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Ten Common Plumbing Mistakes
A building inspector reviews the most frequent violations of the plumbing code.
Faux Fridge Front
With a little custom metalwork and an extra cabinet door, you can make your refrigerator look like a million bucks (or at least a $5,000 Sub-Zero).
Putting Tile to Work in the Kitchen
The right tile in the right place can make or break the look as well as the function of your kitchen.
Salvaging a Small Bathroom
A donated sink and cast-off roofing slates meet up with a refurbished tub.
Wiring Stoves and Dryers
Code now requires a four-slot receptacle to provide both 120 volts and 240 volts.
Sound-Dampening Ceramic Tile over a Concrete Floor
Follow these guidelines from the Tile Council of America for sound-deadening tile over a concrete floor.
Wheelchair-accessible shower pan
Q: In a conventional tiled shower stall, the floor of the shower is lined with a shower an or membrane. A raised threshold or jam keeps shower water from running…
Tiling a Bathroom Floor
Cementitious backerboard speeds up the job, but start with a subfloor that is firm and flat.
A Courtyard House in Old Mexico
In a historic village, two California architects build a two-story refuge that wraps around an outdoor living room.
Building a Bow Window From Scratch
Lay out the curved plates with a trammel, then use them as a bending form for laminated trim.

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