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Editor's Weekend: Deadlines and Wishful Thinking
A year only sounds like a long time when you meant to have it done in four months
Re-creating Victorian Trim
Complicated profiles require custom knives, but installation is a cinch.
Patching Holes in Textured Drywall
My work includes patching holes in drywall from time to time. And if the holes are in textured walls, either orange-peel or knock-down texture, I've got to set up my…
Video Vault: Stop Ceiling Fan Blade Wobble
Using the balancing clip is a tedious job, but necessary when all else fails.
Exterior-Trim Details That Last
Flexible caulk joints combined with a drainage path for moisture keep vulnerable trim elements rot-free.
Job-Site Sharpening Tips
The right tools and a few easily made jigs will give you an edge on your chisels, your planes and your competition.
Pneumatic Finish Nailing
A production finish carpenter explains how to use and maintain these indispensable tools.
A Builder’s Guide to Avoiding Skin Problems
From cracked fingertips and contact allergies to cement burns and skin cancer, the prevention is better than the cure.
Shutting down a house for winter
Q: We own a mid-1800s lake front cottage in upstate New York. The house is not occupied in the winter, and keeping the electric heat set at 50°F to prevent things from…
Shingle Lifter
Sometimes the most difficult part of repairing an old asphalt-shingle roof is separating the shingles. After all, the shingles are designed to glue themselves to each other along their leading…

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