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Cutting brick for a door
Q: I want to move a 16-ft. garage door to a different wall in my one-story hip-roof garage. The outside covering is brick; the inside is conventional 2x4 wood framing. How…
Adding an Outdoor Faucet
Installing a frostproof faucet is easier than dragging a hose around the house.
An Improved Stair Gauge
This jig is quicker to build than the routed-slot system, but the best part of it is the ends.
Two Styles, One Home
A California couple shows how 'his' house and 'her' house became their house.
Synthetic Decking Takes Off
Now available in a variety of colors and textures, this durable array of products won't rot, splinter, or crack. What's not to like?
Better Ways to Frame a Deck
Smart details for ledgers, posts, and joists create a solid, attractive frame that should last as long as the house.
Control vs. Isolation Joints in a Concrete Driveway
The choice depends on whether the joint is separating two different building elements or dividing one large one.
Kitchen Addition: From Tiny to Terrific
An architect's kitchen sketches inspire the transformation of her 1970s ranch.
Small Bath with Big Ideas
Clever design transforms an attic space into a serene master bath.
Retrofitting Footings When Digging in an Old Basement
An engineer offers design advice and words of caution for building concrete retaining walls after removing a basement slab.

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