Issue 192

Instant water heaters save energy and offer endless hot water, but not without some problems. A small tank and a big pump can fix the flaws.

Reframing exploits unused attic space and helps to open up a cramped ranch house.

An infeed support arm and outfeed table improve extra reach and stability.

A restoration carpenter gives a primer on fitting plumb rails into crooked jambs.

A solar water heater and radiant-floor heat maximize efficiency

Preserverving a historic home brick-by-brick

Another chance for Montpelier's wood beams to shine

A look at the lath walls and ceilings that make up James Madison's home

This handy infeed support stores flat when not in use

This support for long stock also makes a great working surface

This time-saver helps turn slabs into ready-to-hang doors

What started as a simple roof-framing repair turned into years of history lessons and headaches.

Taking effect in January, California’s updated wildland-urban interface building codes aim to improve fire protection in vulnerable areas where homes encroach grassy brushlands. The codes will address building materials, construction…

With the proliferation of regional and national green-building rating systems, it’s hard to choose the best one. To complicate the situation further, or perhaps to simplify it, the National Association of…

Sheetrock Mold Tough

Jambmaster

Aura interior paint with Color Lock technology is a step in the right direction.

Ridgid introduces a new type of faucet wrench

Two takes on green-building coverage I want to let you know why after many years I will be dropping my subscription. I am tired of being preached to about green…

A mulititude of fireplace designs can help accentuate the ambience of your home

Decifering the acronyms listed on the labels of shoes and boots

Choosing the right bit helps prevent stripping screws

Easy adjustments to screws, mortises, and hinges on interior doors contribute to a perfect fit.

There's no point in living in the past, so use these techniques to bring an old structure into the present

Great moments in building history: The importance of aligning the latch mechanism of a lock with its body can never be underestimated

One of the most important details on a roof is the rake, the sloping edge along the end wall of a gable, shed, or gambrel roof.

Learn how to build like a pro—use a worm-drive saw to make curved, plunge, and drop cuts

Adding a third floor doesn't always mean on top of the second story