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Features

Getting Oil Results With Waterborne Finishes

Premium latex paints are easier to work with than traditional oils and can look just as good
Fall Protection for Roof Work

Youíll need a written plan, proper training, and the right equipment to comply with OSHA safety rules

Letters

Construction Consulting Agreement

Having a preconstruction agreement allows you to get paid for your consulting time and expertise even when clients choose not to hire you for the project

JLC Report

Hurricane Sandy: Aftermath

Along the battered Northeast coast, contractors assess the damage and get to work

Q&A

Cutting Holes in Sheathing

Openings in a braced wall could interrupt the load path
Reusing Loose-Fill Cellulose

Working around existing attic insulation to seal air leaks may be more cost-effective than removing and replacing it

On the Job

Frost-Protected Shallow Garage Slab

Instead of excavating to below the frostline, insulate below the edge of the slab and out from the building

Products

Floor Saver

FlexBoard is easier than hardboard to handle and store
Smaller Spa

Aquatic's acrylic drop-in Starla Tub is sized to replace 60-inch bathtubs
Seamless Drains

Lenova has redesigned its stainless steel sinks to eliminate the yuck factor
Salvaged Counters

Heritage Countertops are made from hardwoods rescued from old buildings
Paper Countertop

Richliteís Northwest Collection countertops are stronger than most stone and solid-surface offerings, says the company
High-Performance Windows

Zola says its Tilt & Turn units are often speced for Passive Houses because they're so energy-efficient
Earth-Friendly Fasteners

According to Maze, Stormguard Coil Roofing Nails contain at least 85 percent recycled steel and zinc
Crawlspace Cover

The 8 Mil Floor Liner is durable and easy to install, says the maker
Copper Tub

Aurora freestanding soaking tubs are hand-hammered for a distressed appearance
Black and White Tile

Atelier Flooring snaps together like a jigsaw puzzle to create strikingly uniform patterns
Big Bamboo

Teragrenís Bamboo Worktops are durable and environmentally friendly, says the maker
Accessible Fridge

The DCS 36-inch French Door Refrigerator offers ease of access and lots storage space
Soy-Based Stripper

LeadOut works by converting lead to nonhazardous lead sulfide, says the maker

Toolbits

Safer Fishing

Volt-Guard is designed to be used around live circuits
Versatile Torpedo

With the DWHT43003, DeWalt has given the lowly torpedo level a significant upgrade
Tool Tether

The Gear Keeper Retractable Lanyard is suitable for tools weighing up to a pound

Backfill

Song of the Nightingale

In feudal Japan, intentionally squeaky floors were the equivalent of a modern security system