Issue 124
Features
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Preventing House Fires
Knowing where fires commonly start can help builders to avoid tragedy during construction and even after the job is finished.
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Tiling a Bathroom Floor
Cementitious backerboard speeds up the job, but start with a subfloor that is firm and flat.
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Building a Timber Retaining Wall
Good drainage and a stout connection to the hillside are keys to a long-lasting wall.
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Outfitting a Clothes Closet
If your clothes have that shelf and pole at their limit, a more complex system can help you put more clothes into less space.
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Dressing up Stock Windows
Limited exterior-trim choices offered by window manufacturers create an opportunity for dressing up stock windows.
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Framing With Nail Guns
They're as common on job sites as circular saws, but if you're not using your pneumatic nailer properly, maybe you should stick with your hammer.
