March-April 2011 Table of Contents

Straight, light, and cost competitive - should you consider steel? Read more

Ben Kelley and his company Building Shelter show there's a lot of room for creativity in a small structure Read more

On more complicated projects, a design professional can provide both aesthetic and structural advice Read more

Take advantage of free or inexpensive training offered by manufacturers, lumberyards, and tradeshows Read more

Author Joe Cracco shares Fiberon feedback on his fastening techniques; deck collapses under snow load; tip for scribing big curves Read more

Growth for remodeling; decking demand looking up; biobased plastics; more Read more

Here's how to handle the layout challenges of above-ground pools. Read more

Painting galvanized metal Read more

A hybrid structure turns an eyesore into an eye catcher. Read more

Glenn Mathewson weighs in on attaching deck ledgers to studs or concrete foundations, rather than to the band joist. Read more

Price metal-connector nailer puts nails where they belong; quick-release makes adjusting this clamp easy Read more

Ready-to-install inlays; a storage bin clients can walk on; Cevn deck board has a different color on each side Read more