Issue 140
Features
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Keeping a Basement Dry
Waterproofing the foundation walls is only the first step; you also need a system of drains around the foundation that silt won't render useless.
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A Stair in the Air
Southern yellow-pine treads hide welded-steel brackets that make these stairs appear to float in space.
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Building a Crosscut Sled for a Tablesaw
Making square cuts on wide stock is quick, safe and easy with this simple jig that you can build in a day
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Solo Drywall Hanging
Get help when you can, but if you have to install these unwieldy sheets by yourself, it pays to rent a lift.
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A Builder's Guide to Avoiding Skin Problems
From cracked fingertips and contact allergies to cement burns and skin cancer, the prevention is better than the cure.
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Working With Fiber-Cement Siding
Impervious to bugs and water, fiber-cement lap siding requires some special tools and techniques to be installed properly.
Article
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Framing With a CraneFor lifting beams, walls or material, cranes can save your wallet and your back
Letters
Great Moments
Video
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Hand Signals for CranesGetting the crane to do what you need is as simple as pointing your finger
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Use A Router To Cut DrywallCut the holes for doors, windows, and electrical boxes fast and accurately
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Cutting Floor Joists to LengthSnap a chalkline on the mudsills, and the measuring is done
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Cut a Thin Strip of Drywall Without Breaking ItMove away from the edge a few inches and score it twice
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