Wiring for the future; painting stucco; window flashing
Bosch RS20 reciprocating saw; concrete tools; knives
A good fence, versatile controls, and a long base for controlling snipe are key.
Fasco round-head stick nailer; DeWalt laser plumb bob; back-savers; electrical tools
Structured wiring is the backbone that makes home automation work.
A photovoltaic system should be properly sized, built to code, and installed so the roof doesn't leak.
Lasers and levels; saw blades; Porter-Cable high-pressure nailer; inventional wisdom
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A combination of to-do lists, paper calendars, and a computer contact manager keeps multiple jobs on track.
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A longtime custom framer evaluates eight 7 1/4-inch saws and chooses his favorites.
Toolbox (Subscriber content)
Bosch 1590 EVS jigsaw; Porter-Cable 324 MAG circular saw; specialty nailers, concrete tools
Retrofitting a multihead shower; shower enclosures; refrigerators
DrillSpotter exit hole locator, Wobble Light, gatemouth tool bag; layout tools; compactors
Expansive soils can wreak havoc on conventional wire-mesh reinforced slabs. A California structural engineer explains why post-tensioned slabs have become a popular solution for building on problem soils.
Ridgid R2600 sander, corded Hatchet; routers & accessories; sanders
Q. What's the right way to deliver power to an outbuilding? I'd like to have a panel capable of powering a small shop.
Wiring raceway, remodeling shower valve cover, escape ladder, arch supports, sawhorse brackets, instant shelving
A veteran carpenter tests and reviews the current crop of pro-grade recip saws.
Ginkgo relocation
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Q. I am remodeling a 1920s house that has the original knob-and-tube wiring. I would like to blow cellulose into the stud cavities but am guessing that it's not safe to do that with the exposed wiring in the cavities. What does code say?
The newest 10-inch job-site table saws combine the rip capacity of contractor models with the portability of 81/4-inch machines. JLC compares seven models.