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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…
Removing Caulk from Fiberglass Fixtures
Follow this method to keep fiberglass tubs scratch-free when removing caulk.
The case of the electric mud
While remodeling the basement of an older house, I ran into a shocking problem. The basement had been remodeled years ago. My job was to add a few sheets of…
Tiling a Kitchen Counter
Start with a sturdy wood underlayment, and plan the layout to get cut tiles in the back.
Working With Old Wiring
Careful testing is your hedge against frayed insulation, faulty splices and missing ground wires.
Supporting a half-vaulted ceiling
Q: I’d like to remove ten ceiling joists in a second-floor 13-ft. by 13-ft. bedroom on the front half of my house to create a vaulted ceiling. The back half of…
Plastic Tub-Showers
One-piece fixtures are quick to install, but should you buy a gelcoat or an acrylic model?
Removing acoustic texture without the mess
As my client watched over my shoulder while I began removing the acoustic texture on his ceiling, I thought about the incredible mess I was about to make. There just…

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