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A New Header for an Old Wall
Forget the jacks and temporary framing; install the two-piece header one half at a time.
Retrofitting a Ceiling Fan
With common-sense wiring and the right hardware, you can replace an existing light fixture with a breeze in almost any room in the house.
An Artistic Awakening for a Colonial Home
A sculptor and a collector of antiques use simplicity and honesty to reinvent their 18th-century farmhouse.
Can I make ungrounded circuits safer?
Q: I’m remodeling an early 1960s house. None of the old wiring has a ground wire, and all the plugs are two-prong. The new circuits in the remodeled areas are grounded,…
How to Buy that Second Home Now
Attorney Robert Goulder examines the potential tax benefits of second homes
Test Your Building-Code IQ
Vague language allows flexibility for inspectors, but it can be confusing to the rest of us. How do you score?
A Look into Cordless Combo Kits
Whichever one you buy, the circular saw, drill, and batteries are the guts of the system.
Tricking Out the Garage
There are plenty of new options for storage and organization; you might even reclaim some parking space.
A No-Fuss Newel Post
A frame-and-panel box, dressed up with molding, creates an elegant anchor for a stairway.
A Rustic Design for a Rugged Climate
Tailored to emphasize the surrounding views, this open floor plan executed in durable materials is sheltered by insulating concrete walls.

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