Installing

Designer ceramic tiles embrace subtle differences in appearance from batch to batch by Justin Fink

Simple to make, you won't want to lay another wood floor without this handy gauge by Howard Brickman

Through the proper combination of butt and miter joints, a flooring specialist shows how he likes to raise the stakes in a new-floor installation by Howard Brickman

A residential elevator can reduce the price of your new home, and it'll do the heavy lifting if you can't by Gary Striegler

Did you ever need power in the backyard? Here's how to get it. by Clifford A. Popejoy

How to get well-made, affordable cabinets from companies that specialize in boxes, doors, and drawers by Sven Hanson

Layout is critical when the pipes are cast in stone by David Crosby

If the kitchen's a long way from the service entrance, a subpanel can add convenience and save energy by Clifford A. Popejoy

Simple shapes let ordinary sidewall shingles take flight by Mike Guertin

Careful layout and accurate miters make installing a two-part trim an easier process by Joseph Beals III

With stock moldings and simple milling, you can create a variety of designs, but they all require careful fitting by Joseph Beals III

A masonry facade is an economical way to give wood-frame walls the look of solid stone by Steven Snyder

Custom building with techniques well suited to the small shop by Paul Levine

How to do a custom job with ordinary shop tools and a router by John Leeke