Issue 158
Features
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How To Mortise a Hinge with a Chisel
Learn how to to lay out and cut a mortise for a door hinge with a sharp chisel.
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Three Tough Glues for Outdoor Use
The right adhesive will keep joints tight and wood from rotting.
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Enhance a Room With a Window Seat
A simple design, jazzed up with molding, creates a cozy nook for less than $200.
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Undercabinet Lighting
Low-voltage fixtures put kitchen light where you need it most.
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Laying a Flagstone Walkway
Setting the stone is the fun part; preparing a solid base first will make the walk last.
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Larry Haun's 10 Rules for Framing
Expert framer Larry Haun details guidelines for working efficiently and accurately.
Article
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The Small House Done WellProper scale and great details make 1200 sq. ft. an interesting place to live.
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Leveling an Old CeilingSteel studs attached to the sides of existing floor joists of the room above create a flat surface for new drywall.
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Pocket-Hole JigsTools for making quick, strong joints in everything from cabinets to window casings.
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Keep a Dormer Addition Clean and DryA well-planned construction sequence contains the debris and keeps the rain out of the house.
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A House That's Half PorchIn this compact floor plan, the outdoor spaces work as hard as the indoor.
