Issue 150
Features
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Using Clamps Outside the Box
They're not just for gluing up: Clamps can serve as handles and locks, or as helpers that never file for unemployment.
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Lead-Paint Safety, at Home and on the Job
Whether you're remodeling an older home or just living in one, knowing how to minimize exposure to lead will help you to keep you and your family healthy.
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Designing a House for the Sun: 4 Strategies
Orient the house and windows to ensure that all important spaces receive abundant, balanced light.
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Installing an Electrical Service
Once you know the steps, mounting and wiring a meter base and breaker panel are easier than you might think.
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Turning Corners with Beaded Casing
A shop-built jig creates a combination butt-miter joint that looks good year round.
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A Recycled Greenhouse
Framer Larry Haun shows how he built this simple garden structure with plank walls made from salvaged lumber.
