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Features

Building a Timber Barn

For customers who want the look of a timber-frame outbuilding without the cost, this Massachussetts builder has developed a straightforward approach to stick framing with heavy timbers.
Cast-In-Place Concrete Counters

Forming concrete counters on-site requires careful preparation and perfect timing. A third-generation concrete contractor shares his secrets for getting the job done right.
Fitting Up a Custom Saw Trailer

Nothing like rolling the shop to the job to slash setup time. A GC tells how he built a custom saw trailer with a 14-inch radial arm saw, a large-capacity air compressor, and tons of storage space.
Fixing a Wet Crawlspace

A crawlspace expert describes how he turned a damp bug- and mold-infested crawlspace into a clean, dry, sealed environment.
Tool Test: Stacked-Tank Compressors

Air compressors vary in terms of portability, noise output, recovery time, and ease-of-use. We sent ten twin stacked-tank models out in the field to find out which ones deliver; here's our report.
Time-Saving Tools For Framers and Finish Carpenters

Trying to speed production and increase accuracy on the job? These tools deserve a look.

Letters

Letters

Protecting deck ledger with membrane; house trap follow up; Spanish language resources; in praise of change orders; more

News

In the News

Disaster narrowly averted in deck collapse; lumber price outlook; condo franchise reaps profits for custom builder; Colorado construction liability reform faces voter threat; more

Q&A

Q&A: Various Cost-Effectiveness of Solar Equipment

Q. How cost-effective are solar panels?
Q&A: Setting Ceramic Tile Over Long-Span Steel Joists

Q. The plans for a new house call for saltillo tile over a 3/4-inch plywood subfloor with 1/2-inch concrete backerboard (Durock) thinset and screwed to the plywood. The floor joists are Dietrich Trade Ready Floor System 12-gauge steel joists at 16 inches

Business

Business: Determining Labor Productivity Rates

Determining labor productivity rates

Legal

Legal: How Long Should You Keep Business Records?

How long should you keep business records?

Kitchen & Bath

Kitchen & Bath

Pro-style gas ranges; vanities

Products

Products

AC products; interior doors; TrussLock screws

Toolbox

Toolbox

Bosch 1590 EVS jigsaw; Porter-Cable 324 MAG circular saw; specialty nailers, concrete tools

Backfill

Backfill: Hmmm...And That Louis XIV Chair Would Make an Excellent Drill Press

An antique chest becomes a homemade table saw