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Drywall codes; back-priming discussion; CAD for Macs; sizing I-joists for clear spans; safety reminder; more
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These economical interior features build customer satisfaction while adding little in the way of cost.
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Q: I need to paint an interior brick wall in a bedroom, and I’m not sure what type of paint to use. Because the brick wall includes the back of a fireplace, I’m worried that the heat from the fireplace might affect the selection or durability of the paint
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Four case studies illustrate how different methods and materials can provide efficient solutions to framing a clear-span floor over a garage.
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Extra-wide entry door; self-stick roofing; circuit breaker finder; roll-out cargo bed for pickups; aluminum columns; ladder rung extender; more
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Bath designed for aging couple
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A project manager tells how he communicates with subcontractors to ensure work of the highest quality.
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Q: I know that the sill of an egress window in a second-floor bedroom must be no higher than a certain distance from the floor to allow for easy escape. But what if it’s a tall window that is only 12 inches off the floor? Is this a code violation?
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Our tool editor takes a close look at 10- and 12-inch compound chop saws, and compares them for power, accuracy, and durability.
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Q: We are builders in the Philadelphia area. Over the past few years, we’ve experienced several cases of what we’ve been told is "carpet filtration" — dark ghost lines that appear on the carpet under doors and around the perimeter of rooms. We tested the hvac system and found a sizeable imbalance...