Issue 217
Features
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Pocket-Hole Jigs
Porter-Cable enters a category that has long been dominated by Kreg, but is their new jig an improvement?
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Contractor’s Guide: Retrofitting a Foundation
Lift the house safely with massive beams and get the proper subs involved to ensure the new foundation will last.
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Managing Job-Site Mud
Keep the sludge off the street and out of the water.
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Heating Options for a Small Home
A conventional furnace is overkill in a small, well-insulated house. Here are some better options.
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Why Flash and Batt Makes Sense
Closed-cell spray foam and fiberglass batts can be used together to maximize performance and minimize cost.
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Tool Test: Stud Finders and Wall Scanners
These tools can provide invaluable information, but don’t bet your job on what they tell you.
Article
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Taming an Outdated PantryClever design ideas and construction techniques for outfitting an awkward space with useful kitchen storage.
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Designing for Privacy and ViewsIn a dense neighborhood, a small, modern home embraces a secluded outdoor space.
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How it Works: Wall ScannersAssociate editor Rob Yagid explains how wall scanners detect wood and metal studs, live electrical wires, and ferrous and nonferrous metals.
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Building Skills
Master Carpenter
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Energy Smart Details
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Window ShadingThese energy smart details will help you build water-tight shading roofs for windows.
