Issue 133
Features
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A Look Through Patio Doors
Sliding or hinged, big panes or multilite, these glass doors should be built to withstand the elements as well as years of abuse.
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Straightening Framed Walls
Blame it on sloppy framing or lousy lumber, but many stud walls need some remedial work before the drywall goes on.
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Running Exterior Trim
Fascias, rakes, soffits, and corner boards aren't scrutinized like interior woodwork, but they still have to look good and stand up to weather.
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Inexpensive Strategies for Green Building
Yes, recycled lumber and plantation-grown lumber cost more, but designing smaller houses, orienting them for solar gain and minimizing job-site waste don't.
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Installing a Geothermal Heating and Cooling System
Ground-source heat pumps rely on buried water loops to heat and cool efficiently and economically.
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Making Storm Shutters
Simple to build and more attractive than plywood, these shutters are also easy to secure when the big one is closing in.
Article
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Arch-Top in the ValleyWith a curving roof and Craftsman-style detailing, this modern house is designed with engineered framing and an eye on expansion.
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Building a Lazy-Susan CabinetRevolving shelves on heavy-duty carousel hardware make the most of a kitchen corner.
