JLC Case Study
Attainable Zero: Building the Bones of the House
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How To
Designing a High-Performing Outdoor Space
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Structural Repair
Emergency Structural Repair
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How To
Big Doors, High Stakes
6 MIN READ
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Interiors
Avoiding Wood Flooring Gaps
6 MIN READ
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Electrical
Efficient Outdoor Lighting
9 MIN READ
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How To
Building Session: Realizing Success in Basement Remodels
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HVAC
Troubleshooting Zone Damper Systems
16 MIN READ
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Kitchens
Building a Plaster Range Hood
7 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Outdoor Room Design That Builds Trust—and Results
4 MIN READ
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How To
The Window Replacement Conversation
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Exteriors
Managing Multiple Sidings
11 MIN READ
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Business
Processes? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Processes!
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Troubleshooting
Trim Mistakes Can Lead To Window Failure
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How To
Pro Tips: Outdoor Kitchen Planning
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Special Series: Attainable Zero
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Building Resources
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Energy
Practical Ventilation Control
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Exteriors
Building a Custom Exterior Door
7 MIN READ
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Building Performance
High Performance on a Limited Budget
10 MIN READ
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Remodeling
Raising the Roof
9 MIN READ
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HVAC
Retrofitting Air-to-Water Heat Pumps
11 MIN READ
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Building Performance
Lessons Learned Building a Net-Zero Home
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Structure
Opening Up Space
8 MIN READ
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Carpentry
Simplified On-Site Stair Building
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Building Performance
Air-Sealing Wood-Frame Buildings
16 MIN READ
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Deck Builder
Preventing Early Deck Framing Failures
7 MIN READ
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Onsite Shop
Jobsite Workstations
6 MIN READ
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Foundations
Underpinning Basement Foundations
10 MIN READ
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Exteriors
Moisture Protection for Walls
9 MIN READ
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Stairs
Better Stair Stringer Layout
9 MIN READ
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JLC Builder's Guide
Preventing Common Callbacks
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Air Sealing
Outsmarting Air From the Outside
16 MIN READ
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How To
Sleuthing Out Moisture
9 MIN READ
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Projects
Queen of Zero: A JLC Case Study Home
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HVAC
Air-to-Water Heat Pumps Come of Age
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Framing
A Modern Approach to Balloon Framing
11 MIN READ
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JLC
Untangling the Skilled Labor Knot
14 MIN READ
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JLC BUILDER GUIDE
A Smarter Way of Charging for Overhead and Profit
22 MIN READ
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How To
Air-Sealing an Ice-Prone Home
7 MIN READ
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BUILDING SESSIONS
Strategies for Safe and Affordable Decks
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JLC Survey
Inspecting the Inspectors
11 MIN READ
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HVAC
Heat Pumps in the Age of Electrification
12 MIN READ
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Training the Trades
Framing Square Basics: Rafter Layout
9 MIN READ
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Training the Trades
Training the Next Generation of Building Professionals
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Structure
A Study in Broken Load Paths
5 MIN READ
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Interiors
A Radical Approach to Protecting Finished Floors
11 MIN READ
Instruction
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Q&A
Gap Size for Open-Joint Siding
2 MIN READ
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Q & A
Differences Between Framing Lumber Grades
3 MIN READ
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Building Performance
On Site With TimberHP
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Q&A
Headers in Gable-End Walls
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Exteriors
Flashing Framed Chimneys
6 MIN READ
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Finish Carpentry
Crown Molding, Step by Step
10 MIN READ
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Q&A
Vapor Control in Shower Walls
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Q&A
Thermal Bridging in Steel Beams
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JLC
Skylights and Dormers Challenge
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Q&A
Heat Pump Water Heaters in Cold Climates
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Framing
Framing Gable and Shed Dormers
6 MIN READ
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Carpentry
Giant Jig for Big Ellipses
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JLC
Protecting Trees on Site
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Q&A
Preventing Moss on Shingles
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Q&A
How Do You Seal Poly to Poly?
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Exteriors
Increasing the Effectiveness of Drainage Spaces
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Skylights
Replacing a Skylight
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Q&A
Preventing Swelling Composite Decking
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Q&A
Diagonal Bracing on an Elevated Deck
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Training the Trades
Working Smarter, Not Harder
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On The Job
Making Backer Boards for Drywall Butt Joints
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Building Performance
Vapor Control in Walls With Continuous Insulation
9 MIN READ
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Q&A
Rules For Nailing Studs to Plates
3 MIN READ
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Tools of the Trade
The Best Site-Built Worktable?
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Q&A
Decoding Efficiency Units for Heat Pumps
3 MIN READ
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Interiors
Prefabricating a Frame-and-Panel Ceiling
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Q&A
Evaluating Fire-Damaged Concrete
6 MIN READ
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Carpentry
Carpentry Jigs to Speed Production
7 MIN READ
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On the Job
Bending PVC Trim
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Q&A
Hanger Options for Irregular Joists
3 MIN READ
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Treated Lumber, Decoded
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TecTrac Brings Wallcovering Craft to Life
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Better Windows Lead to Better Living
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Effective Air Sealing for Homes
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6 Steps to a Smarter Product Selection Process
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Turning Weather Data into Action: How Contractors Can Leverage Storm Trends
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From Flashing to Fasteners: 5 Missteps That Could Sink Your Window/Door Install
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Building a Stronger Workforce: Inside the Wallcovering Apprenticeship Program
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More, Better Windows Lead to Better Living
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The Next Big Thing in Insulation: What You Need to Know About Recycled Denim
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Dual-Fuel HVAC: Air-Source Heat Pump Plus Propane Back-Up Equals Year-Round Comfort
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Choosing the Right Window for the Climate and Customer
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On The Job
Solution for a Sought-After Remodeling Request
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Kitchens
Building a Plaster Range Hood
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On The Job
Double Trouble: Windows in Showers
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On The Job
Prebuilding Exterior Trim
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Drywall
Renewing a Tired Garage
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Exteriors
Railings for Waterproof Patios
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Exteriors
Flashing Framed Chimneys
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Framing
Framing Floors With Open-Web Trusses
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Code Compliance
Adding a Fire Escape
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Flooring
Scribing Inlays for Wood Floors
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Interiors
Decorative Beams for a Vaulted Ceiling
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Carpentry
Downsizing a Pocket-Door Kit
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Exteriors
On Site With Diamond Kote
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Interiors
Stair-to-Baseboard Transitions
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On the Job
Resurrecting a Sagging Roof
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On the Job
A Better Rainscreen for Cedar Shingle Roofs
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On the Job
Building a Craftsman-Style Vanity
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On the Job
Solving a Design Problem With a Built-in Gutter
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Carpentry
An Evolution in Laying Out Stair Stringers
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On the Job
Color-Coded Layout
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Framing
Anchoring Mudsill
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Structure
Roof Collapse Averted
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ON THE JOB
Fabricating a Concave Metal Roof
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On the Job
Raising the Roof
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How To
Remodeling a Staircase
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