Issue 176
Features
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Not-So-Rough Openings
Framing exterior openings precisely will make installing the windows and doors a breeze.
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A Look into Cordless Combo Kits
Whichever one you buy, the circular saw, drill, and batteries are the guts of the system.
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Replace a Shower Mixing Valve
A new pressure-balanced valve provides safer, more convenient temperature control than you'll get from two handles.
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Painting Walls With Glazes
Add a little texture and a lot of character to your walls with a decorative painter's formula for glazing.
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A No-Fuss Newel Post
A frame-and-panel box, dressed up with molding, creates an elegant anchor for a stairway.
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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.
Article
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A Rustic Design for a Rugged ClimateTailored to emphasize the surrounding views, this open floor plan executed in durable materials is sheltered by insulating concrete walls.
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Running New Wires through Old WallsWith an assortment of tools, a few tricks, and a little luck, you can make electrical cable go where you didn't think it could.
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Ask the Experts
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Is hot water better than steam?
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Painting metal-clad
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Nailing roof shingles in high-wind zones
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Roof venting
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Selective soldering strategy
