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December 2016 Table of Contents

Features
Ready-To-Assemble Cabinets Ready-To-Assemble Cabinets

A less-expensive and sensible alternative to a custom kitchen Read more

Building an Outdoor Endless Pool Building an Outdoor Endless Pool

Creating space for year-round outdoor exercise in a cold climate Read more

Q&A
Killing Odors in an HVAC System Killing Odors in an HVAC System

UV irradiation can help, but isn't as effective as removing dust with a MERV-8 or better filtration system. Read more

Live Loads Vs. Snow Loads in the Code Live Loads Vs. Snow Loads in the Code
On the Job
Tiling a Shower Niche Tiling a Shower Niche
Fiberglass Wood-Replacement Gutters Fiberglass Wood-Replacement Gutters
Business
Creating Consistency
Energy
Airtight New Homes: Top Trouble Spots Airtight New Homes: Top Trouble Spots
Troubleshooting
Replacing a Rotted Rim Joist Behind Brick Replacing a Rotted Rim Joist Behind Brick

Repairing termite damage is easier said than done with a home that has a brick façade. Read more

Products
Flexible, Modular LED Strip Flexible, Modular LED Strip
Remote-Controlled Demolition Robot Remote-Controlled Demolition Robot
Force Field Against the Elements Force Field Against the Elements
The World’s Thinnest Fire Extinguisher The World’s Thinnest Fire Extinguisher
A Milwaukee Wrench for Tight Spaces A Milwaukee Wrench for Tight Spaces
A Self-Retracting Lifeline A Self-Retracting Lifeline
Tougher Wood Tougher Wood
An Invisible Wrap for Open-Joint Claddings An Invisible Wrap for Open-Joint Claddings
Self-Cleaning Toilet Self-Cleaning Toilet
A Compact Plumbing Filter A Compact Plumbing Filter
Sound-Absorbing Wall Supports Sound-Absorbing Wall Supports
Wifi Thermostat Wifi Thermostat
Backfill
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