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The Care and Feeding of Wooden Decks
Frequent cleaning and periodic refinishing are the best ways to ensure a long and happy life for these vulnerable creatures.
Precision-fit deck posts
I have long been frustrated trying to get a decent fit while installing decking around deck posts. The drawing shows how I finally solved the problem. Before installing the posts, I…
Kitchen Remodel Transforms the House
An addition creates an ample gourmet kitchen and exciting outdoor spaces while giving this Seattle home a much-needed face-lift.
Removing collar ties
Q: We would like to turn the attic space of our garage into a storage loft. Currently, the ceiling joists in the garage are 2x8s spanning 16 ft. 6 in.,…
Building a Deck Over a Living Space
If you don't want the roof to leak, careful flashing details and a watertight membrane should be your primary concerns.
Baluster-layout device
When we build a porch or deck, we prefer to lay out the railing balusters with equal spaces between them. Problem is, the distance between a pair of posts can…
Taunton’s Home Storage Idea Book: Work-Space Storage
A proper work-space setup can help prevent the paraphernalia of work from invading the rest of your living space.
Installing Grab Bars
These safety devices aren't there for looks—they must be well anchored to help prevent bathroom injuries.
Supporting a Cantilevered Bay
Before you build that eye-catching bay onto the side of a house, you have to get the floor framing right.
Building Square Columns With Entasis
A little math and a shop-made router template give classical curves to plywood box columns.

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