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FEATURED ARTICLES
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Replacing 18th-Century Windows
By Noah Woodruff
Threaded rod and epoxy secure the replacement windows in this historic stone building. -
Demo-Blade Showdown
By Michael Springer
We pushed 18 recip-saw blades to their limits to determine their ability to cut quickly and resist wear. -
Straightening a Stone Wall
By Michael Pelletier
Good drainage and a network of steel pins and helical tiebacks give this wall a new lease on life.
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From the Forums
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Air Barrier vs. Insulation
Is loose fill cellulose in the attic an air barrier? The Building Science forum takes off on that
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Crown & Roof Eaves
Here's a long discussion with some nice photos and sketches about how to detail the crown molding at
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Low-E Coatings, Heat Gain, And Comfort
How do you determine the impact on occupant comfort of different types of windows and window
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Eyebrow Dormer Details
This thread about eyebrow dormers has a ton of links to example drawings and photos.
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Pouring Complicated Slab Foundations
Here's a discussion with drawings and photos about whether to form and place complicated slabs in
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Promoting Yourself With Youtube
Remodelers are putting videos about their businesses up on YouTube.
From the Archive
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Raising an Eyebrow Dormer
By Jack Galt
The technique is tricky, but the effect is worth the effort. -

Protecting the Job Site
By Steve Price
Jim Price describes simple but effective ways to keep an occupied home scratch-free during -

Safety Lessons
By Various
Eleven first-person accounts of job-site accidents - and lessons learned the hard way. -

Air-Sealing The Story-and-a-Half
By David Legg
Home performance expert David Legg delves into a challenging problem: blocking the air leaks in -

Lead-Safe Remodeling
By Tom O'Brien
Lead safety regulations can complicate life whenever you tear into an old house.
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Stair Builders' Tricks of the Trade: Creating Crown Molding Trim
In this segment of a three-part series focusing on stairbuilders' tricks of the trade, skilled craftsman Jed Dixon shows how to properly size and cut crown molding trim, as well as offering tips for accurate measuring.
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