Ben Bogie is a master carpenter, project manager, and dad in western CT

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Framing Double Stud Walls

Transfer the layout, and frame the openings a little bigger—just in case
Dec. 18, 2024
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Trimwork and Layout Tips for Vinyl Siding Installation

Use real trim stock and give some thought to the layout—it will improve the look of your vinyl siding installation 100 percent
Sept. 19, 2024
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PEX Pointer: Pressure Where It's Needed

Match the pipe to the pressure
Aug. 1, 2024
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Notch Like A Boss: Secrets for Cutting Decking Around Deck Posts

Dope details don't just happen; they are planned and executed
April 4, 2024
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A Simple Deck Ledger Installation (Basic Deck Framing 1/4)

Flashing the ledger tightly into the wall assembly means water stays out
Aug. 1, 2023
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Know How: Quick-Release Knot

Streamline your string line strategy
May 4, 2023
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Double Wall Framing Guide

This collection of videos and animations covers basic wall framing as the first stages of a double wall house with 12-inch thick exterior walls. The jobsite was in Scarborough...
Feb. 4, 2021
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Air Seal Wall Sheathing to the Foundation

One of the biggest air leaks in a house is where the wood meets the concrete
Jan. 7, 2021