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Building a New House
Building a new house? Consider both the financial and emotional implications when deciding how much you want to do yourself.
Installing Crown Molding Without a Nail Gun
A hammer, a nailset, and a bag of finish nails are all you really need to hang crown molding.
Weekend Woodshop Setup
Moving into a new wood shop is a process of adapting old fittings and tools to an unfamiliar space.
Lumber Liquidators Called Out on 60 Minutes
The CBS news show accuses the company of importing laminate flooring with formaldehyde levels that exceed safe levels.
Wiring a Subpanel
Learn how to safely and successfully install a garage subpanel.
Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting
When done incorrectly a landscape lighting system can be a household hazard. Fortunately, installing a system correctly isn’t hard. Here are the important details to consider and the one resource…
The Basics of Replacement Windows
Full-frame replacement or insert? Understand which approach is right for your window situation.
How to Become a Carpenter
Advice on landing that first carpentry job
The Best Idea for a Small Bath?
One word: Daylight
What’s the Best Attic Insulation?
The choice of insulation depends on your budget—and on your specific attic situation.

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