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Handy Shingle Lifter
Break the seal with a brick trowel when you need to lift the edge of an asphalt shingle.
Make Your Own Rigid Foam Roof-Vent Baffles
A simple cutting tool made with scraps of wood and a utility-knife blade allows you to make baffles to put between your rafters for a better insulation job.
Fiberglass-Batt Dispenser
If you need to open up a bundle of fiberglass insulation, you could just slice the bag with a utility knife and let the whole compressed package explode, but there’s…
How to Flash a Window Sill
Learn how to use flexible self-adhering flashing tape to waterproof the rough sill.
Editor’s Choice Award 2016: Downsize and Simplify
This compact near-zero-energy home is designed for those looking to live well with minimal impact
Best Traditional Home 2016: 21st-Century Bungalow
A bigger kitchen and a second floor combine with a period details to update a Texas spec project
Best Remodel 2016: Craftsmanship & Collaboration
A stunning winder stair is at the heart of a savvy remodel in rural Vermont
Best New Home 2016: The Architecture of Simplicity
This new zero-energy home captures the spirit of the Shakers with elegant details and a straightforward plan
How to Install a Deck Ledger
Fastening a deck ledger with structural screws is fast and easy
How to Install a Ventilated Rainscreen
Providing an air space between siding and sheathing helps walls to stay dry, making houses more durable.

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