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Issue 166

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Raising a 12x16 Timber Frame

A parts list and a close look as timbers come together as a structure

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More Painting Tips

A painting pro answers common questions
Get the Right Replacement Windows

They're a big investment with a big potential payoff. Here's what you need to know about types, warranties, comfort, and installation.
Make Your Own Laminate Countertops

With inexpensive tools and materials, you can build durable, distinctive work surfaces in just about any size or shape
Miter-Saw Blades

How much does a good cut cost?

Article

Running Power Outside

If you're bringing electricity to an outbuilding, digging the trench is probably the toughest part of the job
A Cozy House That Likes a Crowd

An angular floor plan captures the view and combines public and private zones.
Painting Solutions

Answers to common questions provide advice for professional results on your next interior paint job
A Watertight Second-Story Porch

With a rubber membrane and careful flashing, you can create an outdoor room above and shelter the living space below.
Build a Timber-Frame Shed

What could be better? Learn the basics of timber-framing and get an outbuilding in the process.
Cutting Plywood to Size

Tips from a professional carpenter can help you acquire this basic building skill
A Curved Face for a Corner Cabinet

Here's a quick and easy way to make a curved cabinet door.
A Commanding Kitchen for Two Cooks

Two steps up, this kitchen overlooks the party and hides the clutter.
Trouble-free Pocket Doors

With a hardware kit and careful framing, you can install these space-saving doors.

Letters

Reader Feedback: Issue 166, October/November 2004

Closer to home (building) My name is Gerardo M. Siniscalchi. I am a National Guard officer serving with Bravo Company 133rd Engineer Battalion in Mosul, Iraq. Our unit is a…

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Whether your sheet goods become sheathing or cabinetry, you need to know how to cut them properly

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Amazing Grace

Great moments in building history: In the end, amazing grace is what you'll get

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