JLC Magazine 2009 October
FEATURED ARTICLES
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Lowering a Basement Floor
By John Sylvestre
Gaining an extra foot of headroom isn't easy, but it can yield valuable living space. -
Practical Cabinetmaking
By Sam Clark
Build great-looking kitchens with these simple, efficient methods. -
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From the Forums
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Anchor Straps and Treated-Wood Mud Sills
A discussion of the possible corrosion risk when standard galvanized mud-sill straps contact copper-
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Rust Never Sleeps
A spirited discussion about job-site radio quality, and the pros and cons of having a boom-box on
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Paper-based accounting
Is using a computerized accounting system worth the learning curve and possible software glitches?
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Attaching decks to a brick-sided house
A thoughtful discussion about the structural problem of attaching a deck ledger to a house that has
From the Archive
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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. -
Good-Looking Dormers
By Katie Hutchison
Architect Katie Hutchison talks about designing dormers with the proper scale and placement. -
Post-Tensioned Concrete
By Bryan Allred
Concrete reinforced with steel cables can stand up to problem soils.
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LOWER MATERIALS COST?
State and local government agencies are reporting that their stimulus-package construction dollars are stretching farther because construction bids are coming in lower. How about the residential industry, though? Are your material costs and other budget items coming in lower these days, and is that affecting your estimates on jobs?
