How to Install a Standing Seam Copper Roof
Jason Senior of J&R Senior Sheetmetal Inc. illustrates how he installs copper panels on a cupola roof
How to Assemble Exterior Window Trim
Sweenor Builders developed a process for trimming out windows that yields tight joints sure to withstand harsh climates
How to Build a Copper Cupola Roof
Jason Senior of J&R Senior Sheetmetal Inc. illustrates how he forms copper panels for a standing seam roof
Build Removable Wood-Framed Screens
Tom Silva and Jeff Sweenor illustrate how to make removable screens for a screened porch
Westerly in Detail: Applied Rafter Tails
How do you apply rafter tails to the exterior of a structure after the walls have been sheathed? Home builder Jeff Sweenor developed a simple solution that's efficient to execute
A Closer Look at 5 Cordless Circular Saws Available Today
Like many carpenters today, custom post frame builder Kyle Stumpenhorst relies heavily on cordless tools. Here’s a look at some of Kyle’s favorite cordless saws
Outlet Installation with a Master Electrician
Look over the shoulder of electrician Heath Eastman as he installs an electrical outlet in our Brookline project house to learn a few tricks of the trade.
Create Consistent Color In a Marble Tile Floor
There’s no shortcut to fine-tuning the color pattern in a marble tile floor. Custom homebuilder John Hourihan explains the process
How Plumbing Technology is Advancing
During a visit to IBS 2019, Richard Trethewey gave our Pro2Pro editor a lesson in connecting pex tubing, then explored a new water-monitoring device and high-tech training tool
How to Clean Saw Blades
Master carpenter Matt Jackson illustrates his method for keeping saw blades sharp and long-lasting in this quick three-step process.