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Shower-pan thresholds
Q: Tom Meehan’s article Installing a Leakproof Shower Pan left me wondering how to finish the threshold. How is the backerboard attached without nails, which would puncture the membrane? Harold Yayer, via…
Pneumatic-assist tub placement
On a recent job, we had to place a 400-lb. cast-iron tub into a tiled tub surround on the second floor of a house. To lessen the chance of crushed…
Shingle Cut Table
While my brother is framing, roofing, siding or otherwise building something, I'm usually the one who takes care of all the prep and cutting. On a recent roofing job, he…
Interior vs. Exterior Foundation Drains
Basement pro Larry Janesky offers advice on the foundation-drain system that's right for your basement.
A Different Approach to Frame-and-Panel Doors
A three-layer sandwich takes the place of complicated joinery.
Editor's Weekend: Deadlines and Wishful Thinking
A year only sounds like a long time when you meant to have it done in four months
Rough Electrical Wiring
Knowledge of the code and a few tricks ease wiring circuits for standard receptacles and lights.
How To Mount an Electrical Box in a Tight Spot
With limited space to swing a hammer, there are still at least 3 ways to install a box securely.
Angled plug mold is easier on the knuckles
Like Sarah Susanka, I prefer to use plug mold in kitchens rather than ruin the beauty of my backsplash with a series of outlets every few feet. As Sarah explains…
Weaving Designs Into Sidewall Shingles
Learn how to weave patterns into shingle siding using contrasting red and white cedar shingles.

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