Issue 18

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Insulating and Parging Foundations

Covering concrete walls with rigid foam insulation and troweling on stucco requires experience with the materials.

The Magazine

Curbless Skylights
Insulated glass mounted flush with the roof in a low-cost, site-built design.
On the Edge
An overview of grinding and honing for the carpenter, wherein the author argues for more skill and fewer gadgets.
Rubble-Trench Foundations
A simple, effective foundation system for residential structures.
Making Window Sash
How to do a custom job with ordinary shop tools and a router.

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