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Foundation Advice

For foundation work bids, insist on one combined price
Pencil Holder

I've always had trouble finding my pencil when I'm using my tablesaw, drill press, and other standing power tools. A few years ago I hit upon a solution. I screw…
Anchoring Wood to a Steel I-Beam

Forget about packing the web; fasten wood to the top, and hang the floor framing with top-mount joist hangers.
Video Archive: Stone Veneering

You can make a plain-looking wall into a great-looking rock wall by veneering it with fieldstone.
Making Raised-Panel Doors on a Tablesaw

With a stacked dado set, you can build Shaker-style cabinet doors in six easy steps.
Flawless Walls

Skim-coat plaster is a cure for drywall's shortcomings.
Weatherizing a Porch

Energy-efficiency expert Bruce Harley give advice on how to insulate an enclosed porch to make it more comfortable.
Soldering Copper Pipe

A pro plumber shows you how to keep it simple—and safe.
What’s the Difference: 2X4 studs

The secret is in the grade stamps
A Firm Foundation for a Backyard Shed

Here are four ways of building a basic, on-grade foundation for backyard buildings.

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