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Safety - Page 2 of 20

Podcast Episode 119 — Great Moments and Safety

Truss roof framing, skylights, upgrading electrical outlets, breaking up and removing concrete, jointers, and built-ins over outlets.
Podcast Episode 101 — Cabinet Door, Hot Water, Deck, and Wood Repair Questions

Lumber, trim, deck ledger flashing, wood rot, wood putty, dogs, and bacteria in the plumbing.
Podcast Episode 90 — Metal Roofs and Thermal Bridges

Whistling hot water bathroom fixtures, closet flanges, replacing open-cell insulation, shed construction, and the paradox of caulking around the bottom of a toilet.
Podcast Episode 86 — “Build On, Baby!”

Bed molding versus crown molding, busted gate valves, cornices, ceiling paint, and when to jump into a project when your skills are not quite up to par.
Respirators Reviewed

What you don’t know about choosing a respirator can kill you.
Harvey Aftermath: Dramatic Affect on Building Trades Is Expected

Even after the waters recede and the ground dries, problems with insurance and labor shortages will hinder the recovery.
Working by Yourself: Tips From a Solo Carpenter

Think working alone will lead to low-quality results? Well, you might be surprised when it ups your game.
Self-Taught MBA: Second Careers for Aging Knees

A lifetime of construction work provides the right background for multiple lines of knowledge work that won’t strain your back or your patience.
Man Accidentally Shoots Himself in Heart With Nail Gun

He lives to tell the tale — and it's a great tale.
U.S. CPSC Hears Public Comment on Proposed Laws

SawStop inventor, Steve Gass, continues his push for new tablesaw laws.