Issue 176

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Tricking Out the Garage

There are plenty of new options for storage and organization; you might even reclaim some parking space.

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  • framing a rough opening
    Not-So-Rough Openings

    Framing exterior openings precisely will make installing the windows and doors a breeze.

  • A Look into Cordless Combo Kits

    Whichever one you buy, the circular saw, drill, and batteries are the guts of the system.

  • shower plumbing
    Replace a Shower Mixing Valve

    A new pressure-balanced valve provides safer, more convenient temperature control than you'll get from two handles.

  • how to apply glaze to painted walls
    Painting Walls With Glazes

    Add a little texture and a lot of character to your walls with a decorative painter's formula for glazing.

  • A No-Fuss Newel Post

    A frame-and-panel box, dressed up with molding, creates an elegant anchor for a stairway.

  • Tool Tote

    Think of this compact bench as a project manager you don't have to pay. You've already got the wood scraps to build it.

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