Framing Window Openings One of the most basic framing techniques involves framing window and door openings. Understanding the anatomy of…
Using Girder Trusses for Open Framing Today I want to quickly share some photos from a commercial building that we're…
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) A reader asked me the other day to explain what's the difference between Structural Insulated Panels…
Framing Rough Openings Framing rough openings for windows and doors (standard door and windows openings) is really straight forward if…
Custom Brazilian Cherry Staircase In our new home we built the custom stairs with Brazilian Cherry treads, handrails and newel…
Hiring Qualified Carpenters Not sure this post will mean much to everyone but it's my way of venting some upcoming…
Using Prefabricated Wall Panels I've written about using prefabricated wall panels before and how they can save time on a…
Framing Walls Before I begin please note that my dad (standing on top of that step ladder) is breaking a…
Tray Ceilings Ceilings are typically quite boring unless you create some special details such as tray ceilings. We built a…
TJI Floor Joist Framing Engineered lumber continues to become more and more popular in today's construction industry. TJI's (engineered wood…