They call it the most versatile work platform ever and it’s kind of hard to deny the claim from what I’ve seen.

They call it the most versatile work platform ever and it’s kind of hard to deny the claim from what I’ve seen.

Back-To-Nature Ready-Strip Pro paint stripper does something other products don’t do according to the company—they do the work for you. Here’s an example: You’ve been…
It’s typically in the winter months that the mind turns to sources and methods of heating. But if you live in a heating climate, any…
Q: Hey Carpenter Mark, we recently had new kitchen cabinets and counters installed and I’m tossing around the idea of doing the tile backsplash myself….
Make a splash. I love details. Now that doesn’t mean I can’t see the forest for the trees, so when I see new products that…
Ripping off shingles is so-o-o-o-o not a refined task. But that doesn’t mean the standard tool I’ve used for tearing them off — basically a…
I tested Hitachi’s C12LSH 12-inch dual-bevel slide compound miter saw on my jobsites, trimming and power-cutting framing and other stock. The saw has lots of…
Bland To Grand I have to admit that when I think about fiberglass doors, I typically don’t think of high-end detailing and destination craftsmanship. But…
If you’re looking for singular beauty in a stone feature for a house, you’ll find it in soapstone. You’ll also find flexibility, because soapstone is…
Good boots are an expensive but undeniably important tool, and good ones help us do our jobs more comfortably. If your boots date back into…
The biggest challenge I have drilling holes–everywhere from deck building to residential remodeling–is keeping the bits sharp. Don’t ask me how, but I invariably hit…
Steel toe boots are a go-to for lots of guys on the jobsite. They’re awesome for protecting feet and toes from all kind of hazards,…
5 tools in 1 — and counting To say that I don’t enjoy painting could be construed as an exercise in understatement. Don’t get me…
After five minutes stretching a tape on my last estimate, it was clear I’d need more muscle — even with a stronger-than-The-Hulk apprentice. The job…
I’m not a dedicated floor sanding mechanic. I’m a carpenter who installs and sands floors as part of the larger remodeling package. For my business…
Honorable agenda. It’s hard not to be moved by the mission. HomesForOurTroops.org builds and remodels homes for U.S. Soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq with…