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New Window in an Old Wall
Five steps, four hours, one window, zero mess.
A Bookcase That Breaks the Rules
Handsome and affordable, these built-in bookshelves take less than a day with simple methods and no special tools.
Tiling over a Cracked Concrete Slab
Before tiling over cracks in the concrete, first prep the slab with a crack-isolation membrane.
Refinishing “ebonized” oak flooring
Q: We recently removed 40-year-old wall-towall carpet in a relative’s home to expose the oak plank floor underneath. For several years, the carpet had been subjected to frequent “accidents” from her…
I-Joist Cutoff Fixture
Because my crew and I frame our floors exclusively with I-joists, we needed to find an efficient way to cut them to accurate lengths. Using a regular framing square to…
Nail Guns for Joist Hangers
Fast and accurate, these pneumatic tools put framing connector nails right where they're needed.
Graphic Guide to Site Construction: Grading and Drainage Principles
Guidelines for preventing erosion and directing water away from the house
A Modest Hacienda
In New Mexico, owners pitch in to create an up-to-date home with old-world charm.
Dust mask for a circular saw
For those of us who occasionally cut bricks and concrete blocks with framing saws, consider the following: To avoid abrasive dust being drawn over the motor windings, simply pull an…
Repainting a House: Don’t Be Afraid to Spray
For each hour spent masking, you'll save eight hours of brushing and get a superior paint job.

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