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Replacing a Roof: Video Series Introduction
New Window in an Old Opening
VIDEO: Retrofitting a Flanged Window
VIDEO: How to Install a Subpanel
Ultimate Miter-Saw Stand
Download the SketchUp Model of the Ultimate Miter-Saw Stand.
Among the details incorporated are sturdy outfeed support, compatibility with jigs, hold-downs, drawers, a power strip, and stops.
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Project House Weekly Wrap, Episode 3: Workshop Electrical Systems
In episode 3, we talk about adding an electrical system for the garage shop, including lighting, outlets, switches, and a subpanel.
How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding.
Help Wanted: Plumber Needed for Fine Homebuilding's Project House Bathroom Remodel
If you can rough in and install bathroom fixtures and hydronic heating, live in NY or southern New England, and would like to appear in how-to videos, drop us a line
Weekly Wrap Video: Reframing a Garage Door Opening
In episode 2, we talk about re-framing the door opening down from an 18-ft wide hole for an overhead door to a 8-ft. hole for a pair of carriage doors.
Detail Drawings
Vented siding section drawing: Cedar shingles above fiber cement; over exterior foam
This detail from Green Building Advisor was the basis of our front wall design..
Wall section at cantilevered window, exterior foam insulation
This is a 2D image of a sketchup model we used to mock up the front window in the Project House garage shop.
Tool Guide
CF-325 Cordless Framing Nailer
RO 90 DX Multi-Mode Sander
DCD710S2 12v Drill-Driver
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