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Reproducing a Corbel for a House Built in 1848
When restoring a house, making accurate copies of architectural details is often part of the job.
Code Shock
Prepare to face the strictest building codes in history.
How to Fix a Failing Bathroom Floor
From demolition to installation, how to repair old, water-damaged floor joists.
Toolbox Evolution
Model-specific tool cases may be facing extinction thanks to a new breed of stackable, customizable boxes.
Insulating With Damp-Spray Cellulose
It's cheaper than spray foam, air-seals better than fiberglass, and has more recycled content than both of them.
Suited to the Site
An architect brings his vision for a boathouse built right into its natural landscape to life.
How it Works: Code Changes
Photo: Dan Thornton By setting minimum standards for design and construction, building codes protect public safety while establishing uniformity in construction methods and materials. Regulations governing building have existed in…
How to Provide Makeup Air for Range Hoods
If your kitchen has a powerful exhaust fan, it may be making your indoor air worse.
Tailgate: John Straube, Building-Science Guru
In a conversation with the Green Architects, this professor talks about why architects and engineers just don’t get it
Prep Doors for Knobs and Dead Bolts
Get the hole layout right, and the rest of the job is straightforward.

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