Issue 103
Features
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Two Projects Customize a Kitchen
A spice shelf and a decorative steam-bent dish rack improve the looks and the utility of any kitchen.
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Lumber Grade Stamps
Learning the language of grade stamps can help builders pass framing inspections and avoid callbacks.
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Avoiding Common Mistakes in Concrete and Masonry
An engineer offers a few simple changes to make walls and foundations much sturdier.
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A New Way to Repair Old Plaster
If cracks and crumbling plaster have you down, here's a remedy that uses basic methods and materials, and that requires no sanding.
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Adding a Seasonal Porch
A timber-framed, screened-in porch with an awning roof keeps out insects but comes down easily to let in winter sun.
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Bookshelf Basics
A guide to support systems, shelving designs and materials.
Article
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Choosing Resilient FlooringBecause of environmental concerns, cork and linoleum now compete with vinyl as attractive, durable flooring alternatives.
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Installing Electrical Boxes and ReceptaclesKeep boxes straight and splices tight for safe, trouble-free circuits.
