Pro Picks// Synthetic vs. Felt Roofing Underlayment
Synthetic roofing underlayment is soon to be all the rage, so of course Mark and Josh had to make a
Hang A Double Door
Jerome Worm, long-time finish carpenter shows us how to set a double door.
Home Inspector Nightmares: Vol. 7
Some are bad dreams while others are Rocky Horror Picture show level. See if you can figure out what some...
All of the Options for Deck Fasteners
Has it been a while since you built your last deck? Did you fasten the wooden deck boards with nails...
KEEN Utility Boots
Keen is a footwear brand based in Portland, Oregon. We are big fans of their boots and wanted to find out...
Clamping and Gluing Tips and Tricks
Health gurus say to "treat your body like a temple". Well, here at Construction Pro Tips we have a similar...
5 Common Building Code Violations
Check your home for these potentially hazardous situations
Professional Painting Tips
Veteran painter Butch Zang tells you his secrets for faster, easier and better results.
14 Tools Construction Pros Never Knew They Needed
Impress your coworkers on the jobsite with your impressive array of specially tools that they probably didn't even know existed.
Tips for Making Portable Tools for Your Workshop
In the workshop, garage, basement or shed, having wheels on your tools and equipment means you can easily move them...
Get Yourself out of Prickly Plumbing Predicaments
Even pro plumbers run into unforeseen problems on the job. Veteran plumber Les Zell shares the cool tools and tips...
How to Install Mosaic Tile
In some ways, setting mosaic tile is just like setting any other tile. But because the individual tiles are small...
Home Repair Tools for the Pro
We picked a bunch of tools that we thought our pro readers and you serious DIYers would find valuable for...
11 Little-Known Painting Hacks from Our Expert Field Editors
We asked for real-world painting pointers—and got hundreds of great tips from our Field Editors. Here are 11 of our...
PVC Pipe vs. ABS Pipe: How do you Choose?
Ask a bunch of plumbers which is better and you probably wont get an answer, just an argument.
Ring Unveils New Jobsite Security System for Construction Pros
Ring is bringing cameras and connectivity to jobsites in a big step forward for construction security.
Home Builder Confidence Steadies After Three-Month Drop
A metric showing home builders' outlook on the housing market rose slightly heading into fall. Here's what you need to...
What to Know About Clawfoot Tubs
Thinking about purchasing a clawfoot tub? Read this first.
Why Are Wood Prices Going Back Up?
The price of lumber is climbing again. Here's why.
New Safety Standards for Working in the Heat Coming From OSHA
Working in extreme heat poses a dangerous risk to workers in many industries. Here's how OSHA is working to minimize...
Best Durable Laptops for Construction Pros
Most laptops these days are ultralight and ultra fragile, so you don't want them on the jobsite. Not these. These...
5 Things I Wish I Would Have Known as a Rookie Painter
We talked to a painting pro to learn five things that rookie painters should know before kicking off their career.