September-October 2007 Table of Contents

Fold-out bed turns porch into an auxilliary bedroom Read more

Deck builder shows how to make more money with the same number of jobs by selling upgraded features Read more

Consider the site conditions and you may sell some upgrades that end up pleasing your customers in ways they didn't expect Read more

Editor's note about the launch of Professional Deck Builder's website in 2007 Read more

Be prepared for regular maintenance no matter what finish you choose. Read more

Five steps to accurate and dependable estimates. Read more

What to do when standard details don't work. Read more

Sistered joists may foster rot; post attachment strength requirement; climbability of horizontal cable railings Read more

Get $4,000 accuracy - for $25. Read more

Drug- and alcohol-use study; Superfund cleanup of wood-treatment plant; 2007 events; more Read more

Also: Simpson Deck Spacers; Cal Flame grilling centers; Ultra-tec cable connectors; more Read more

Hilti Combihammer; Super Pencil; Knaack ladder rack; Werner leveling ladders Read more