Safety

by Daniel S. Morrison

A Japanese company takes a new approach to earthquake-proof homes by Daniel S. Morrison

Nobody will notice your flawless miters if the home is covered in filth. Here's how to clear the air and contain the mess. by Tom O'Brien

A seasoned plumber shows you how to keep it simple—and safe by Rich Monroe

A scratched door, a chipped tub, or a broken window can sour a project in a heartbeat by Gary Gilberg

Whether you're remodeling an older home or just living in one, the paint must be treated with respect, especially if young children are involved by Tom O'Brien

When you have to take it all off, power tools and chemical strippers make quick work of a nasty job by Jon Tobey

For lifting beams, walls or material, cranes can save your wallet and your back by Jim Anderson

Available as single-shot, semiautomatic or full automatic, these low-velocity tools are the ones carpenters choose when driving fasteners into concrete or steel by Bruce Greenlaw

by Rex Cauldwell

by Rex Cauldwell

by Mark Francis

by Joseph Dawes