JLC Extra from this Month’s Issue
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Energy Tax Credits
Roll over this interactive poster to see the requirements and deadlines for remodeling-related energy improvements and equipment. The information comes from Remodeling magazine's coverage of the stimulus package.
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Manufactured Deck Railings
A list of companies that offer deck-rail kits, plus links to their products
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Block Foundations for Small Additions
Before-and-after photos of the finished kitchen in Rob Corbo's article about doing his own foundation work.
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JLC October 2009
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Energy Tax Credits
Roll over this interactive poster to see the requirements and deadlines for remodeling-related energy improvements and equipment. The information comes from Remodeling magazine's coverage of the stimulus package.
article
Manufactured Deck Railings
A list of companies that offer deck-rail kits, plus links to their products
JLC July 2009
slideshow
Building a Cantilevered Stair (Continued)
Photos of the finished staircase featured in Armin Gollannek's article.
JLC June 2009
video
Installing Dense-Pack Cellulose in Fat Walls
In this companion piece to his article "Building a Tight House," Maine builder Dan Kolbert takes a closer look at the installation and properties of dense-pack cellulose insulation.
JLC May 2009
video
Weathering Tough Times
In these three interviews, Alan Hanbury of House of Hanbury Builders in Newington, Conn., shares some strategies for staying afloat in a faltering economy.
video
Marketing in a Down Economy
Yorktown, Va., remodeler Robert Criner relies on a detailed marketing plan and motivated employees to keep his company going strong in a soft market. He discusses his approach in four interviews.
JLC April 2009
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Toolbox: Ridgid R3400 Fiber-Cement Saw
Toolbox author Tim Uhler shows how Ridgid's fiber-cement saw collects dust without a vacuum.
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Profiles in Green
These two interviews with Michael Anschel and Michael McCutcheon are part of a series of conversations that editor Dave Holbrook had with green builders around the country.
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Plunge-Cutting Circular Saws
Watch this video to see a demonstration of Makita's SP6000K, one of three plunge-cutting saws reviewed in David Frane's tool test. Check back for similar coverage of the other two saws.
JLC February 2009
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Toolbox: Metabo LF 724 Paint Remover
This video shows the Metabo LF 724 Paint Remover in action. Roberto Ramirez reviews the tool in Toolbox.
slideshow
Installing an Egress Window in an Existing Foundation
Prefabs may be quicker and cheaper, but custom egress window wells offer superior aesthetics and flexibility. Here are some examples by remodeler Mark Shafer.
JLC January 2009
slideshow
Bracing a House With Steel
Framer Ed McPartland shows how he attached cantilevered steel struts to a supporting I-beam as part of a whole-house moment frame.
slideshow
Block Foundations for Small Additions
Before-and-after photos of the finished kitchen in Rob Corbo's article about doing his own foundation work.
JLC November 2008
article
JLC Extra: The Wonderful Wizards of Woz
An allegorical depiction of the current economic crisis. Created by JLC illustrator Tim Healey.
JLC October 2008
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JLC Extra: Soundproofing A Band Room - Suppliers
A list of companies that offer soundproofing supplies and materials
slideshow
Innovations in Sound Control
Bonnie Schnitta takes a scientific approach to managing noise in home theaters and other loud spaces.
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JLC September 2008
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JLC Extra: Cutting Fiber Cement - Sources of Supply and Information
This list contains links to various related sources: manufacturers mentioned in the story; makers of circular blades; other articles about safe cutting practices; and MSDS sheets for fiber cement.
JLC August 2008
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JLC Extra: Simple Sill Pans - Sources of Supply
A list of companies that sell sill pans or materials for making sill pans.
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Simple Sill Pans (Continued)
Bill Robinson demonstrates how to fabricate a vinyl sill pan in this video supplement to his August article, "Simple Sill Pans."
slideshow
Adding Under (Continued)
Further details on how Danny Feig-Sandoval and his crew transformed a dirt crawlspace into new living space without disturbing the home's brick foundation.
JLC July 2008
slideshow
A Pier-and-Beam Foundation for a Coastal Site (Continued)
Coastal contractor Fred Ambrose explains how he and his crew replaced a house's rotting piling foundation and an adjacent sea wall using helical piers.
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PLS180 Laser
In this video, JLC editor David Frane demonstrates how to use the line laser and detector featured in July's Toolbox review.
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JLC Extra: Solar Cargo Trailer
This schematic shows how to wire the trailer-mounted photovoltaic power system described in July's Backfill article.
JLC June 2008
slideshow
Framing a Walkout Basement: Continued
Tim Uhler blends new and old technology for the layout, plating, and construction of interior basement walls in this continuation of his June article, "Framing a Walkout Basement."
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JLC May 2008
slideshow
Curved Walls With ICFs
Victor Rasilla describes how he and his crew built a complex custom home -- complete with curved walls and arched windows -- using ICFs
slideshow
Wrapping the House: Do's and Don'ts
A guided tour through the good, the bad, and the ugly of housewrap and flashing installation
slideshow
Practical Plaster Repair
A restoration contractor shows how to patch cracks with hand tools, plaster washers, and drywall mud
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On Site with Form-A-Drain
A detailed report from the field on what it's like to install this innovative footing form
slideshow
Flashing a Flanged Window
How to install a window so that any water that gets behind the siding will drain safely to the outside
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Faster Jamb Extensions
Shimming with drywall screws rather than wood shims saves time and guarantees accuracy
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Decorative Shingling
Here's how to spice up your next sidewall shingle job with a simple geometric pattern, the basic diamond
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JLC June 2009
video
Installing Dense-Pack Cellulose in Fat Walls
In this companion piece to his article "Building a Tight House," Maine builder Dan Kolbert takes a closer look at the installation and properties of dense-pack cellulose insulation.
JLC May 2009
video
Weathering Tough Times
In these three interviews, Alan Hanbury of House of Hanbury Builders in Newington, Conn., shares some strategies for staying afloat in a faltering economy.
JLC May 2009
video
Marketing in a Down Economy
Yorktown, Va., remodeler Robert Criner relies on a detailed marketing plan and motivated employees to keep his company going strong in a soft market. He discusses his approach in four interviews.
JLC April 2009
video
Toolbox: Ridgid R3400 Fiber-Cement Saw
Toolbox author Tim Uhler shows how Ridgid's fiber-cement saw collects dust without a vacuum.
JLC April 2009
video
Plunge-Cutting Circular Saws
Watch this video to see a demonstration of Makita's SP6000K, one of three plunge-cutting saws reviewed in David Frane's tool test. Check back for similar coverage of the other two saws.
JLC February 2009
video
Toolbox: Metabo LF 724 Paint Remover
This video shows the Metabo LF 724 Paint Remover in action. Roberto Ramirez reviews the tool in Toolbox.
JLC August 2008
video
Simple Sill Pans (Continued)
Bill Robinson demonstrates how to fabricate a vinyl sill pan in this video supplement to his August article, "Simple Sill Pans."
JLC July 2008
video
PLS180 Laser
In this video, JLC editor David Frane demonstrates how to use the line laser and detector featured in July's Toolbox review.
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JLC July 2009
slideshow
Building a Cantilevered Stair (Continued)
Photos of the finished staircase featured in Armin Gollannek's article.
JLC February 2009
slideshow
Installing an Egress Window in an Existing Foundation
Prefabs may be quicker and cheaper, but custom egress window wells offer superior aesthetics and flexibility. Here are some examples by remodeler Mark Shafer.
JLC January 2009
slideshow
Bracing a House With Steel
Framer Ed McPartland shows how he attached cantilevered steel struts to a supporting I-beam as part of a whole-house moment frame.
JLC January 2009
slideshow
Block Foundations for Small Additions
Before-and-after photos of the finished kitchen in Rob Corbo's article about doing his own foundation work.
JLC October 2008
slideshow
Innovations in Sound Control
Bonnie Schnitta takes a scientific approach to managing noise in home theaters and other loud spaces.
JLC August 2008
slideshow
Adding Under (Continued)
Further details on how Danny Feig-Sandoval and his crew transformed a dirt crawlspace into new living space without disturbing the home's brick foundation.
JLC July 2008
slideshow
A Pier-and-Beam Foundation for a Coastal Site (Continued)
Coastal contractor Fred Ambrose explains how he and his crew replaced a house's rotting piling foundation and an adjacent sea wall using helical piers.
JLC June 2008
slideshow
Framing a Walkout Basement: Continued
Tim Uhler blends new and old technology for the layout, plating, and construction of interior basement walls in this continuation of his June article, "Framing a Walkout Basement."
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Page 2 of 2
JLC May 2008
slideshow
Curved Walls With ICFs
Victor Rasilla describes how he and his crew built a complex custom home -- complete with curved walls and arched windows -- using ICFs
slideshow
Wrapping the House: Do's and Don'ts
A guided tour through the good, the bad, and the ugly of housewrap and flashing installation
slideshow
Practical Plaster Repair
A restoration contractor shows how to patch cracks with hand tools, plaster washers, and drywall mud
slideshow
On Site with Form-A-Drain
A detailed report from the field on what it's like to install this innovative footing form
slideshow
Flashing a Flanged Window
How to install a window so that any water that gets behind the siding will drain safely to the outside
slideshow
Faster Jamb Extensions
Shimming with drywall screws rather than wood shims saves time and guarantees accuracy
slideshow
Decorative Shingling
Here's how to spice up your next sidewall shingle job with a simple geometric pattern, the basic diamond
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