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FixitUp Find: Superior Walls Precast Foundations

Superior Walls' R-5 and Xi foundation systems pass my "Born on the Jobsite" test. The system was developed by New… Read More

June 3, 2009

FixitUp Find: Dow Weathermate Sill Pan

The hallmark of what building scientists call a water-managed wall system is that it does two things: First, it recognizes… Read More

June 2, 2009

FixitUp Find: J. Aaron Cast Stone Countertops

Countertops are a total focal point in a kitchen. They tell the designer's story, and the story of the people… Read More

June 1, 2009

FixitUp Find: Worx 10-inch Compound Miter Saw

I haven't used a fixed-head 10-inch miter saw for about six years. The reason: after my last one wore out,… Read More

May 30, 2009

FixitUp Find: Chelsea Decorative Metal Ceiling Tiles

When I walk into an old building, I look for a vintage "tin" ceiling, one richly detailed with patterns, filigree… Read More

May 28, 2009

FixitUp Find: Bertch Doors

I love the modern materials that go into doors theses days — everything from MDF to fiberglass — but there's… Read More

May 27, 2009

Hot Flash: Duluth Trading Co. Shake Light

Okay, I know this "tool" review is about a flashlight, but this is a flashlight worth writing about. Honest. When… Read More

May 25, 2009

Sherwin-Williams DeckScapes

Oil and Water I'm fired up about how green the building game is compared to just four years ago. I'm… Read More

May 24, 2009

An Energy-Saving Hybrid: the Stiletto Saw

If you're one of those carpenters who has to think about where your hand saw is—if you even have one—you're… Read More

May 23, 2009

FixitUp Find: Dewalt DW718 Dual-Bevel Miter Saw

I'm gonna spill the beans (and mix metaphors) right out of the gate: DeWalt's 12-inch dual bevel slide compound DW718… Read More

May 22, 2009

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