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Issue 92

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Choosing Roofing

Up in the air about using asphalt, wood, slate, tile, or metal to keep out the rain? There are lots of choices, and they all have advantages.

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Plumbing, Lining and Bracing Framed Walls

A framing contractor explains his efficient sequence for keeping walls straight and true.
A Veteran Stairbuilder's Tools and Tips

Modified tools and custom jigs expedite staircase assembly.
Energy-Saving Details

A demonstration house in Canada shows new approaches to energy-efficient, environmentally sensitive construction.
Shopping for Drill Bits

Choose the right one for easy drilling through wood, metal or synthetics.
Tiling a Tub Surround

Substituting backer board for the traditional mortar bed makes the job easier without sacrificing durability.
For the Birds

Great moments in building history: A mysterious flood in the kitchen

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