Issue 205
Features
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The Efficient Way to Trim Exterior Windows
The key to durable trim and a safer and faster job is to assemble the trim first and install it later.
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A Custom Finish for Affordable Doors
Layers of dye and glaze add instant character to an inexpensive interior door.
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The Bright Future of Lighting
With stricter energy requirements and improved light technology, we all may be switching to CFLs and LEDs.
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Upgrade Your Kitchen with a Pull-Out Trash Drawer
Installed in an existing kitchen cabinet, this drawer is simple and sturdy, and it hides disposables only a slide away.
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A Striking Hillside Home
In New York state, a new house combines compound curves and energy-saving details.
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Venting a Tricky Old Roof
Retrofitting undershingle intake and ridge vents helped to cool and dry this 120-year-old attic.
Article
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16 Ways to Improve the Air You BreatheDiscovering the causes of poor indoor-air quality is the first step in creating a healthful home.
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Removing Interior WallsA step-by-step guide for taking down walls without wrecking the house.
Tools & Materials
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Two bits from BoschA torture-test for Bosch's newly-introduced bits
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Bandages for a day’s workBand-Aid Tough-Strips stand up to a full day of hands-on work
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First-rate fiber-cement sawRidgid's Fuego 5-in fiber-cement saw (R3400) features a unique dust-collection system
Letters
What is the Difference
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What's the Difference: Titanium Hammers vs. Steel HammersIt turns out that the hype surrounding titanium has value.
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What's the Difference: Is PVA, polyurethane, or CA glue right for my project?All 3 of these common types of adhesives have a place in home building, but each is better for specific uses.
