Issue 126
Features
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Ten Common Plumbing Mistakes
A building inspector reviews the most frequent violations of the plumbing code.
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Building Dry Stone Walls
A systematic approach to stone-wall building saves time and turns beginners into artists.
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Interlocking Weatherstripping for Doors
Arguably the best protection against wind and rain penetration, two-piece bronze can be finicky to install.
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Jigsaws Revisited
Less vibration and easier blade changing distinguish the current tools from those of only five years ago.
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Laying Out and Detailing Wall Plates
Learn how a professional framer quickly and accurately transforms blueprint dimensions into templates for walls.
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A Timber-Frame/Modular Hybrid House
This economical house design features factory-built rooms that surround a post-and-beam core.
Article
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Building a MantelA frame-and-panel base topped with a broad shelf dresses up a plain fireplace.
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What to Expect From Your New HomeIn an open letter to his clients, a builder prepares them for the inevitable squeaks and cracks.
