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Framing a Gable Roof Over a Bay

Letting ceiling joists cantilever beyond the walls makes this challenging roof detail stronger and easier to build.
Insulating older windows

Q: I want to increase the R-value of the single- pane windows in my 44-year-old house in New Hampshire. I am considering using movable window insulation. Is this insulation good for…
Framing a Walk-Out Bow Window

While all of the thick talk of geometry can make a bow window seem daunting, it's really not that difficult to frame and install.
Solo Window Installation

I was recently faced with installing windows in a new house, all by myself. Here's how I did it, First I cut a couple of 2x4s about 8 in. longer…
Shop-Built Window Frames

Simple joinery, #2 pine and stock sash make inexpensive custom windows.
Simple Curved Corners

Bending plywood and joint compound make graceful curves in white walls.
Slowing down the cold

When nailing together built-up window and door headers, I use 1/2-in. foam insulation between the 2x stock instead of 1/2-in. plywood (see drawing). The sheathing -- whether foam board or…
Simple Joinery for Custom Windows

Time-saving lap joints can save money, too.
Return backing

My partners and I use drywall returns similar to the ones that Dennis Darrah wrote about in his article Drywall Detailing. We found, however, that some of the savings that…
Site-cast sash weight

I had to restore an old double-hung window that measured 4 ft. by 6 ft., but only one of the two sash weights remained in its pocket. To make the…

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