Issue 221
Features
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Finish Stairs With Finesse
Carefully planned skirts and a couple of tricks make trimming stairs an easier job, no matter how bad the framing.
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2 Ideas for Custom Railings
Site-built deck rails use unconventional materials to preserve the view.
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A Crown-Mold Concrete Mantel
A stock crown profile and quarter-round form the mold for an inexpensive and unique fireplace surround.
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Creating a Curved Concrete Walkway
Form, pour, and stamp a concrete sidewalk for an inviting path to any front door.
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Torture Test: Sanding Disks
Hook-and-loop sanding disks are disposable items, but we separate the performers from the throwaways.
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Built for Foul Weather
A new home on the Oregon coast blends reclaimed materials with durable details.
Article
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Tool Test: Top-Handle JigsawsThe best of these pro-level tools should be equally suited to heavy, aggressive cuts and delicate, detailed curves.
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How it Works: Fiberglass-Batt InsulationWhile fiberglass batts continue to be a widely used form of insulation, they don't always perform to their rated R-value.
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A Crash Course in Roof VentingBuilding scientist Joseph Lstiburek explains when to vent your roof, when not to, and how to execute each common roof-venting approach successfully.
