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Fitting vinyl flooring under existing trim
Normally, my vinyl-flooring installation jobs involve one or two rooms, and there are typically two or three door openings. I prefer that the vinyl tuck under the door jambs and…
Customizing concrete blocks
On a recent remodeling project, I needed to remove a window and fill the resulting hole with cinder blocks. Ordinarily, this wouldn't be a big deal, but this wall was…
Insulators as knife sharpeners
The next time you're remodeling an old house and have to tear out the knob-and-tube wiring, save the porcelain insulators. They make great knife sharpeners. Steve A. Morris, Lynchburg, VA
Writing an Owner’s Manual for a House
Shouldn't the largest investment most people ever make come with a big, thick instruction book?
Adding a Sunroom With Porch
Low-maintenance materials combine with traditional details in a light-filled addition.
Making Plywood Box Beams
Glue, staples and a little engineering turn sheets of plywood into trusses and columns.
Making Bevel-Edge Laminate Countertops
With store-bought moldings and a router, you can give laminate counters the monolithic look of solid-surface material.
Survey of Portable Air Compressors
Job-site trails assess the quality and performance of more than two dozen compressors designed for trim carpenter.
Choosing a Lavatory Faucet
Before you're sold on style alone, consider how the faucet is made, the type of valve it uses, and the finish.
Framing Corners
A survey of methods and materials used to build warm, inexpensive and strong corners.

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