Here at Hackaday, we typically cover things that blink, bleep, and occasionally they might even bloop. However, the name of the site is Hackaday. We’re about being clever, reusing things in new ways, ...

The wood-framed pavilion at the center of Wrightwood 659’s "American Framing" exhibition, back stateside after its run at the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale, fills nearly every inch of the building ...

Here at Hackaday, we typically cover things that blink, bleep, and occasionally they might even bloop. However, the name of the site is Hackaday. We’re about being clever, reusing things in new ways, ...

Q: I am planning to build a new two-story house. I want it to look conventional and be energy efficient, but not cost a fortune. Is traditional wood framing construction an efficient option? Johnny V.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Think of a hammer, and the picture that likely pops into your head is that of one ...

Many people disdain the 7-1/4-inch circular saw. They say that it’s only good for cutting lumber for house framing or concrete forms. While the saw is ideal for those purposes, you can also use it to ...

Q. I’m having a new house built and it’s been raining. The roof is partially framed and every piece of lumber and all the flat OSB is soaked. My builder says this is normal and I still get my 10-year ...

Q: We're considering erecting a 4,000-square-foot steel frame home (from Heritage Building Systems) on our ranch in Turlock in Stanislaus County. Please discuss the merits/demerits of a steel (not ...