Issue 82

On the Cover

Framing Walls

Speed and efficiency are the results of a careful, well-thought-out layout.

The Magazine

Don't Forget the Blocks
Blocking makes a house more stable and makes it easier to install drywall, plumbing, and siding.
Making a Bullnose Starting Step
You don't have to buy this classic detail; kerf-bending oak is easier than it looks.
Taping and Finishing Drywall
How to get smooth walls with minimum sanding.
Testing Grandpa's Patience
Great moments in building history: My limited carpentry skills

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