Issue 232 – Dec 2012/Jan 2013
Features
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How to Build a Kitchen Island
Learn how to assemble semicustom cabinets and off-the-shelf parts for a hardworking island.
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Reproducing a Corbel for a House Built in 1848
When restoring a house, making accurate copies of architectural details is often part of the job.
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Code Shock
Prepare to face the strictest building codes in history.
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How to Fix a Failing Bathroom Floor
From demolition to installation, how to repair old, water-damaged floor joists.
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Toolbox Evolution
Model-specific tool cases may be facing extinction thanks to a new breed of stackable, customizable boxes.
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Insulating With Damp-Spray Cellulose
It's cheaper than spray foam, air-seals better than fiberglass, and has more recycled content than both of them.
Article
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Suited to the SiteAn architect brings his vision for a boathouse built right into its natural landscape to life.
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How it Works: Code ChangesPhoto: Dan Thornton By setting minimum standards for design and construction, building codes protect public safety while establishing uniformity in construction methods and materials. Regulations governing building have existed in…
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How to Provide Makeup Air for Range HoodsIf your kitchen has a powerful exhaust fan, it may be making your indoor air worse.
What is the Difference
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What's the Difference: Paper and Fiberglass Mesh Drywall TapeYou can use either tape, but each one has advantages in specific situations.
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Choosing the Right Plumbing ValveBall, gate, and globe valves all open and close supply lines. But they work differently and sometimes the code is specific about which you must use.
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