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Shopmade Miter Box Comes in Handy
If you’ve ever lugged a chopsaw onto a scaffold 20 ft. off the ground to cut narrow 1x moldings, you’ll appreciate this tool. With some scrap pieces of 3/4-in. plywood…
Window detailing for T-111 siding
Q: I’m installing T-111 plywood siding on an outbuilding with several windows and doors. How should I flash the windows and doors? Humphrey Russel, Woodbury, CT A: John LaTorre, a…
What type of joist hangers should I use with pressure-treated wood?
Q: Recent “Breaktime” threads about joist hangers and the new pressuretreated lumber indicate that some builders use only stainless-steel joist hangers and nails. But in FHB #178 (p. 30), Mike…
Beach-House Bath on a Budget
Off-the-shelf materials dressed up with custom details yield a modern look with a modest price tag.
Deck Railings Grow Up
Stainless steel, vinyl, aluminum, and composites are now viable alternatives to wood.
Why do Canadian carpenters still measure in feet and inches?
Q: When I was in fourth grade, our teachers prepared us for the conversion to the metric system (I still remember the filmstrips we watched). Yet 30 years later, we’re still…
Old Barn Inspires New House
A traditional design adapts nicely to a residential site.
Anchoring Wood to a Steel I-Beam
Forget about packing the web; fasten wood to the top, and hang the floor framing with top-mount joist hangers.
Making a Better Ranch
An exterior remodel and some thoughtful landscaping give a 1960s dinosaur new life.
Custom Storage for a Pickup Truck
Plywood drawers keep tool safe, costs to a minimum, and removal easy.

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