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Building a Bow Window From Scratch
Lay out the curved plates with a trammel, then use them as a bending form for laminated trim.
Joining galvanized and copper plumbing
You'll need a dielectric plumbing fitting: A coupling, union, or brass alternative will do the trick
Supporting a sink cutout
The drawing shows the trick we use to make sink cutouts in laminate counters. First, we draw the cutline on the counter. Then we use a spade bit to drill…
Building for Affordability and Energy Efficiency
Walls of aerated concrete block, a passive-solar design and a truss roof all make it possible
Has Latex Won the Paint Wars?
More durable and versatile than ever, water-based exterior house paints are pushing oil to the brink of extinction.
Updating the Kitchen Pantry
By using both manufactured and shop-built parts, these versatile cabinets can be made quickly and efficiently.
Block Planes for Carpenters
A veteran carpenter surveys the current offerings and tells how he gets the best performance from his planes.
Vinyl windows at high altitudes
Q: I want to buy a condo being built at an altitude of 9,000 ft. The contract calls for vinyl windows, but a local architect and the local lumber store both…
Weaving patterns in sidewall shingles
Q: Fine Homebuilding has featured many houses over the years with decorative patterns woven into the shingle courses. One such example with a diamond pattern appears in issue #105 on p.…
Making the Most of a Laundry Room
A laundry chute, a custom-built towel drawer and a fold-down ironing board ease the tedium of wash day.

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