Which Exterior Renovation Adds the Most Value to a House?
Not all exterior renovation projects are created equal. These are the ones that add the most value at resale.
Types of Attic Insulation: Pros and Cons
What’s the best attic insulation? That depends on your definition of “best”. An expert home inspector goes through which
Save Money With Home Energy Audit
Find out where you're losing energy—and what you can do to stop it
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...
Trailer Safety Checklist and Tips You Need to Know
Hauling trailers can be dangerous, but for many people in the trades it is a daily necessity. Get a trailer...
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...
5 Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Your Plumbing Snake
Consistent maintenance of your drain-cleaning equipment reduces effort on site and prolongs its useful lifespan.
Tips for Tighter Miters and Better Coped Joints
New to construction? Want to brush up on your trim techniques? Check out this story.
Everything to Know About DIY Spray Foam Insulation Kits
We dug up some great installation tips to help you spray safely and get the most bang for your precious...
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...
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...
Tips and Techniques for Finishing Trim
Achieving a flawless finish is all about proper prep, taking the correct steps, and applying the right product with quality...
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...
13 ‘Cutting Edge’ Table Saw Tips
Straight from top pro woodworkers—ultra-clever tips for getting the most from your table saw.
Create Smooth Walls: A Mudslinger’s Guide
Our pro taper shares his three-day, step-by-step taping routine. He gave us some great tips that will help you end...
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...
14 Expert Tips for Tight Miters
Pro tricks for air-tight joints.
How to Cut and Install Mosaic Tile
In some ways, setting mosaic tile is just like setting any other tile. But because the individual tiles are small...
