Issue 156
Features
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Fine Homebuilding comes alive at BuildersTrade03
Regional trade show features live demonstrations and seminars
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Careful Layout for Perfect Walls
Everything from rafters to kitchen cabinets fits better when you get the walls square and the studs in the right places.
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Hide Those Ugly Window Shades
A valance of MDF and crown molding hides an unsightly shade.
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Plumbing Under a Concrete Floor
Layout is critical when the pipes are cast in stone.
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Rooms Without Walls
Ceiling heights define spaces in an open floor plan.
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Repairing Rotten Trim
Don't replace the whole board; cut out the damage and make a perfect patch.
Article
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Finish Nailers UnpluggedSix tools let you unhook from the hose.
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New Life for an Old FloorHow to prepare a wood floor for a new finish.
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An Argument for ExerciseIf building provides all the workout you need, why does getting up in the morning hurt so much?
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