Issue 152

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Laying out Octagons

Whether framing an octagonal window or laying out a bay, here are two fast ways to get the angles right

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  • crown molding installation
    Crown-Molding Fundamentals

    Backing ripped from 2x4s and a well-planned crown-molding installation scheme take a lot of the guesswork out of this challenging job.

  • Four Ways to Shingle a Valley

    Builder Mike Guertin shows three conventional ways and one newer method for weatherproofing this crucial roof detail.

  • A Hard-Working Compact Kitchen

    Whether it's dinner for 12 or a seasonal canning project, this small kitchen is geared for more than one person working at a time.

  • A Stone House in Two Weeks

    Stone and concrete walls built flat on the ground and craned into place are fast and maintenance-free, if unconventional.

  • Removing a Bearing Wall

    Hide the new carrying beam in the ceiling, and they'll forget that wall ever existed.

  • Raise High the Bungalow

    An architect adds a new first floor under his house to gain space and better views of Puget Sound.

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