Issue 213
Features
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Keep Siding Dry With a Vented Rain Screen
The best way to deal with water is to let it drain away or dry out, and a gap of less than an inch behind the siding ensures both.
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Save Time With a Prefinished Wood Floor
Factory-finished products mean less work on site, but they demand a more careful installation.
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Tool Test: Demolition Blades
The price you pay for these reciprocating-saw blades doesn’t necessarily correspond to the performance you get.
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The Remodeler’s Guide to Construction Debris
A thoughtful plan is the key to minimizing waste and maximizing profit.
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Do Europeans Really Make the Best Windows?
These cold-weather windows are relatively new to our shores and perform well, but some lesser-known North American products may be just as good.
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A Cool Texas Remodel
A remodeled ranch stays in the same footprint, but gains a master suite and a passive-cooling strategy.
Article
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Add Storage to Your Stair RailA long cabinet with traditional joinery and improvised details replaces a traditional stairwell railing.
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Bringing the Water Shortage HomeIt has meant drought in some parts of the country, and nothing more than low-flow fixtures in others. The fact is, the nation’s growing water crisis is changing the houses we build.
What is the Difference
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Soft-Cap Kneepads: Rubber, Foam, Leather, or Gel?What's the difference?
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What's the Difference: PaintbrushesChoose the right bristle shape, ferrule type, and handle style to match the demands of your paint job.
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