Issue 265 – Feb/Mar 2017
Features
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Paint Problems and How to Prevent Them
Knowing why paint fails is the best way to get a long-lasting, problem-free paint job.
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Dress Up a Gable With Shiplap Siding
This traditional detail is fast to install and adds historic charm, even on a new house.
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Fine-Fitting Solid-Plank Flooring
A long-lasting, good-looking floor starts with a smart layout and strong fastening.
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Bad Air Comes From Bad Ducts
Higher energy bills and lower comfort levels aren’t the worst effects of faulty ducts.
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Gutting One Bath to Build Two
Reconfiguring an existing space requires an iterative process that allows the designer to try ideas on paper and the builder to improvise on site.
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Tool Review: 18v Cordless Multitools
Modern batteries make this problem-solving tool even more useful.
Article
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Bombproof Chimney CapLead flashing keeps water out and protects masonry.
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Double-Duty Dust CollectorThis portable homemade box catches dust and provides power to job-site tools.
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FHB House: Elevating the Standard of BuildingThe build team brings the project closer to completion in preparation for the reveal of the finished home.
Commentary
Tools & Materials
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Track-Guided SidewinderThis is the first cordless saw that can replace a corded saw for 85% of what it does.
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Ultrasmooth Impact DriverThis cordless tool’s smoothness and control — no matter what type of fastener you’re driving — is impressive.
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Bright, Sturdy WorklightsPriced from $80 to $400, these lights are just the thing to illuminate your job.
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Hose-Free, Hassle-Free NailerThis cordless model works consistently at high altitudes and in cold temperatures.
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Black is the New TealMakita's brushless drill and brushless impact driver are small and comfortable.
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