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The latest and greatest in new tools and tech for building professionals
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Tstuds: Will This New Innovation Eliminate House Wrap?
Framing with Tstuds minimizes air infiltration in a home, reduces carbon footprints, and saves on electrical energy costs.
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How To Turn Your Work Truck Into An Office
Construction pros spend more time than most in their trucks. Turn your truck into a... -
Essential Construction Clothing and Gear
It's not about fashion. Check out our favorite hard-working, practical, functional work clothes and accessories. -
Choosing 4×4 Treated Lumber
Growth rings tell the story of 4x4 pressure treated lumber. -
How to Build a Sawhorse in Six Steps
These sturdy, stackable ponies can be built in 6 easy steps. They make a perfect cutting... -
Secrets of the Sawhorse: 7 Tips and Tricks
A folding metal sawhorse is every tradesman’s best buddy. They’re inexpensive, lightweight, and... -
3 Trusty Workshop Tools We’re Buying This Month
Find out why these are THE tools to get right now. -
How to Recycle Old Tools
You’re doing a bit of decluttering and find you have some old tools in... -
Stay Safe On the Job
Here are a few safety tips to make sure that you make it home every...
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How to Operate a Skid Steer
Renting and operating a skid steer can be intimidating. Read our tips on basic operations,... -
Pro Pick: Rhino Hitch
Mark and Josh take a closer look at the versatile and adjustable Rhino Hitch on... -
Reciprocating Saw Pro Tips
A reciprocating saw is a powerful, versatile tool. We’ll show you a few tricks... -
Master Your Bench Grinder
A bench grinder may not be a tool you’ll use every day. However, if... -
Pro Pick: Zero-Cut Bolts for Mounting Toilets
In this edition of Pro Picks, Mark and Josh talk about all of the reasons... -
Five Problem Solving Tools (VIDEO)
Craftsman and trade veteran Scott Wadsworth shares five tools that he has found to be... -
Pro Pick: FLIR ONE Pro
Mark and Josh take a look at the FLIR ONE Pro, a high quality thermal... -
Green Building 101: EPDs and HPDs
Green building is a growing trend, due in part to increasing concerns over sustainability efforts...
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Jigsaw Essentials
Learn to curve your way through all sorts of material with a jigsaw. And learn... -
‘Cutting Edge’ Table Saw Tips
Straight from top pro woodworkers—ultra-clever tips for getting the most from your table saw. -
Make Your Own Barnwood in Nine Steps
Barn wood is as popular as ever, but it’s expensive, can contain unwelcome bugs... -
OSB: How Is It Made? (VIDEO)
The Build Show dives into the process behind the creation of OSB, a plywood alternative...