How-To

Podcast 400: Wet Basements, the World’s Whitest Paint, and Wonky Window Flashing

Brian, Mark, and Patrick hear from listeners about radon and Bay Area weather, before taking questions about wet basements, reflective paint, and leaky window openings.
Podcast 399: PRO TALK With Builder Tom Bodett

Patrick talks to former Alaska-based home builder Tom Bodett
Podcast 398: Live From the 2021 Midwest Building Science Symposium

Patrick and Rob Wotzak head to the nation’s heartland to hear about what’s happening with high-performance building in the Midwest.
Getting Casing Miters Tight

Preassembling mitered casing, shimming the molding, or applying jamb extensions can fix the issue when the wall is thicker than the jamb.
Keep Jambs From Rotting

Seal the jambs as well as the top and bottom edges of interior doors to prevent temperature and humidity from taking their toll.
Working With Tongue-and-Groove Boards

Focus on handling wood movement due to changes in humidity when installing wall paneling.
Fitting Out-of-Level Prehung Doors

Use these two methods for measuring and cutting to install a door when the floor isn't level.
Custom, Shop-Built Radiator Covers

A furniture maker pairs traditional looks with modern assembly details to make a beautiful, safe, and functional surround for a cast iron hydronic radiator.
One-Stop Woodshop for a Cohesive Look and Feel

Sometimes it makes sense to have one company handle all the woodwork for a project, from fabrication to installation
Drawer Slides for Every Budget

Undermount, soft-close slides are a cabinetmaker's dream, but lower-cost options can be reliable when installed with care.

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How-To

Podcast 400: Wet Basements, the World’s Whitest Paint, and Wonky Window Flashing

Podcast 399: PRO TALK With Builder Tom Bodett

Podcast 398: Live From the 2021 Midwest Building Science Symposium

Getting Casing Miters Tight

Keep Jambs From Rotting

Working With Tongue-and-Groove Boards

Fitting Out-of-Level Prehung Doors

Custom, Shop-Built Radiator Covers

One-Stop Woodshop for a Cohesive Look and Feel

Drawer Slides for Every Budget

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