way to protect the roof edge from ice dams and wind-driven rain. Watch this video to learn how to install it.
Install Self-Adhering Underlayment in a Roof Valley
For this roofing underlayment available from Zip System, no rolling or fasteners are required.
Manufactured Deck Railings Make for an Easy Installation
Learn how to efficiently lay out, cut, and assemble this modern stainless-steel mesh deck guard manufactured by Feeney.
How to Install Cable Rail on Stairs
Laying out, installing, and tensioning cable for a deck staircase railing takes a little more planning than a horizontal railing, but the process is basically the same.
How to Use Spring Miter Clamps
These spring-steel pincers simplify glue-ups of cabinet faces, trim, and other carpentry projects.
How to Use a Pocket-Hole Jig
Create strong, flush joints in your carpentry projects with this simple tool and its accompanying pocket screws.

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