Issue 86

Installing Hardwood Floors over Radiant Slabs

It can be done successfully if your floor isn't too hot, and the wood is put down dry on a dry slab and subfloor.

Using a Cargo Rack

Organizing the load and knowing the right knots are the keys to transporting building materials safely.
Tearing Off Old Roofing

The best reroofing jobs start with a clean roof deck.
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.
Ground-Fault Protection

An inexpensive electrical device saves lives and is required by building codes.
Building an Ornate Cornice

Cabinet-grade trim meets detective work when a carpenter restores a Victorian facade.
A Builder's Screen Porch

From a hip-framed floor that slopes in three directions to a coffered ceiling, a veteran carpenter builds his porch his way.