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Time to retire your hammer-tacker?
As Mike Guertin wrote in the opening paragraph of his excellent Tools of the Trade article ( ): If you're still using hammer-tacker staples alone to attach housewrap and synthetic…
Green Tax Credit Guide
Who says it' not easy being green? These energy efficient systems and upgrades save clients money now and in the long run.
Creative Kitchen Islands: We Have a Winner!
Big curves and beautiful butcher block win the day.
Cash For Caulk?
"Cash For Clunkers" was one of the few successful strategies of the economic stimulus plan, now "Cash for Caulkers" aims to follow suit.
What Happened to the Radial-Arm Saw?
Sliding compound miter saws and portable tablesaws made them obsolete, but some remember them fondly
The Mysterious Case of the Exploding Shellac Can
Here's the reason you should always check the date of manufacture when purchasing shellac.
Win a Stanley Prize Package!
Enter our "Best Built-ins & Cabinets" contest for a shot at winning one of three prize packages from Stanley.
How to Prepare an Estimate for Home Repair or New Building Projects
Borrow these great ideas for preparing an estimate from contractors and builders in the field and download a sample worksheet that simplifies the process. It's the Best of Breaktime.
Which is the greenest wall system: brick, stucco, or EIFS?
BASF recently conducted an Eco-Efficiency Analysis of wall systems to determine whether brick, stucco, or EIFS strikes the best balance between environmental burden and lifecycle costs.
Wooden Surfboard Made From 2x6s and Plywood
A surfboard from building lumber? Check out one Breaktimer's photo essay detailing how to make a hollow-core wooden surfboard from 2x6s and plywood

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