A reference and toolset for homeowners, architects, and builders.

The gypsum board is hung and in place; now what? It’s now time to finish…

Drawing layers are the primary way CAD software organizes graphic information and controls that information’s…

When referencing walls, “finished” can mean a lot of different things under different circumstances. To…

You’ve spent the warmer months eating dinner, entertaining guests, and enjoying your screened porch, but…

Attic ventilation is key to maintaining your roof and home’s health, safety, and even structural…

If you’ve ever wandered through the paint aisle at any big box store, you may…

Whether you’re waiting to sand or getting ready to paint, waiting the appropriate amount of…

You can use this chart to convert imperial (US) units to metric units. Multiply the…

Whether you’re determining the dead load to engineer the structural members of a floor, or…