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An allegorical depiction of the current economic crisis. Created by JLC illustrator Tim Healey. Cartoon: The Wonderful Wizards of Woz

Fitting Out a Custom Closet
by Gary Striegler
Adjustable rods and shelving simplify layout and construction.

Legal: Employee Drinking on the Job
by Quenda Behler Story
Employee drinking on the job

Tool Test 18-Volt Impact Drivers
by Chris Kennel
The best tools have long runtimes, comfortable grips, and good lights.

Bike to Work
Welcome to your future

EARNING GOOD MARKS Given the rise of Web-based operations like Angie's List, it's easier than ever for consumers to check up on the professional standing of contractors. In your opinion, what are the most important steps builders can take to ensure that they get a solid report from such services? Browse past month's surveys here

Window Flashing Tape
Here is the problem I installed some patio doors on an addition The sheathing used around here is either polyiso foam or OSB with wrb This ...

Got A Cadex
i know this 23ga gun has been talked about before here but damn i finally bit the bullet and got one and its great used it ...

Tool Belts
Hey I was wondering about tool belts I know if I ask what everyone prefers the Occidentals would probably come out on top but what I ...

Door Hinge Templating
I m a remodeling contractor who sometimes has to pass as a finish carpenter I have a couple jobs that will require replacing a total of ...

What Direction
Should moisture barrier like tar paper and grade d paper be installed Horizontally or vertically ...

JLC Guide to Moisture Control From roof to basement, this is the contractor's definitive guide to keeping water out of a house... and dealing with the moisture that inevitably gets inside. From the editors at JLC. JLC Archive 11th Edition Our popular JLC collection on DVD gives you 22 years of the best construction know-how available. Includes free online access to this exclusive archive for one full year. All for just $99.95. Order now and shipping/handling is FREE. JLC's Construction Tips & Techniques More than 20 years of practical jobsite know-how is revealed in this brand-new book from JLC.  An essential companion to the JLC Field Guide
JLC Field Guide A Manual of Best Practice This is the ultimate visual guide to building a solid foundation and durable exterior shell. This 380 page masterwork from JLC features more than 440 detailed technical diagrams and concise explanations on foundations, framing, roofing and exteriors.	Contractor's Legal Kit II This completely revised edition of our popular legal guide for builders & remodelers features a new chapter on mold, plus new clauses for dispute resolution, concealed conditions, warranties and exclusions. All forms included on a free CD-ROM.

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