Dress up cabinet face frames with a mitered integral bead
For consistent results, rotate the stock, not the saw, and cut opposing pieces at the same time by Brent Benner

What's the Difference: Paintable caulk
Does price matter, or is a latex caulk by any other name still the same?by Rob Yagid

Wrapping cords and hoses
Learn how to avoid twists and kinks that can cause damageby Tucker Windover

Cheaper Hot Water
From wrapping your tank to tapping the sun: Six ways to put your water heater on an energy dietby Dave Yates

Building Green Homes in the Pacific Northwest
Video tours and takeaways from Portland's Build It Green! 2008 event

A Kitchen for Cooks and Kids
This remodeled kitchen with a 1930s look finds room for sit-down meals, cooking lessons, and homework sessions, all at the same time by Michael Pekovich

Cutting and bending curved floor parts
Whether you achieve your curve with a saw or by lamination, a homemade template and jig ensure a tight fit by Howard Brickman

Why Pay More for Paint?
Because the binders, pigments, and additives that make long-lasting, durable finishes don’t come cheap by Scott Gibson

Stop Drafts With a Drop-Down Door Seal
This hidden mechanism retracts when the door is open and eliminates the need for a bulky threshold by Jay B. Lane

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