November-December 2024 Table of Contents

Features
Simplified On-Site Stair Building Feature Simplified On-Site Stair Building

Nathan Clark explains how he builds a strong and attractive staircase on the jobsite. Read more

How Much Can You Do Without an Engineer? Structure How Much Can You Do Without an Engineer?

Quite a lot. But stay focused on structural limits when opening up interior spaces. Read more

Training the Trades
Q&A
Rule Change for Kitchen Island Outlets Q&A Rule Change for Kitchen Island Outlets

The 2023 National Electric Code (NEC) has updated the rules for outlets on kitchen islands and peninsulas. Read more

On the Job
Decorative Beams for a Vaulted Ceiling Interiors Decorative Beams for a Vaulted Ceiling

Gary Striegler's method for installing built-up box beams in lieu of solid timbers. Read more

Replacing a House Foundation On the Job Replacing a House Foundation

Unable to dig the basement down, Nick Portnoy goes up with the house instead Read more

Creating "Invisible" Baseboard Interiors Creating "Invisible" Baseboard

Revealing the brilliance of Doug Cameron's hidden interior detail. Read more

Energy
Tools of the Trade
A Cordless  Router With  'Oomph' Tools of the Trade A Cordless Router With 'Oomph'

Nathaniel Carlsen puts the Milwaukee Fuel 18-volt 1/2-inch router through its paces and is pleasantly surprised. Read more

A Smarter Way to Organize Cordless Tool Batteries and Chargers A Smarter Way to Organize Cordless Tool Batteries and Chargers

Finally, a system to carry cordless tool batteries securely stored, easily reached, and charged in one spot. Read more

Makita Lantern Radio Tools of the Trade Makita Lantern Radio

This new cordless lantern radio , and flashlight packs a lot of functionality into a compact design. Read more

An "Awesome" Carpenter's Toolbelt Tools of the Trade An "Awesome" Carpenter's Toolbelt

Tim Uhler explains why he wears the Badger Carpenter toolbelt Read more

Jag Masonry Clamps Jag Masonry Clamps

John Carroll reviews Bon Tools' versatile upgrade to a mason's line blocks. Read more

Backfill
Cooking for the Crew Cooking for the Crew

Adventures in making a hot lunch Read more

Products
Smart Door Lock Products Smart Door Lock

Integrate standard mechanical mortise locks with smart home systems - no rekeying required. Read more

Adjustable Latch Hardware Products Adjustable Latch Hardware

Easily adjust the backset between 2 3/4 and 2 3/8 inches and switch between knob and lever strengths. Read more

Multifunction Showerhead Products Multifunction Showerhead

Rain, air, and massage settings promise to pamper. Read more

Fusion-Welded Vinyl Windows Products Fusion-Welded Vinyl Windows

Airtight insulating chambers and warm-edge spacers help Sovereign replacement windows reduce energy loss and improve comfort. Read more

Brass Pull-Down Faucet Products Brass Pull-Down Faucet

A dual-function spray head magnetically docks on the fixture. Read more

Heavy-Duty Construction Jack Products Heavy-Duty Construction Jack

Lift up to 340 pounds. Read more

Low-Slope Roofing Base and Cap Sheets Products Low-Slope Roofing Base and Cap Sheets

These self-adhering membranes are reinforced with nonwoven fiberglass. Read more

High-Tech Borescope Products High-Tech Borescope

View and take images and videos of hard-to-reach places. Read more

Long-Lasting Sealant Products Long-Lasting Sealant

Low-VOC SMP sealant adheres to common building materials. Read more

Multiuse Plastic Cap and Staples Products Multiuse Plastic Cap and Staples

A reversible design makes them compatible with all strip-cap pneumatic staple tools. Read more

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