Issue 266 – April/May 2017
Features
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A Simple Screened Porch
Inexpensive screen panels combined with cable railings create a clever assembly.
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Stone Walls That Stay Built
A master waller shares how to dry-lay stone walls that hold their ground for centuries.
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Better-Built Wood Railings
Elegant, site-built, rot-resistant railings don’t have to break the bank.
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The Groundwork of Landscape Design
A professional landscape designer offers advice for every phase of the process, from grading to lighting.
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Tool Test: Cordless Sliders
Meet the new class of miter saws ... from big to little, we tested them all.
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Passive House Meets Pueblo
Three projects by a Santa Fe architect demonstrate how well the Passive House performance standard and the Southwest style work together.
Article
Commentary
Tools & Materials
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IBS 2017: Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents Metal ConnectorsGet the look of reinforced timber frame construction with Simpson.
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IBS 2017: Lapolla Spray FoamThis new insulation product is eco-friendly.
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IBS 2017: FastenMaster FrameFast Structural Framing SystemFraming system looks to eliminate hurricane ties.
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IBS 2017: 3M Cubitron II Grinding DiscThis new ceramic abrasive really is mind-blowing in its speed and durability.
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Musings of an Energy Nerd
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