Issue 81

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Installing Drywall

How to keep the sheets flat and the seams to a minimum.

The Magazine

Porches That Won't Rot
For a long, healthy life, these structures need a breath of fresh air.
Detailing for Wood Shrinkage
If you think ahead, you can avoid nail pops, cracked drywall and sloping floors.
Installing Mortise Locksets
Whether you drill and chisel or rout with an expensive lock mortiser, cutting a big hole for the case is only part of the job.
Simple Workbenches
These site-built benches are easy to make and simplify many jobs.
Refacing Kitchen Cabinets
A veneer face-lift makes a "new" kitchen affordable.
The Night We Dressed the Foundation
Great moments in building history: The crazy new neighbors

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