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California codes improve fire protection
Taking effect in January, California’s updated wildland-urban interface building codes aim to improve fire protection in vulnerable areas where homes encroach grassy brushlands. The codes will address building materials, construction…
New antimold drywall, same green color
Sheetrock Mold Tough
What's the Difference: Safety footwear
Decifering the acronyms listed on the labels of shoes and boots
A Bad Splice Might Indicate More Problems
A licensed electrician diagnoses potential problems and explains how to redo the splice correctly.
Fixing Woodpecker-Pecked Shingles
Woodpeckers made some awful 1/2-in.-dia. holes in my red-cedar sidewall shingles. After replacing more shingles than I care to admit, I came up with an easy, effective solution. I simply…
A Volunteer's Gulf Coast Journal
A contractor shares his experiences helping to rebuild a Katrina-ravaged community
A New Roof Over the Old One
This homeowner found that replacing a worn out roof provided a good opportunity to insulate above the sheathing before installing new roofing.
Filling Wooden Floor Scratches
Coverup accidents with a dust and adhesive mix
Sanding and Finishing Hardwood Floors
A practical guide to a beautiful surface
Foolproof fire extinguisher
Tundra fire extinguisher operates like a common aerosol can

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