Issue 149
Features
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Building Screened Doors
Wooden doors fit old houses, are easy to make, are easy to fix, and sound right when they close.
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Vinyl Siding Done Right
If vinyl’s final, you’d best get the details right. A veteran builder shows how to make it water-resistant and attractive.
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Does Vinyl Belong on a Fine Home?
A look at the pros and cons of vinyl siding and polyvinyl chloride.
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Venting a Downdraft Range
Careful planning and precise layout keep the smoke out of your eyes.
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Using Skid-Steer Loaders
Grading a driveway? Leveling a yard? Digging a trench? For under $200, you can rent one of these machines, save a load of money and leave the blisters behind.
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Timber-Frame Hybrids
Adding timber-frame elements to a stick-frame house makes economic and aesthetic sense.
