When you build a deck, build it right. Below I’ve linked a pretty dramatic video of a deck collapse. Notably, it’s not the ledger board that fails on this deck, which is a common culprit, but appears to be the connection between the rim joist and ends of the floor joists that fails. What do […]
Extreme How-To
Kompact Adjustable Stair Kit
Imagine a DIY stair kit that allows total flexibility for endless configurations, with 1 or 2 one-quarter turns (for L- or U-shaped staircases) to fit any space in the home. You’ll find that kit from our friends at Arke Stairs: The Kompact Adjustable Stair Case is the only staircase with adjustable rise, going, height, depth […]
Got Trees? Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf Chainsaw Can Take Care of That
If you’re looking for a heavy-duty chainsaw built tough enough to withstand the roughest ranch and farm environments, then check out the new CS-590 Timber Wolf chainsaw from Echo. It’s equipped with a 59.8-cc, 2-stroke engine that delivers 3.89 horsepower—that’s more than the leading competitor models in the same size class. The EHT staff […]
Print Your House
The future of manufacturing will probably rely heavily on 3D printing. If you aren’t yet familiar with the process, Wikipedia defines 3D printing or “Additive manufacturing” as “a process of making a three-dimensional solid object of virtually any shape from a digital model. 3D printing is achieved using an additive process, where successive layers […]
Jan/Feb Digital Magazine is Now Live!
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EHT Was Quoted in “Essential Woodworking Tools” from Sears
Sears asked me for a few quotes on “must-have woodworking tools”. They used my feedback along with that of a number of notable woodworkers to create an online tool guide. Click on the image to jump over to the Sears site and check out the interactive tool guide . And, as a fan of […]
Holiday Digital Issue 2013
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The Bad Dog Biter
Sink some teeth into your next project with The Bad Dog Biter. Available from Bad Dog Tools, the Biter attaches to an electric drill to make quick, accurate and versatile cuts in sheet material. This drill-mounted nibbler uses a patented circular cutting head to easily cut as straight as an arrow or to make intricate […]
Roof Tips from GAF
Checked on the condition of your asphalt roof lately? GAF sent me these tips for an early winter inspection. — M. Weber Is your roof ready for Santa and his sleigh? Our homes’ first measure of protection against rain and snow is the roof. New Jersey based GAF, North America’s largest Roofing Manufacturer, has six […]
Smarts
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 […]