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Other stories by Dave Holbrook

  • Choosing Engineered Beams

    For heavy loads and long spans, engineered beams are the way to go. In this article, we compare LVL, glulam, and Parallam, plus some new composite beams.

  • Custom Hold-Downs for a Rooftop Deck

    This stainless-steel bracket anchors and supports a rooftop deck while preventing leaks into the living space below.

  • Kitchen & Bath: From the Aisles of the K&B Show

    Products from the 2001 K&B Industry Show

  • Hidden Deck Fasteners

    Face-nailing will never die, but a new breed of concealed fasteners provide the key to better-looking, longer-lasting decks. Here’s a survey of what’s out there.

  • Products

    Grout removal tool; flooring clamps; foundation drain mat; painter’s tool belt; trackless bi-fold hardware; composite decking; aluminum scaffold planks; more

  • Resources

    Business guides for harried owners

  • Inside Interior Doors

    New engineered-lumber cores have cut the cost and improved the stability of raised-panel doors. Here’s an overview.

  • Products

    Vinyl siding for that log cabin look; interchangeable hitch balls; round shower; platform hoist for roof shingles; stable saw stand; more

  • Products

    Ready-made business forms; ventilating fan for toilet bowl; generator wheel kit; rack for production door painting; hot wheelbarrow add-ons; more

  • Resources

    Climate-specific building guides