Issue 212
Features
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The Rotproof Porch
Water management is the key to keeping a porch standing for decades.
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Understanding the Benefits of Heat-Pump Water Heaters
A new breed of water heater uses time-proven heat-pump technology to cut energy consumption in half.
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Recovery Remodeling
20 practical improvements that will pay off—personally and financially—when the market bounces back.
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House Painting: Spray Rig vs. Brush and Roller
Consider prep time, conditions, and cleanup to determine the fastest way to tackle an exterior paint job.
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The Ever-Evolving House
On a steep slope in the Blue Ridge Mountains, an architect delivers a family retreat for every stage of life.
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Hinge Jigs
Not every door is prehung, so we evaluated nine single-hinge and full-length-hinge router templates to choose the best.
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Start Your Railing RightFasten posts for a deck railing you can lean on for years to come.
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Built-ins, AnywhereOutfit a mudroom with functional storage that looks good enough for any room in the house.
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Multimedia WiringWith this step-by-step guide, you can make telephone, Internet, video, and audio connections anywhere in the house.
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Q&A: The EPA's New Renovation, Repair, and Painting RuleRemodeling work in most pre-1978 homes is now subject to new lead-safety regulations established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Any remodeling work that disturbs painted surfaces must now comply…
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