Issue 124

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Paint and Primer

Are they really the same thing with different labels?

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Features

  • Preventing House Fires

    Knowing where fires commonly start can help builders to avoid tragedy during construction and even after the job is finished.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Dressing up Stock Windows

    Limited exterior-trim choices offered by window manufacturers create an opportunity for dressing up stock windows.

  • 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.

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