Issue 309 – Aug/Sept 2022

Fix misaligned flooring seams with the help of hot glue and scrapwood.

Low-expanding foam at the contact points keep shower-surround panels from flexing under pressure.

If you have to put a wood post in the ground, bury the uncut, factory-treated end.

Cut two notches in the top of a 5-gal. bucket for a homemade V-head pipe stand with plenty of space for storing fittings and tools.

Avoid knots and tangles in an air hose by clamping a metal strut channel to the handle of your air compressor.

Cardboard boxes lined up with a tiled wall makes demo cleanup quicker and easier.

A rundown of popular topics and proposals under consideration for the next edition of the International Residential Code.

In addition to mixing compound, mortar, or concrete, the DeWalt cordless mixer/drill is sturdy enough for large-diameter self-feeding bits and hole saws.

Arno's timber-framing chisels offer a quality cutting edge at a low price point.

When you only need a few tools for the job, this small holder is more relable than a back pocket.

This home includes expanses of glass, including glass floors, that encapsulate tree-canopy views.

The design team made sure this new-build home maximized the site while fitting in with the historical character of its neighborhood.

This seasonal lakehouse retreat sits on top of a bluff with a modern open plan and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Former editor Kevin Ireton describes his passion for the craft and the joy he finds when working out complex projects and creating something both useful and helpful.

This energy-efficiency expert focuses on the benefits of building energy-smart homes beyond saving money.

This AC unit from July comes with all the fixings for a healthful, functional, and good-looking home.

This Danish manufacturer has found a way to bring modern, architect-designed cabinetry to the masses.

This fastening system from Nova USA Wood Products accommodates natural wood siding expansion and contraction.