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Laminate Flooring Is Here to Stay
It's better-looking and more affordable than ever.
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…
New tub: cast iron or steel?
Q: I’m ready to redo my bathroom. Should the new tub be cast iron or steel? Steel bathtubs cost about half as much as cast-iron tubs, but what are the…
Splined Siding
I recently built a new workshop and I sheathed it with 1x6 boards joined with galvanized splines. I like this method because it gets the most out of the width…
Laminate Flooring: Manufacturers and Retailers
A list of links to view products and see specs
Deck Railings Grow Up
Stainless steel, vinyl, aluminum, and composites are now viable alternatives to wood.
Save Energy With Rigid-Foam Insulation
Get the details right, and a small increase in wall thickness can make a big difference in energy performance.
Exterior Masking
Mask surfaces quickly and easily with the Hand-Masker tool before tackling your next paint job.
Laminate-countertop repair options
Q: I have a Formica kitchen countertop with a small area of swollen substrate due to water seeping into a joint. Is there any way I can remove the swelling, such…
PEX Pipe: Is Copper On the Way Out?
Cross-linked polyethylene tubing is cheaper to buy, is faster to install, and won't corrode or explode.

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