Issue 96
Features
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Installing Prehung Doors
An accurate level and a bucketful of shims will correct just about any out-of-plumb condition.
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A Screen Porch Dresses up a Ranch
Wide overhangs and a wraparound stone patio keep this elegant outdoor-living area cool and dry.
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Venting the Kitchen
To expel kitchen moisture and grease efficiently, select an appropriate exhaust system and make the duct run short and straight.
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Roofing with Slate
With the right fasteners and flashings, you'll get a roof that can last a hundred years.
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Framing a Gable Roof Over a Bay
Letting ceiling joists cantilever beyond the walls makes this challenging roof detail stronger and easier to build.
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Installing Horizontal Wood Siding
A carpenter's tricks for accurately laying out, cutting and fitting the classic wood siding.
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