Profressional Trades

Have a question about drywall? Here is our ultimate guide to all things drywall, from joint compound to corner bead...

Apply painter's tape faster and more effectively so you can start painting sooner and make fewer mistakes.

Make your paint job last longer with these pro tips

We spoke to a former lead carpenter to find out the five things he wishes he had known before his...

One expert offers key tips on how HVAC professionals can stay ahead of the curve in an industry that is...

Creating an energy efficient roof will save you money and energy. Here are a few things you need to know...

If you have an uneven concrete slab, you could replace it or cover it with leveling compound. But consider grinding...

Toolipedia: Everything you wanted to know about the drywall rasp.

A style and trend expert helps to simplify the head-scratching and often frustrating process of choosing kitchen cabinet hardware

A pro finish carpenter shares his method of installing hardware on a pocket door.

Are you trying to decide if your next foundation is going to be block, poured or SIP’s? Don’t make that decision until you read...

I've seen these same mistakes made over and over. The solution for every one is simple. Let me show you....

A roofing pro explains the ten things you should look for when hiring someone to roof a house

Good finishing techniques will make a slab look great for a while, but proper ground prep will keep it looking...

Skim coating rejuvenates old walls, making them look new again.

Roof venting 101

Seven terrific tips and tricks from a long-time plumber

Synthetic roofing underlayment is soon to be all the rage, so of course Mark and Josh had to make a

Some are bad dreams while others are Rocky Horror Picture show level. See if you can figure out what some...

Check your home for these potentially hazardous situations

Veteran painter Butch Zang tells you his secrets for faster, easier and better results.

Even pro plumbers run into unforeseen problems on the job. Veteran plumber Les Zell shares the cool tools and tips...

We asked for real-world painting pointers—and got hundreds of great tips from our Field Editors. Here are 11 of our...

Ask a bunch of plumbers which is better and you probably wont get an answer, just an argument.

A metric showing home builders' outlook on the housing market rose slightly heading into fall. Here's what you need to...

Thinking about purchasing a clawfoot tub? Read this first.

The price of lumber is climbing again. Here's why.

Working in extreme heat poses a dangerous risk to workers in many industries. Here's how OSHA is working to minimize...