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Contractor Table Saws

Portable tablesaws are handy, but 10-inch contractor models are the workhorses of most job sites. Our tool editor assembled and tested six new saws; here’s how they stack up. More

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Foolproof Handrail Layout

A long-time stair builder shows how to use a full-scale drawing to lay out rails, newels, and balusters quickly and accurately every time. More

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Building With Style: Designing for Children

Designing for children More

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Toolbox: Portable Table Saw Stands

Portable table saw stands More

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Building With Style: A Problem of Scale

Adding on to a small house More

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Building With Style: Coping With a Hillside Lot

Design for a hillside lot More

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Troubleshooting Water Heaters

Most water heater problems can be solved quickly and at little cost — if you know what to look for. Two water heater specialists explain the step-by-step procedures for finding and fixing trouble. More

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Q&A: Protecting Floors During Remodeling

Q: In our remodeling business, we often demolish plaster and drywall in old homes, and find that the dust and fine abrasives work through just about everything we put down on the floor. What method do you recommend for protecting floors? Also, do you have any recommendations for a shop vac that works for drywall dust? More

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Building Doghouse Dormers

Adding small dormers is a classic remodeling job. With the right techniques, a two-man crew can frame, sheathe, and close in a dormer in one day. More

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For What It's Worth

Zero-clearance chimney, fire-proof caulk, pre-cut membrane flashing for skylights More

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