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This Swiss-designed tool offers improved joinery to cabinetmakers and finish carpenters. Read more
Sooner or later, nearly all insulated glass units will fog up. Here’s the products and policies to keep you out of trouble. Read more
A hardwood flooring contractor describes the prep work and moisture controls needed to achieve top results. Read more
A design consultant offers tips on how to catch and correct common floor plan errors. Read more
Tips on buying and installing random-width plank floor. Read more
Commercial doors and assemblies must meet a complex set of criteria—described in this excerpt from the Architectural Woodwork Institute’s Fire Code Summary. Read more
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