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Features

Gang-Cutting Rafters

Designing dormers that fit
Heavy Lifting: A Housemover's Journal

A Massachusetts building mover details the process of lifting a 1772 post-and-beam house completely intact, transporting it over land and water, and setting it to rest at its new home.
Installing an Electric-Radiant Tile Floor

Electric-resistance tile-warming systems can increase comfort in the kitchen and bath without greatly increasing the client's electric bill. A tilesetter shares his method for a foolproof installation.
Lead-Safe Remodeling

The dangers of lead exposure are well documented, so it makes sense to take precautions when disturbing old paint. A restoration carpenter discusses legal liability and shares practical measures for minimizing the risk.
Tool Test: Portable Thickness Planers

We compare seven popular thickness planers for cutting capacity, power, quality of cut, portability, and noise output. Here's how they stack up.

Letters

Letters

Copper compatibility with ACQ; painting stucco; Hispanic labor; arch formula; tile showers; more

News

In the News

Another deck collapse; problems with painting stucco; translucent concrete; more

Q&A

Q&A: Bamboo Floor Not as Hard as Claimed?

Lightweight pneumatic hose; paint for fiber cement; wet-dry central vac; landscaping products; metal stairs; fire prevention products
Q&A: Housewrap & Building Code

Q. I have read conflicting reports about the use of housewrap. Does the building code actually require the use of housewrap under siding?
Q&A: Radon Resources
Q&A: Ice Dams in Valleys

Q. I need to fix a problem with ice dams in a new house. The ice dams form in two valleys over a cathedral ceiling and are causing leaks. The roof is standing-seam metal, and there is not enough venting in the valley area. Is there a solution short of tea

Design

Design: Dormers by Design

Designing dormers that fit

Business

Business

Moving the schedule from paper to the computer; taking credit cards; protecting against plywood and lumber price spikes

Legal

Legal: When You Have To Terminate a Contract

When you have to terminate a contract

Resources

Resources: Plain-Language Shear Wall Guide

Shear wall guide for carpenters

Kitchen & Bath

Kitchen & Bath

Shower spas; microwave ovens

Products

Products

Lightweight pneumatic hose; paint for fiber cement; wet-dry central vac; landscaping products; metal stairs; fire prevention products

Toolbox

Toolbox

Panasonic 18-volt kit; Porter-Cable compressor on wheels; Milwaukee 14.4-volt cordless drill; powder-actuated tools; vinyl siding tools