Issue 145

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Tool Review: Color-Coded Pneumatic Nails

Trackers make it easy to verify nail size

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  • Finishing Hardwood Floors

    A professional takes the fear out of sanding and shows how to get great results with waterborne finishes.

  • Building Affordable Houses

    By including his subcontractors in the design process and watching every penny, a Midwestern builder creates attractive starter homes for $45 per sq. ft.

  • Choosing a Framing Nailer

    Whether you prefer coil nailers or stick nailers, it's a buyer's market. Two seasoned builders sort through 30 models and find new favorites.

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    An Addition Foundation

    Learn techniques for grafting the right foundation onto a house that's neither square nor level.

  • At Home in the Forest

    Soaring cathedral ceilings and a four-step footprint enable a narrow cottage to fit comfortably between a golf course and a steep ravine.

  • Replacing a Mudsill

    Careful bracing inside and out holds a house steady as rot is removed.

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