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Ergonomic hand-sanding block
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Want to keep the fireplace from smoking your clients out of their living room? The answer lies in building a straight flue, locating the chimney in the center of the house, and controlling air pressure with makeup air.
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A deck specialist explains the details that make his work stand apart from the competition.
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For builders using insulated concrete forms, attaching a wood floor system is the hardest part of the job. A structural slab, by contrast, is easy to install, has excellent resistance to fire and sound transmission, and works well with radiant floor heating. Here’s a step-by-step look at both steel...
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After researching more than $50 million in claims, a site investigator has compiled this list of the most costly foundation problems, along with the techniques used to prevent them.
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Compound miter conversion kit for circular saws
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Rubber roof slates, nonslip eaves membrane, clapboard installation jig, hook-and-loop tape for carpet installation
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Leaks in high-temperature plastic exhaust pipes, new asbestos regs coming, training architects as builders
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Manufacturers of plastics and composites are finding ways to replace traditional materials with products that are lighter, stronger, more durable, and less expensive. Here’s a look at what’s new at the lumberyard.
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