Joshua Oduin

After high school, Joshua Oduin landed an apprenticeship with a renovator, tackling everything from commercial construction to home remodeling. He was exposed to a variety of trades, including carpentry, welding, and tile-setting. Joshua later moved to Portland to work as a subcontractor for a green builder, where he took over all of the tile and stone work, developing many of the innovative techniques he uses today.

Choosing a Tile-Leveling System
The best levelers are easy to insert and tighten without tools, apply enough pressure to keep adjacent tiles level, and break away cleanly when the thinset cures.
Do Subway Tiles Need to Be Spaced?
Your approach will depend on the tile brand and the look you want to achieve.
Replacing Windows on a 1980s Farmhouse Renovation
Remodeler Josh Oduin points out mistakes made on the previous window install and shows how to make an airtight and watertight replacement.
Three Ways to Waterproof Tile Showers
Modern waterproofing systems guarantee a lifetime of worry-free performance for a tile shower.
Interior Finishes for a Cabin in the Woods
Watch remodeler Josh Oduin show off his tilesetting skills throughout his personal cabin project.
Cladding Details That Last
Remodeler Josh Oduin shows off the durable, zero-maintenance siding materials he used on a cabin project in the Cascade Mountains.
Shower Waterproofing
Watch remodeler Josh Oduin demonstrate how to embed premade corners and banding in thinset to waterproof a new shower before tiling.
Finishing Touches for a Porcelain-Slab Shower
Learn how to install large-format tile over a linear drain and finish the grout in a shower.
Framing Details for a Cabin in the Woods
Remodeler Josh Oduin walks through design choices for his cabin's eyebrow roofs and deck stairs.
Simple Mechanical Ventilation System for a Small House
Remodeler Joshua Oduin explains how the Lunos E² HRV system works, why it's a good source of fresh indoor air for small spaces, and how easy it is to install.

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