Issue 224
Features
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How it Works: Standby Generators
Whether you’re trying to keep the water running during a power failure or the lights on and the air conditioner humming during a blackout, a standby generator can be an invaluable addition.
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Flawless Drywall Finish
A final skim coat of compound creates a surface as smooth as plaster but at a lower cost.
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Standby for Power
A generator can provide days of emergency power. Here's how to choose the right one.
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Installing a New Window in an Old Opening
A leak-free installation depends on compatible materials and multiple layers of defense.
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It’s Time to Switch to Cap Fasteners
Gone are the days of hammer tackers for installing housewrap and roof underlayment.
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Incorporating Best Practices
How the best builders adopt new materials and building techniques to boost quality and profits.
Article
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Building Better Affordable HomesHow to increase style and efficiency on a modest budget.
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Stormproof Your RoofSelf-adhering underlayment provides critical protection in vulnerable locations.
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Shinto ShedThe extreme simplicity of the ancient shinmei-zukuri style of Japanese architecture inspired Glenn Montgomery’s 9-ft. by 12-ft. shed.
What is the Difference
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What's the Difference: Amp hoursThe rise in popularity of lithium-ion batteries in power tools over the past six years has brought consumers voltage options ranging from a compact 3.6v up to a muscle-packed 36v.…
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Sanded vs. Unsanded GroutWhich of these two common styles of grout you use on your tile job is typically based on the width of the joints between tiles.
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How to Choose the Right SandpaperLearn the pros and cons of the 3 common abrasive materials to pick the type of sandpaper that best matches your project.
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