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A Hard-Working Compact Kitchen
Whether it's dinner for 12 or a seasonal canning project, this small kitchen is geared for more than one person working at a time.
Reinforcing Cabinets for Concrete Countertops
Learn how to beef up a cabinet to hold the weight of a concrete countertop.
Four Ways to Shingle a Valley
Builder Mike Guertin shows three conventional ways and one newer method for weatherproofing this crucial roof detail.
Stopping redwood bleed-through
Q: I’ve been painting the redwood trim around the windows and doors in my office. Despite two coats of interior latex primer and two coats of exterior semigloss latex, I continue…
Toilet-Seat Washers
I find that most toilet seats loosen where they bolt to the toilet, especially if the bolts are nylon instead of brass. That’s because you can make the nylon nuts only…
Preparing the Valley of a Roof for Shingling
Proper preparation goes a long way toward preventing leaks.
How to Estimate Materials for Roofing Projects
Builder Mike Guertin explains 3 ways to calculate the quantity of shingles you'll need for your next roofing job.
Installing an Electrical Service
Once you know the steps, mounting and wiring a meter base and breaker panel are easier than you might think.
Historic Baths for a Shingle-Style House
Beadboard tile, period fixtures, and picture-framed medicine cabinets are just the start.
Using Clamps Outside the Box
They're not just for gluing up: Clamps can serve as handles and locks, or as helpers that never file for unemployment.

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