Windows

Framing exterior openings precisely will make installing the windows and doors a breeze by John Spier

Five steps, four hours, one window, zero mess by Rick Arnold

Lay out the curved plates with a trammel, then use them as a bending form for laminated trim by Spencer Horn

Building paper and adhesive-backed bituminous tape are vital ingredients in protecting a building from water damage by James R. Larson

With one-third of the exterior given over to windows, it took multiple shear panels, hold-downs and a wind beam to keep this home steady by Glenn M. Carter

Fewer walls, a bigger bathroom and lots of light turn a confining second floor into a spacious master suite by Jon Anderson

A full-scale drawing reduces the chance of error by Carl Hagstrom

Bending plywood and joint compound make graceful curves in white walls by Scott M. Carpenter

by Todd S. Pettinger