Issue 119
Features
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Tips for Sheathing a Roof with Plywood
You're 30 ft. in the air, walking on narrow framing members and handling sheets of plywood that'll catch the wind like canvas sails. You'd better know what you're doing.
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Small Addition, Big Improvement
A new entryway dramatically helps the function and appearance of a small Cape.
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Forming and Pouring Footings
Creating straight, level, and sturdy footings is the first step in building a long-lasting home. Here's how to do it right.
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Plastic Tub-Showers
One-piece fixtures are quick to install, but should you buy a gelcoat or an acrylic model?
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Reader Feedback: Issue 119, October/November 1998
Nail-gun image is CAT scan, not MRI As a home-building layman, I assume the technical content of your magazine is correct. I never thought that as a radiologist, I would…
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The Laws of Physics
Great moments in building history: Never underestimate them
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Removing paint from bricks
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GFI outlets on wooden decks
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