Issue 312 – Dec/Jan

A post-sized hole in a scrap deck board serves as a template for installing diagonal decking.

Concealed-flange joist hangers create a section that can be easily lifted in and out.

Seal the ends of wood deck boards with composite decking for an equipment truck bed that stands up to the elements.

A dedicated setup for recycling aluminum cans keeps the site clean and eco-friendly.

Cut holes in drywall with a back bevel, then trim the front edges if needed with the sheet in place.

The code gives a number of methods for managing water vapor to avoid condensation and rot in building assemblies.

The Pocket 2 from Hikmicro is small and priced affordably to make it easier for anyone to diagnose building-performance issues.

The Collins Coping Foot lets you use nearly any jigsaw to easily cope all kinds of trim and moldings.

Offering power and portability, the Milwaukee 12v cordless stapler is light enough to use above your head all day and fits just about anywhere you'd want it to.

Both cost-efficient and lovely to look at, this prototype of a line of prefabricated homes has striking yet economical details.

Traditional Cape Cod elements mix with more modern details in an environmentally conscious home.

This net-zero home achieves a low carbon footprint with recycled, inexpensive, and energy-efficient details.

The Hardie Architectural Collection provides panelized fiber-cement siding and trim options that move beyond woodgrain finishes.

Schluter’s Primer-U enhances adhesion of mortars to hard-to-bond surfaces.

The rail system of the Vario Power Track System provides a flexible lighting solution for cabinets and shelving for a clean aesthetic.

This carpenter's tribute to his late father-in-law describes the pleasure of helping someone else with a building project.

This teacher spends much of his time advocating for folks of all backgrounds to enter the trades.

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