Issue 180
Features
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A Solid Deck Begins with Concrete Piers
Learn how to size, layout, dig, form, and pour concrete to build a simple but sturdy deck foundation.
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Tubular Skylights
There's no view of the sky and no direct sunlight, but they promise an easy installation and natural light for less than $200.
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Old Barn Inspires New House
A traditional design adapts nicely to a residential site.
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Wainscot for a Window
A simple frame and panel with applied moldings gives an ordinary window an extraordinary appearance.
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PEX Pipe: Is Copper On the Way Out?
Cross-linked polyethylene tubing is cheaper to buy, is faster to install, and won't corrode or explode.
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Build a Chinese Railing
This alternative to balusters is attractive and easy to assemble.
Article
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Dust ControlNobody will notice your flawless miters if the home is covered in filth—here's how to clear the air and contain the mess.
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Anchoring Wood to a Steel I-BeamForget about packing the web; fasten wood to the top, and hang the floor framing with top-mount joist hangers.
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Avoiding Accidents on the TablesawHere's how to get the most from your saw without getting hurt.
Letters
Building Skills
Great Moments
Video
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Using a Crosscut SledA crosscut sled not only increases the safety of working with a tablesaw, it also increases the versatility of the tool itself
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PEX Water Pipe ConnectionsLeakproof joints are made faster than soldering
