I’m always amazed at the ingenuity of people in the building trades. It’s a shame that modern society puts so much emphasis on higher education and pays so little attention to the need for skilled labor. I don’t mean to suggest education isn’t a good thing. I’ve got a degree, and it helped me get […]
Makita’s “Gold Standard” Accessories for Impact Driving
Over the last several years impact drivers have launched to the top of the must-have tool list for DIY’ers and professionals alike. An impact driver uses an internal anvil to deliver much higher rotational torque than conventional drill/drivers. When the power needed to drive the fastener exceeds the torque of the tool’s rotational force, a […]
Remodeling Show/Deck Expo Highlights
The EHT staff spent a few days in Chicago in October at the 2013 Remodeling Show/Deck Expo. We were on the lookout for new products and interesting technologies. And we found some. Here are a few highlights we saw at this year’s convention. ClipStone ClipStone is a stone veneer you can install yourself with simple […]
The New Home Depot Pro App
Post sponsored by The Home Depot, but all opinions are my own. Professional contractors who do business at the Home Depot have a slick new smart-phone app to make life in the construction biz a little easier. The new Home Depot Pro app lets you interface with Home Depot while on the job site. […]
Fixing Rot on Wooden Windows
Wood rot is caused by a type of fungus that destroys wood. It is as damaging as termite or other insect infestation, and can wreak havoc on wooden windows. If the windows aren’t maintained with paint, caulk and glazing, then wood rot can take hold and completely ruin the casing. However, in some cases you […]
New Video: Installing Bellaforté Shake Roofing
This synthetic shake roofing from DaVinci Roofscapes looks like real wood but lasts for decades without maintenance. — M. Weber
DIY Roof Inspection Tips
Our friends at GAF, North America’s largest Roofing Manufacturer based in New Jersey, offers these tips for how to get your roof ready for the cold winter. 1. Start off by checking the roof framing structure to make sure it is not compromised. Visually scan the roof for any sagging or uneven […]
New Video: Installing Vinyl Replacement Windows
Inventor & Engineer Burt Weinstein Dies at Age 87
Celebrated for his groundbreaking woodworking jigs and more, Burt Weinstein has sadly passed away. You’re reading about it here because Mr. Weinstein was a friend of Extreme How-To. We met with him at a number of trade shows where he would personally demonstrate the very woodworking jigs that he designed for General Tools & Instruments. […]
Right Ladder, Right Job
The following is a guest blog post courtesy of Dave Francis, National Safety Director for Little Giant Ladders. As the National Safety Director for an American ladder manufacturer, I travel all over country performing free safety training sessions, so I hear a lot of stories about ladder accidents and injuries. Recently I heard about a […]