Issue 308 – July 2022
Features
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10 Dos and Don'ts for Electric In-Floor Heat
Avoid costly mistakes and failure-prone fixes with these in-floor heat best practices for bathrooms.
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A Sturdy Rail for Outdoor Stairs
Preassembled baluster sections speed construction of this deck-stair guardrail.
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A Practical Approach to Installing Windows
This straightforward method focuses on water management, air infiltration, and smooth operation.
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Designing a Bathroom on the Diagonal
In a small bathroom, a reorganized space yields maximum use along with unexpected opportunities.
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How to Frame an I-Joist Roof
Engineered rafters are lighter, straighter, and often have more room for insulation than dimensional lumber.
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Fine Homebuilding Issue #308 Online Highlights
Find online articles and videos on a custom closet rebuild, insulating a basement, and more.
Tips & Techniques
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Install Windows FlushUse a long screw and a scrap piece of board to help get your windows square and level.
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Reuse Spray-Foam CansInsert wire inside a spray-foam tube to prevent it from plugging.
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Organize Tools on the Job
A plastic bins help you locate your tools easily on the job site.
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Make Smooth Cuts in HousewrapCreate a hassle-free cut starting in the middle of the roll.
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Cut Foam with Less MessA toothless blade will minimize cleanup of dust and debris.
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Boozy Brush CleanerSmall bourbon bottles are great for soaking paintbrushes.
Tools & Gear
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Cordless Drywall Cut-Out SawDesigned for cutting existing drywall, Makita's one-of-a-kind saw is quick, clean, and accurate.
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Tough and Precise Hand LiftThe Viking Arm by Massca Products can lift up to 330 lb. and is usefully for a tasks from snapping in flooring to installing doors.
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Accurate Stud FinderThe Zircon L550 stud finder has three modes for locating interior wall details including studs, joists, electrical wiring, and water lines.
HOUSES by Design
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Reverent Texas RenovationA modern update of a house designed by architect Frank Welch puts an emphasis on the client's love for cooking and entertaining.
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Decompartmentalizing a 1940s San Francisco HomeThis modernized remodel in the Bay Area is characterized by open spaces and an abundance of natural light.
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Coastal Home That Mimics NatureLocated in the Pacific Northwest, this home was designed to withstand the climate while also celebrating it.
Building Matters
Keep Craft Alive
Spec
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The Perfect Palette for Picking Paint ColorsFor your next finishing project, look no further than the Colours of London, a curated collection of 120 colors from Mylands.
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Exterior Fiberglass Doors Offer Durability and CustomizationThe IWP Aurora Line from Jeld-Wen is completely customizable while still providing that familiar “knock.”
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Adaptable Aluminum Pergola for Shade and SunCreate a great-looking, long-lasting outdoor room with Struxure’s endlessly customizable Pergola X system.
