Issue 120

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Understanding Cabinet Plywood

Back in the old days, veneer-core plywood was your only choice. Not any longer.

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  • Forming and Pouring Foundations

    Foundations hold up the house, hold back the earth, and keep out the water. If they're not level and square, you may end up custom-cutting every rafter.

  • Overhead Garage Doors

    They're the largest and most visible moving parts of your house, but with all the options out there, don't leave the choice up to someone else.

  • Framing Kitchen Soffits

    Full-scale patterns on the floor and prefabricated sections help you to build these small dropped ceilings accurately and efficiently.

  • Danger Can Be a State of Mind

    When it comes to job-site safety, your emotional well-being is as important as earplugs and safety goggles.

  • Tiling a Kitchen Counter

    Start with a sturdy wood underlayment, and plan the layout to get cut tiles in the back.

  • Working With Old Wiring

    Careful testing is your hedge against frayed insulation, faulty splices and missing ground wires.

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