Issue 170
Features
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Framing a Staircase
34 steps to building cut-stringer stairs.
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In Search of the Perfect Screened Porch
Make the right design choices, and you'll have an outdoor room you can enjoy without battling the bugs.
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Glue Wood Flooring to a Concrete Slab
A plywood core makes engineered flooring the most stable choice, provided the slab is flat and dry
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Handsaw Revival
Today's handsaws cut all kinds of material with renewed comfort, control, and durability.
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Strong and Simple Stairs
Whether it's four steps or four flights, the framing basics for safe, comfortable stairs are the same.
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Energy-Saving Thermostats
Easy to install, these programmable gizmos can save money and keep you comfortable.
Article
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A Fast Foundation for an AdditionThanks to interlocking foam forms, you can form, pour, and insulate any small foundation in a single day.
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Installing a Pedestal SinkPerfect for tight spaces, pedestal sinks are painless to install if you follow a few basic guidelines.
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A Concrete-Paver Patio from the Bottom UpAccurate site work and a well-compacted stone base yield an outdoor room that's firm, flat, and attractive.
