Issue 173

On the Cover

Beadboard Wainscot Made Easy

Carpenter Rick Arnold outlines his techniques for a solid, efficient, and good-looking paneling job.

The Magazine

A Shapely Kitchen
A cabinetmaker fuses curves, angles, and clever storage into a well-crafted, affordable design.
Better-Looking Bulkhead Doors
Water-shedding wooden doors improve a backyard eyesore.
Biscuit Joiners: From Simple to Super
Blade accessibility, dust collection, and fence adjustment are just a few features that explain the $100 to $650 price range.
Four Retaining-Wall Choices
Hold back the earth with blocks, concrete, timbers, or stone. Here's how different systems stack up.
A Better Way to Tile a Big Floor
A high-tech membrane minimizes the chances for cracked tile or grout failure.
Beauty on the Beach
Exposed trusses bring style to an Oregon vacation home.

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