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Combo Paint Bucket/Funnel
A simple milk jug helps in more ways than one.
Downtown Infill
No-nonsense materials and exposed trusses distinguish a Houston house with a home office built for less than $100 per sq. ft.
Year-round Cottage in the Woods
This home was styled after Northern European thatch and stone cottages.
Disappearing Doors
Pivoting foldaway doors are a good option for a closet or home office.
A Firm Foundation for a Backyard Shed
Here are four ways of building a basic, on-grade foundation for backyard buildings.
Clothes-dryer plugs
Q: I work in a hardware store, and I am frequently asked about the connection on clothes dryers. It seems that in recent years, the power supply has been changed from…
Rejuvenating an Old Porch
PVC rails and fiberglass columns keep the look classic and the maintenance minimal.
No-Trim Door Jambs
For a clean, contemporary look, create a door jamb, stop, and casing from one piece of wood.
Roof Framing with Engineered Lumber
Tips from a custom framer make the engineered-lumber learning curve easier to negotiate.
Whole-house fans
Q: I’ve been given conflicting advice on the size of whole-house fan that I need. Most sources recommend a fan that replaces the air in a house every 1 min. to…

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