Issue 253 – Aug/Sept 2015

Even if you’ve had an oscillating tool for years, you may not be using it to its full potential.

What was originally planned as a modest three-season porch evolved into this striking 36-ft. by 18-ft. four-season pavilion. Some of the 8-ft.-high floor-to-ceiling walls of glass open like French doors…

Learn about 4 different ways to filter out contaminants from drinking water.

Because of wood flooring's tongue-and-groove joints, removing a damaged board and replacing it isn't intuitive. However, it's not difficult either. In this article, senior editor Andy Engel demonstrates each step…

Getting trim proportions right doesn’t take an experienced designer. All it takes is consideration and use of a few time-tested guidelines.

No wood is completely immune to rot, so it's important to know how it works.

Located in a subalpine meadow in Washington State’s Methow Valley, this 1600-sq.-ft. house was designed by architect Tim Hammer. A four-season vacation home for an active Seattle family, it’s energy…

This retired army officer now leads the American College of the Building Arts, which trains the next generations of craftspeople.

Learn how to choose and install the best insulation for several types of basement walls (but fix water-entry problems first).