Issue 172
Features
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Better Ways to Frame a Deck
Smart details for ledgers, posts, and joists create a solid, attractive frame that should last as long as the house.
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Small House, Built Right
Think $50 per square foot and $50 a month for utilities are unattainable? Government-sponsored research proves otherwise.
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How to Replace a Rotted Mudsill
Use simple lifting techniques and reliable flashing details to make this an easy and permanent repair.
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Testing the Best Portable Tablesaws
Power, precision, portability, and 24-in. rip capacity for under $600.
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Kitchen Addition: From Tiny to Terrific
An architect's kitchen sketches inspire the transformation of her 1970s ranch.
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10 Roof Goofs and How to Fix Them
Installation mistakes are often to blame for leaky roofs. Roofer Stephen Hazlett shows how to repair these problems—or avoid them altogether.
Article
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Adding Detail with Built-Up MoldingThe final result looks like custom window (or door) trim, but it's painless and affordable to make by combining stock profiles.
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There's No Such Thing as a Perfect Building SiteAn architect offers smart strategies to fix imperfect situations.
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