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Remodeling trauma
One builder's take on minimizing client anxiety
20 Considerations that help a project run smoothly
A seasoned architect offers up common-sense ideas for keeping any job predictably on track
Hide Those Ugly Window Shades
A valance of MDF and crown molding hides an unsightly shade.
Repairing Rotten Trim
Don't replace the whole board; cut out the damage and make a perfect patch.
Finish Nailers Unplugged
Six tools let you unhook from the hose.
Short-Point Measurement
Any piece of mitered trim has two points on its end. The acute angle at the very tip of the workpiece is called the long point; the short point is…
Careful Layout for Perfect Walls
Everything from rafters to kitchen cabinets fits better when you get the walls square and the studs in the right places.
New Life for an Old Floor
How to prepare a wood floor for a new finish.
Trimming a drywall patch
Recently, I had to finesse a small piece of drywall into place as a patch. As I began fitting the drywall into its opening, it became clear that I needed…
Supporting a deck without attaching it to the house
Q: The deck on my stucco house was attached by running the joists through the walls and into the house. Posts support the outer part of the deck. Some of the…

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