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Roe A. Osborn

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Roe A. Osborn moved to Cape Cod in 2005 after 11 years at Fine Homebuilding. Like a lot of Cape Codders, Roe wears many creative hats. In addition to working as a freelance writer and architectural photographer, he is a bassist, singer, and songwriter. His Web site is www.roeosbornphoto.com.

  • Installing the Stairs

    Installing Interior Stair Framing

    On this stair, the tops of the stringers attach to a plywood hanger nailed to the stair-chase framing.

  • Cutting the Stair Stringers

    How To Cut Stair Stringers

    First make a test stringer on 2x12 stock, then use it as a template for the rest of the stringers.

  • Sheathing the Walls

    Efficient Methods for Installing Wall Sheathing

    Most framers prefer to sheathe walls before raising them, and cut rough openings in place, to make the job faster and easier.

  • how to frame straight walls

    A Slick Approach to Straightening Walls

    String and springboards make it easy to get walls straight and the second floor off to a great start.

  • DoorJack Review

    Installing doors just got a step easier

  • Mini-T Drill Review

    This compact, corded drill is comfortable to use and has plenty of torque

  • DC618KA Cordless Trim Nailer Review

    This cordless trim nailer from DeWalt runs off a powerful 18v rechargeable battery

  • I-Driver PS10-2 Cordless Drill-Driver Review

    Bosch's I-Driver features a head that adjusts in five stops from 0 degrees (parallel to the handle) to 90 degrees (perpendicular to the handle), allowing it to drive screws in tight places

  • Pocket Driver PS20-2 Cordless Drill-Driver Review

    Bosch's Pocket Driver sinks screws into pine almost perfectly without overdriving them

  • T-Brace Scaffold Alternative Review

    These braces allow you to use 2x stock from the lumber pile instead of heavy and ungainly scaffolding planks

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