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Features

Building Log Homes

Using a kit with kiln-dried logs reduces shrinkage and results in a tighter shell.
Cutting The Dust From Fiber Cement

Specialized tools make for cleaner air and a healthier crew.
Expanding a Narrow Laundry Room

Cantilevering the floor and using the existing roof overhang kept costs down.
Waterproofing A Rooftop Deck

A kitchen bump-out provided the perfect opportunity for a small terrace off the master bedroom.

Letters

Letters

Framing tip; trigger-happy carpenters; defense of recessed lights; broken compact fluorescents; more

News

In the News

Study shows high on-the-job death rate for Hispanic workers; San Diego launches new recycling mandate; states crack down on copper theft; more

Q&A

Q&A: Best Corner Framing

Q: What's the best way to frame outside corners?
Q&A: Concrete Without Steel?

Q: Does the addition of fibers eliminate the need for steel in a concrete-slab basement floor?
Q&A: Burying Electrical Wiring In Attic Insulation

Q: I know that knob-and-tube wiring can't be covered with insulation, but what about BX cable and joist-mounted junction boxes? Are there any restrictions on blowing cellulose insulation into an attic and burying the cable and junction boxes?
Q&A: Gluing a Glulam

Q: For one of our projects, we need to make a solid wood attachment to a glulam beam that seems to have a special finish on it. Should we use a particular type of glue to make the connection?
Q&A: Flexible Fittings and Plumbing Codes

Q: No-hub rubber couplings with band clamps on the ends are handy for making all sorts of plumbing connections, but are there limitations on where they can be used?

On the Job

On the Job

Tricky miter; giant jig for big ellipses; tree protection

Business

Business: Using Checklists to Eliminate the Punch List

Using checklists to eliminate the punch list

Legal

Legal: Cleaning the Slate

Cleaning the slate

Kitchen & Bath

Kitchen & Bath

Kids’ activity center; faucet for vessel sinks; in-line bathroom fan; more

Products

Products

Three-way outlet; rotary dimmer; wireless smoke alarm; finish for pressure-treated lumber; more

Toolbox

John Stortz and Son 371-B Tinner's Hammer

Speed up your metalwork with a 371-B tinner's hammer from Stortz.
Vaughan Mfg. V5 Steel-Handle Hammer

If your brand of contracting entails building wood forms, check out Vaughan's V5 steel-handle hammer.
Stiletto Tools TiBar Wrecker

Looking for a do-it-all demo tool that won't weigh you down? You're unlikely to find anything better — or more expensive — than the titanium TiBar from Stiletto Tools.
Nailout Industries Pneumatic Nail Puller

Salvaging material like board sheathing or wide-pine flooring involves pulling tons of nails.
Hiding Exposed Screw Heads

On most kitchen cabinet installations, the mounting screws are inconspicuous and the client never notices them.
Stanley FatMax Tru-Laser Distance Measurer

Earlier this year, I bought Stanley's FatMax laser measuring device — mostly because I liked its price.
Genie Trailer-Mounted Z-Boom

As a remodeler who works mostly inside, I can generally reach whatever I need to from a 2-foot stepladder.

Backfill

Backfill: Model Home for Sale

Model home for sale

Other Articles

JLC Extra Q&A: Patching Icynene Insulation

Q: What is the best material to use to patch Icynene spray foam insulation? Sometimes it’s necessary to remove a substantial amount of the stuff after it has been installed.
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.