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  • Old-World Craftsmanship

    A custom New York mill and a German flooring company partners to offer sustainably harvested wood from Germany's Bavaria region, hand-finished using only ingredients found in nature.

  • steel-framed windows

    Phenomenal Fenestration

    These steel-framed windows are corrosion resistent and support expansive panes of insulated glass.

  • water-resistive barrier

    Peel-and-Stick Drainable Housewrap

    Benjamin Obdyke’s new self-adhered HydroGap SA is easy to apply solo and sits tight over every surface and around every corner.

  • Protecting Foundations From Frost

    Protecting Foundations From Frost

    Code-offered alternatives to digging below the frost line.

  • scribing

    Scribing Made Simple

    Use a washer and a pencil to scribe moldings quickly and easily without marring a finished surface.

  • door control

    Temporary Door Control

    Use this simple trick to hold doors closed during construction before installing locksets.

  • The Slow Evolution of Paint

    The Slow Evolution of Paint

    As manufacturers tinker with chemistry to improve durability, ease of application, and hide, the distinction between water- and oil-based paints is blurred­—for the better

  • two people in hazmat suits removing asbestos floor tiles

    Handling Asbestos Tile

    A homeowners wonders which is smarter: removing or encapsulating the vinyl-asbestos tiles on his basement floor.

  • EPS foam raft

    High-Performance Raft Slab

    This versatile frost-protected shallow foundation is adaptable for different wall systems and climates.

  • Sidewall Shingles With a Flare

    A slight curve adds charm, and also a bit of complexity, to the process of siding with cedar shingles.

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