Issue 206
Features
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A Wood Floor That Can Survive Anywhere
In a basement or on a slab, create a stable platform to support quality engineered-wood flooring.
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Fire Sprinklers
With a smoking record for saving lives and protecting houses, it’s no surprise sprinklers were adopted into the International Residential Code.
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From Luxury to LEED
Used to building big houses with big budgets, the Picton brothers earned a platinum rating with their first modest green home—but mastering the learning curve wasn’t always a smooth ride.
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Site-Made Moldings in a Pinch
When all you need is a few feet of millwork to match existing trim, look to the tablesaw, a block plane, and some sanding blocks.
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Tool Review: Hole Saws for All Sorts of Materials
Bimetal saws are inexpensive and versatile, but don’t overlook the specialty tools designed to make clean cuts in less common materials.
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4 Worry-Free Wiring Repairs
Focus on accurate wiring when replacing faulty outlets, switches, and fixtures.
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Timber-Frame Bang Without the BuckUsing timber-frame elements selectively is a more affordable way to add strength and beauty to a conventionally framed home.
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How to Hang Drywall on a Gable EndThis gypsum job is tougher than most, and not just because of the high ceiling.
What is the Difference
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Concrete ReinforcementWhether you use rebar, welded-wire mesh, or both depends on several different factors.
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Chimney FlashingHere's a quick look at the pros and cons of lead vs. copper.
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What's the Difference: Nail ShanksChoosing smooth, screw, or ring-shank nails depends on what you are building, and where.
