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Pro tips and techniques that will give you a helping hand in your daily life on the jobsite.

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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.

What’s the best attic insulation? That depends on your definition of “best”. An expert home inspector goes through which

These are the top renovations that increase home value. Some are easy and inexpensive updates that you can do over...

Hauling trailers can be dangerous, but for many people in the trades it is a daily necessity. Get a trailer...

A good framing crew makes drywall hangers whistle while they work. Follow these great hanging suggestions, and you can make...

Consistent maintenance of your drain-cleaning equipment reduces effort on site and prolongs its useful lifespan.

We dug up some great installation tips to help you spray safely and get the most bang for your precious...

New to construction? Want to brush up on your trim techniques? Check out this story.

A metal brake is the tool for bending custom metal flashing and decorative trim. Every siding contractor and most roofers...

There’s an art to removing trim. Learn how to salvage the trim you want, while keeping the collateral damage to...

These are great tips on how to solve many of the problems you're likely to encounter when working on your...

A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a professional framing carpenter how to...

Achieving a flawless finish is all about proper prep, taking the correct steps, and applying the right product with quality...

A handy guide to laying and setting mosaic tile from one of our most trusted tile experts. Plus, a quick...

Straight from top pro woodworkers—ultra-clever tips for getting the most from your table saw.

Our pro taper shares his three-day, step-by-step taping routine. He gave us some great tips that will help you end...

Never worked with two-part spray foam insulation before? Here's a guide on how to spray foam insulation with no mess...

Pro tricks for air-tight joints.

In some ways, setting mosaic tile is just like setting any other tile. But because the individual tiles are small...