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How to Design and Assemble Rustic Oak Kitchen Island Brackets

In this video, learn how woodworker Peter Polcyn creates timber-frame brackets out of reclaimed rough-sawn white oak.
Podcast 262: PRO TALK With Dejah Leger

In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to lead carpenter Dejah Leger of Irons Brothers Construction in Shoreline Washington.
How to Install Cable Rail on Stairs

Learn how to lay out, install, and tension cable for a deck staircase guardrail.
A Mess by Design: Intentionally Restricted Plumbing

When following the code causes a disruption or a drip, it's helping to avoid bigger problems down the road.
A Practical Guide to Fall Protection

Working safe on the job site can be as simple as avoiding risks, or as involved as installing a system of guardrails, ropes, and harnesses. Learn how to implement the options that match the requirements of your projects.
Podcast 261: Leaky AC-line Boot, Cold Kitchens, and Building Workshops

Rob, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners about sawhorses and thermal bypasses before taking questions about a leaky flat-roof penetration, air-sealing board sheathing, and building woodworking shops
Clear Concrete Holes

A bulb-style syringe battery filler is an inexpensive and effective way to clear dust and debris from holes in concrete and masonry.
Tighten Loose Screws

A wooden chopstick makes a handy plug for a stripped-out screw hole.
Jab-Saw Stand-in

A sawblade and locking pliers make an improvised tool for cutting drywall.
Towel-Holder Tape Dispenser

A paper-towel holder conveniently stores a variety of construction tapes.