JLC Magazine 2010 January
FEATURED ARTICLES
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Building With Log Posts
By Kim and Linda Katwijk
Use these methods to incorporate natural timbers into your custom work. -
Installing Iron Balusters
By Gary Striegler
This method is fast and reduces epoxy cleanup. -
Blower Door Testing
By David Keefe
Diagnose problems in the building envelope with this simple, reliable tool.
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From the Forums
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Comparing Miter Saws
Carpenters put some saws and blades through their paces, and discuss their observations.
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Bathtub Choices For A Spec House
What's nicer than fiberglass but low-maintenance and reasonable in cost?
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Troubleshooting A Wet Cathedral Roof
Condensation on the underside of roof sheathing in a cathedralized South Carolina roof.
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Mitered Corner Decking Details
Here's a discussion about how to make mitered corners on decks or deck rails look good in the long
From the Archive
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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. -
Installing Cable Railings
By Kim and Linda Katwijk
Stainless-steel cable railings give elevated decks and porches a clean, high-end look.
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A Green Review on Surfaces
Michael Anschel and Carl Seville review American Clay, Accoya, BASF’s ThermalCORE, Crossville Tile and Vetrazzo Surfaces.
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Insulation Choices
It's not just about the pink stuff anymore. Builders today can mix and match batt products, blown-in fiber, rigid board, and spray foams. Which insulation products do you prefer, and in what situations?
