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How to Replace a Window: Flashing the New Window
The most important defense against water infiltration is flashing.
How to Replace a Window: Removing the Old Window
Learn the sequence for safe, clean window removal.
How to Replace a Window: Introduction
Go step-by-step through the process of replacing your old wooden windows.
How to Make a Decorative Window Cap Flashing
A few additional bends of your copper piece turn this functional window cap flashing into a decorative detail.
Soldering Copper Cap Flashing
Learn how to shape and solder copper cap flashing, a window's first line of defense against water and the best way to prevent rot, insects, and mold.
Simplify Door Installation
A carpenter demonstrates how he uses a jig to measure a door's jamb legs with speed and accuracy.
Plumb Perfect Prehung Doors
Believe it or not, you need the level only once, and that’s before you ever touch the door.
Jigs for Jambs (and Other Door-Hanging Devices)
Measuring and cutting jigs make for fast, accurate, sturdy door-hanging.
Video Vault: Plywood Sheet-Metal Brake
Give your brake a break with this improvised custom-flashing device
Plywood sheet-metal brake
Here’s a simple method for bending a long piece of flashing on a job site. It works with thin-gauge galvanized steel and copper, but for best results, I recommend aluminum…

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