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Features

The Case of the Leaky Sunspace and the Brick Wall

For years water dripped into offices housed in a glass enclosure -- for days after rainstorms had stopped. Do you know why and how to fix it?
Tightening Up a Two-Family House

Chasing down and fixing energy leaks in an old house can be tricky and expensive, but utility incentives may help.
Compact Routers

These tools are more powerful, flexible, and convenient than traditional laminate trimmers.
Troubleshooting Brick Veneer

Diagnose the flashing flaws that allow moisture to get into the cavity and ruin sheathing, framing, and interior finishes, then correct them once and for all.
Expanding a Kitchen

Even a small addition presents a number of structural challenges.

Letters

I-Joist Installation

Feedback from a JLC reader
Overhead Slabs

Feedback from a JLC reader.

Q&A

Leaks at H-Clips With Zip Sheathing

Proper taping technique is key.
Fire Retardant in Spray Foam

Is it a potential health hazard?

On the Job

Sprucing Up a Porch Floor

A small porch replacement job calls for cantilevered framing and curved decking

Business

Surviving a Competitive Bid

A good strategy starts with knowing when to say no.

Products

Wine Fridge

Miele's Under Counter Wine Storage Unit fits into almost any size kitchen
Tough Roof

NovaSeal underlayment is lighter and stronger than felt and provides better coverage, says maker
Thumb-Operated Shower

Moen's Twist handheld shower allows users to change spray patterns with one hand
Stylish Sidelights

A stylish new option for Therma-Tru's Classic-Craft entry doors
Shrink-Resistant Floor Tie.

The SDWF structural wood screw is designed to help compensate for a structure's shrinkage over time
Shoe Storage

ShoeSelect is an electric conveyor that packs two columns of shoes in a closet
Rotating Shower

The FlipSide showerhead rotates to deliver four different sprays
LED Bulbs

Verbatim says its PAR38 LEDs dramatically reduce energy consumption
Ground-Warmer

Instead of heating the entire building to protect a cold-weather concrete pour, put the heat just where it's needed
Fiberglass Doors.

GlassCraft says its Artisan and Estate doors look and feel like wood
Affordable Fixtures

These sinks, toilets, and tubs provide top-quality design at affordable prices, says the maker

Toolbits

Quick-Change Chuck.

With the Eliminator you can say goodbye to knuckle-busting two-wrench bit changes
iPhone-Ready Earmuffs

These stereo earmuffs could make a noisy job easier to bear
Adjustable Access Stairs

This adjustable aluminum stair can span runs up to 14 feet
Taping Knives

Two collections from Hyde Tools designed specifically for pros

Backfill

Restoring a Church Steeple

A wind-damaged church gets a new aluminum spire.