What to Know About Building a House
There are different phases to building a house: planning, design, the actual build itself, as well as décor — all of which need to work within your budget. Our checklist helps move you in the right direction.
20 Home Renovations That Instantly Increase Your Home Value
These are the top renovations that increase home value. Some are easy and inexpensive updates that you can do over...
Metal, Wood and More: Tools and Tips for All Kinds of Cuts
These will definitely get you out of a few jams.
How to Keep Things Clean On a Construction Site
Keep your construction gear sparkly clean and your jobsites tidy with these pro cleaning tips.
How To Build Your Own Truck Storage System
Hauling around your tools and equipment just got easier. These field-tested tips from a fellow pro will help turn your...
How to Master Your Hole Saw
A good hole saw kit is a staple in every pro's arsenal. Check out these great tips to drill faster,...
How to Hang Drywall: Pro Tips for Cutting and Installing
A good framing crew makes drywall hangers whistle while they work. Follow these great hanging suggestions, and you can make...
12 Tips for Bending Metal with a Bending Brake
A metal brake is the tool for bending custom metal flashing and decorative trim. Every siding contractor and most roofers...
Best Practices for Trim Removal
There’s an art to removing trim. Learn how to salvage the trim you want, while keeping the collateral damage to...
Pro Tips for Basement Finishing
These are great tips on how to solve many of the problems you're likely to encounter when working on your...
Tips and Techniques for Pouring Self-Leveling Underlayment
We’ll show you the step-by-step process to achieve a perfectly flat and level underlayment that’s smooth as glass.
Ten Construction Jobsite Safety Tips To Keep In Mind
Construction can be inherently dangerous, and sometimes accidents happen. Learn how to minimize workplace incidents here
A Pro Carpenter’s Guide to Framing Basement Walls
A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a professional framing carpenter how to...
How to Make Safer, Better Cuts on a Miter Saw
Our expert, Jerome Worm, has been using a miter saw every day for 30 years. He explains how to get...
How To Sharpen Tools
Pros know that dull tools waste time and money. Check out these clever tips for sharpening a chain saw, shovels,...
Tips and Tools for Achieving Better Painting Results
Seasoned professional painters have learned from experience what paint works best in any situation, what equipment is durable and yields...
A How To Guide for Tiling Mosaic Floor
A handy guide to laying and setting mosaic tile from one of our most trusted tile experts. Plus, a quick...
12 Scaffolding Safety Tips and Hints
We picked the brain of a scaffolding expert, and he gave us these great tips on how to work smart...
29 Simple Ways to Make Your Workbench Work Harder
These ingenious workbench upgrades will make a huge difference in your workshop efficiency. And they’re easy to DIY!
How to Operate a Skid Steer
Renting and operating a skid steer can be intimidating. Read our tips on how to operate a skid steer properly...
Face Frame Cabinet Building Tips
Building face frames is rewarding and achieving square face frame dimensions is not as difficult as you might think. Here’s...
10 Tips on How to Spray Foam Insulation
Never worked with two-part spray foam insulation before? Here's a guide on how to spray foam insulation with no mess...
5 Tips To Win a Commercial Painting Project Bid
Breaking into the commercial painting market can be great for your business. Use these tips to increase your chance at...
How to Use a Chalk Line
Learning how to use a chalk line doesn't have to be difficult. Follow our tips for making accurate, straight lines...
How to Properly Take Care of Lithium Ion Batteries
Follow these battery care tips to make your lithium ion batteries last longer.
Professional Painting Tips
Veteran painter Butch Zang tells you his secrets for faster, easier and better results.
