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Baluster Tape Trick
Flip sticky tape for easier paint masking.
How to Make Custom Rubber Parts
Silicone and plaster are all you need to reproduce hard-to-replace rubber bushings, gaskets, and more.
Keep Water in the Shower
Self-stick weatherstripping stops drips in a frameless-glass enclosure.
Make Plans Talk
Laminated construction documents makes mark-up easy and erasable.
What Causes Frost to Form on Sheathing?
Night-sky radiation cooling is a common and typically harmless occurrence–and the likely culprit.
Finish Fix for a Varnished Door
Expert wood-finisher Peter Gedrys offers advice for maintaining and refreshing aging spar varnish on an exterior wood door.
How to Insulate a Floor over a Crawlspace
Use a combination of batts, continuous rigid foam, and a vapor barrier to safely insulate this tricky space.
How to Cut Belgian Block
Learn two reliable techniques–and what tools you will need for each–for cutting and shaping granite pavers.
Built-in Cedar Plant Stand
This easy-to-build deck accessory prevents runoff water from plant pots from rotting your deck boards.
Minimizing Concrete in a Slab-on-Grade Home
Whether your goal is to cut construction costs, minimize environmental impact, or both, there are practical ways to build a home with less concrete.

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