Issue 225
Features
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Restore a Wood Entry Door
Let the wood shine through with a marine-grade finish that's sure to last.
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Torture Test: Spade Bits and Beyond
We take traditional spades and their modern competitors for a spin.
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Tile Backerboard Material Options
Before you begin tiling, make sure that you've chosen the right substrate.
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How it Works: Roof Trusses
The roofs on most new houses in the United States are built with trusses.
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Linking Logs
After its dismantled logs were cataloged, stripped, and cleaned, Haresign decided they would be the focus of the design.
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Tool Test: Sidewinder Circular Saws
The best saws combine speed, visibility, and a guard that opens in any cutting position.
Article
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Foam Shrinks, and Other LessonsWhat we learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.
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Framing Tricky Truss RoofsWhen building houses with trusses made for hips and valleys, careful planning and job-site organization are key to an efficient installation.
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A Watershed MomentThe winner of the 2011 Solar Decathlon offers an educated glimpse at tomorrow's environmentally sensitive, energy-smart homes.
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