Lumber and Sheet Goods - Page 27 of 46

Upside Down and Backward Works Best for Crown Molding
A simple jig and a couple of pattern blocks reduce the risk of cutting crown molding at the wrong angle.
A Different Approach to Frame-and-Panel Doors
A three-layer sandwich takes the place of complicated joinery.
Learning Curves for Decks
Thin stock, waterproof glue and a big 1x4 compass simplify deck curves.
Built-up Center Beams
These simple site-built beams are the backbone of the house, so make sure you build them straight and set them level.
Weaving Designs Into Sidewall Shingles
Learn how to weave patterns into shingle siding using contrasting red and white cedar shingles.
Re-creating Victorian Trim
Complicated profiles require custom knives, but installation is a cinch.
Sheet goods in irregular spaces
Q: I have an old closet in an ancient house that I’d like to line with 1/4-in. cedar oriented strand board (OSB). None of the walls is straight, and the floor…
Wood exposed to weather
Q: I’ve been working on a two-story addition to my Chicago home for the better part of a year. I don’t have the roof on the structure, and I’m concerned that…
Flashing Brick-Veneer Walls
Good masonry work blocks most rainwater, and proper flashing details expel what does get through.
Choosing Kitchen Countertops
The perfect marriage of cost, aesthetics and performance is what suits your lifestyle and budget best.

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