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Quikrete Countertop Mix
This commercial-grade concrete mix comes in standard gray or as a lightcolored tint base for use with Quikrete liquid cement colors.
Zip System Sheating
Zip System sheathing is now coloring the surface of the panels based on thickness rather than intended application.
Boral TruExterior Trim
This engineered-trim option is a blend of bio-based polymers and coal-combustion byproducts.
DAP Sealant
DAP's low-odor VOC-compliant MicroBan-enhanced products feature a 10-year warranty and are waterproof in 30 minutes.
DeWalt Tough System ToolBoxes
Available in three sizes, DeWalt's Tough System Toolboxes have crushproof expanded-foam walls capped with a watertight lid secured by metal latches.
Accurately Cut Miter Angles Without Using Measuring Tools
Carpenter Mike Stevens shows that the best way to cut mitered trim is to not measure miter angles at all.
Offsetting Tile Joints to Add Visual Interest
Renovation expert Mike Litchfield shows how to create a more interesting pattern when setting rectangular floor tiles.
Energy Nerd Recognized by Fellow Blogger
Taunton's Martin Holladay gets high praise for his Musings of an Energy Nerd blog on GBA.
How to Bend Copper Chimney Flashing
Roofing contractor Dyami Plotke demonstrates how to make complex cuts and bends to create durable, beautiful flashings for making watertight connections between roofs and chimneys.
Future Deck Codes – Round the corner in 2015???
The IRC ramped up deck codes in 2009 and 2012. See what may be coming around the corner in 2015

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