Energy Efficient Door & Window Headers With a continued focus on energy efficient construction (Green Construction) we are always looking…
Cabinet Blocking I'm often reminded that I should write articles about even the simplest details as what I might take…
Framing Window Openings One of the most basic framing techniques involves framing window and door openings. Understanding the anatomy of…
How To Insulate Rim Joists We've written a number of articles on insulating basements including; insulating basement walls, insulating basement…
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) A reader asked me the other day to explain what's the difference between Structural Insulated Panels…
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…
Blow-In-Blanket® System with OPTIMA® Fiber Glass Insulation Recently I had the pleasure of trying a new insulation system on one…