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Installing a Folding Glass Door
Doors that span whole walls require careful prep and precision Read more
Repairing a Bungalow Balcony
Replacing a beam is usually straightforward, until you have to also comply with historic preservation requirements. Read more
Aligning Cabinets With Plumbing Rough-ins
Contributing editor Dave Holbrook shows how to precisely install a vanity cabinet by working from the centerline. Read more
Q&A
What Do You Know About Composite Rebar?
Glass-fiber rebar is about one-third the weight of steel rebar, won't corrode, doesn't get hot in the sun, and is 4.5 times stronger in tension. Read more
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Foaming Under the Slab
Closed-cell spray foam provides good R-value and an effective air and water barrier with a lot less hassle than rigid insulation. Read more
On the Job
Raising the Roof
A Vermont builder replaced a failing roof with a new one framed on the ground. He only needed a day to do the job. Read more
ON THE JOB
Framing a Staircase That Floats Past a Window
A pair of LVL stringers connecting the upper and lower landings is the structural key to this design. Read more
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The 80/20 Rule of Client Communications
Being responsive and communicative makes dealing with clients easier and your business more profitable. Read more
Managing Wood Movement
There's no escaping the fact that wood moves. But there are ways for carpenters to make friends with that fact. Read more
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Tool Test: Skilsaw 10¼-Inch Cordless Beam Saw
Cut the cord with this battery-powered 10 1/4-inch wormdrive saw, designed from the ground up for a larger blade. Read more
A Clearer Understanding of American Trimwork
To learn about the parts and pieces that make up the range of traditional American interiors, read "Traditional American Rooms". Read more
All-Encompassing Wood Entry Door System
Choose from a wide range of wood species, profiles, sidelights, and transoms. Read more
Moisture-Resistant Firestop Sealants
Self-leveling and caulk-grade HoldRite HydroFlame 300 sealants are designed for use in high-moisture areas. Read more
Fire-Retardant Subfloor Screw
A coating on the WSVF screw helps resist corrosion from contact with fire-retardant-treated subflooring. Read more
Hammer Drill/Driver
An 18-volt subcompact brushless hammer drill/driver from Ridgid promises a lighter weight in a more compact package. Read more
Lightweight Quartz Slab Profile
Just 6mm thick, the slabs are intended for applications like shower surrounds and backsplashes. Read more
Low-Impact, Fire-Rated SPF
HandiFoam E84 Low GWP spray foam uses a low global-warming-potential blowing agent. Read more
