November 2017 Table of Contents

Features
Working With Large-Format Floor Tile Working With Large-Format Floor Tile

The size poses challenges that require a different approach Read more

Flood-Hardy Wall Construction Flood-Hardy Wall Construction

Can we can build homes that stand up to frequent flooding? Most likely, yes. Read more

Rehab From Above Rehab From Above

A complex roof gets a building-science makeover Read more

Q&A
Insulating a Header Insulating a Header

Does insulation go on the inside or the outside of the header? Arguments can be made for both strategies. Read more

Which End Up For Receptacles? Which End Up For Receptacles?

Is there a proper or preferred orientation of the ground? Read more

Training the Trades
Laying Out and Cutting Hip Rafters the Easy Way Laying Out and Cutting Hip Rafters the Easy Way

Traditional methods for laying out hip rafters require a lot of math; this simple approach is different. Read more

On The Job
Upgrading a Rear-Entry Landing Exteriors Upgrading a Rear-Entry Landing

Instead of breaking up an old concrete landing, Manny Silva encased it with a new and larger one and topped it with mahogany decking. Read more

Business
Strategic Bookkeeping Strategic Bookkeeping

Most accounting software can spit out a ton of reports; the challenge is figuring out what’s useful and what’s not. Read more

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