Issue 220
Features
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Tool Test: Cordless Finish Nailers
These tools free you from the tangle of an air hose and let you go right to work with little setup.
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Will Vinyl Windows Last?
They don’t have the track record of wood windows, but chosen and installed with care, modern vinyl products can compete.
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Cabinet Door Shoot-Out
Mortise-and-tenon vs. cope-and-stick joinery: Experienced cabinetmakers share their preference.
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Bending Synthetic Decking for Decorative Inlays
The ability to heat-form cellular-PVC and other composite boards on site paves the way for designs that can set a deck apart.
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An Inside Look at Living Roofs
If you follow this approach toward energy savings, storm-water control, and progressive design, you had better get the details right.
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Testing and Sealing Ductwork
Leaky ducts waste energy and contribute to a host of building problems.
Article
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The Second Time AroundA new house built on the small footprint of the original benefits from pace-saving strategies and a modern insulation package.
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How It Works: Cordless finish nailerIn this "How It Works" article, associate editor Rob Yagid takes one model, the Paslode IM250A, and explains what powers it, how its combustion process works, and how it drives a fastener through a piece of trim.
What is the Difference
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What's the Difference: Panel RatingsDecoding the APA Stamp
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Tile Thinset Mortar OptionsCheck with the ANSI standards when choosing a tile adhesive.
