Replacement Windows This weekend I helped my dad install some new replacement windows. Installing replacement windows isn't really that hard…
Last week one of my readers asked a question: Which is better? Recessed lights or surface mount ceiling lights for…
Bostitch TrimAir Compressor Model CAP1512-OF This summer Bostitch announced the a new compact TrimAir Compressor, Model CAP1512-OF. We were fortunate…
Framing Rough Openings Framing rough openings for windows and doors (standard door and windows openings) is really straight forward if…
Custom Brazilian Cherry Staircase In our new home we built the custom stairs with Brazilian Cherry treads, handrails and newel…
Understanding Blower Door Test Results Last year we built an Energy Star Home for a customer and we used a…
Blow-In-Blanket® System with OPTIMA® Fiber Glass Insulation Recently I had the pleasure of trying a new insulation system on one…
Grace Flashing Solutions One of the most important and difficult components of construction is proper flashing to keep rain, snow…