Issue 105

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Installing Elegant Wainscot Paneling

This three-part system is fast to install, flexible in design and practically unaffected by changes in humidity.

The Magazine

Hydronic Radiant-Floor Heating
Concrete slabs, thin slabs, and metal plates offer different ways of routing radiant heat underneath every floor in the home.
Synthetic Stucco
Exterior insulation and finish systems provide an attractive, energy-efficient, low-maintenance siding; but should you trust them on your house given their recent failures?
Building an Arts and Crafts Stair
An updated and code-compliant interpretation of the classic Greene and Greene Gamble House staircase.
Fixing a Cold, Drafty House
Forget about weatherstripping doors and windows. Sealing and insulating the attic are the keys to lower heating bills and a more comfortable house.
An Indoor / Outdoor Bathroom
Modern fixtures and sleek tile meet rustic duckboards in a bath with a walkout shower.
Hut, Sweet Hut
Great moments in building history: Always remember the importance of community

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