Monthly Archives: October 2019
- October 28, 2019
Learn about the benefits of Johns Manville (JM) GoBoard, a durable and ultra-lightweight waterproof tile backer board, and how to install it yourself.
- October 28, 2019
Whether you're simply expecting a handful of trick-or-treaters to stop by your front door or you've invited all of your friends and family to your home, you'll be the (g)host or (g)hostess with the most (or most-est!) this Halloween with our festive DIY projects.
- October 21, 2019
"When it comes to improving the energy efficiency of historic homes, you will likely be changing the equilibrium of the home (how the house is at its most natural state)—as you change the drying rate of the home, you also need to evaluate the wetting rate of the home (the introduction of moisture from exterior sources)."
Considering an upgrade to your historic home? In this ongoing energy retrofit series, master craftsman Daniel Westbrook interviews industry expert Mark LaLiberte, founding partner and president of Construction Instruction. Mark has been educating the building industry on the science and physics of construction for more than 30 years, and in this series he’s sharing the benefits of constructing durable, energy-efficient, healthy homes.
Today, Daniel and Mark are chatting about important factors to consider when improving the energy efficiency of historic homes in the Pacific Northwest. When making changes of this nature, you must be mindful of what you are
- October 21, 2019
Get in the spirit of the season with a traditional hay-stuffed (not-so-scary) scarecrow. With minimal tools, materials, and time required, this project is a great one for beginners—just in time for Halloween.
- October 14, 2019
When it comes to making a Halloween costume, the ones that can be used throughout the year are always the best. Pull your kids (and their bags of candy) in this DIY dump truck wagon, and utilize it for future holidays, trips to the playground, or for your kids to play with in the backyard.
- October 14, 2019
For those of us in the trades, there’s nothing more frustrating than forgetting a tool or digging around looking for the one item you need—it wastes brain space and time. The way you organize the tools and materials in your vehicle may not be something you’ve put much thought into, but it's worth it to do so: great vehicle tool organization shows a pride and professionalism in how we work—and it makes us more productive.
