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

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.

26 Things That Changed DIY Forever

Innovations that improved home improvement.

Best Practices for Trim Removal

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

An Expert Guide to Framing Basement Walls

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

Trailer Safety Checklist and Tips You Need to Know

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

Tips and Techniques for Finishing Trim

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

9 Tool Hacks You’ll Use Time and Time Again

Tools are usually designed with one task in mind, but many can be used for...

5 Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Your Spray Foam Gun

Consider your spray foam truck as a factory on wheels, and therefore, maintain it as...

How to Lay Mosaic Tiles

A handy guide to laying and setting mosaic tile from one of our most trusted...

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...

13 ‘Cutting Edge’ Table Saw Tips

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

12 Tips for Bending Metal with a Bending Brake

A metal brake is the tool for bending custom metal flashing and decorative trim. Every...

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...

Create Smooth Walls: A Mudslinger’s Guide

Drywall taping is one of the most important jobs on any construction site. A skilled...

The Simplest Method You’ll Ever See for Marking and Cutting Radius Trim

Marking and cutting radius trim can be tricky, and mistakes can be costly. This expert...

Tips for Tighter Miters and Better Coped Joints

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

3 Tips for Spray Foam Contractors

Check out these essential tips for spray foam technicians.

Spray Foam Insulation Tips

Never worked with two-part spray foam insulation before? Here's a guide on how to get...

14 Expert Tips for Tight Miters

Pro tricks for air-tight joints.

Everything to Know About Spray Foam Insulation Kits

Closed-cell polyurethane spray foam has some pretty awesome qualities. It has a high R-value. It’s...

Everything You Need to Know About Estimating Software

What? You’re not using geospatial generated estimates? Read this article to find out why you...

Circular Saw Cutting Guide

The circular saw is an indispensable tool, and these pro tips and tricks will help...

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Trim Carpentry Tips

Trimming is detailed work that requires patience, skill and just a little bit of a...

Install Mosaic Tile

In some ways, setting mosaic tile is just like setting any other tile. But because...