Issue 125
Features
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A Safe Way to Clean Gutters
A leaf blower modified with off-the-shelf parts makes quick work of a tedious rite of autumn
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Sizing Gutter Systems
A three-step approach helps you calculate the best size for your house
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Poured-in-Place Concrete Countertops
Getting a durable kitchen work surface starts with careful form work and the right concrete.
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Fixes for Damp, Moldy Houses
Drying the foundation and sealing air leaks make houses durable and healthy.
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A Pair of Built-in Hutches
Faced with spaces that weren't close to square, this carpenter judiciously applied trim and careful scribing to hide the worst of it.
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Survey of Sliding Compound-Miter Saws
All 12 of these versatile saws crosscut, bevel and miter; which one should you buy?
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All About Rain Gutters
Whether aluminum, copper, steel or plastic, gutters need good design and proper installation to put roof runoff where it belongs.
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Draining Gutter Runoff
Once the water's gone down the downspout, inexpensive plastic pipes carry it away from the house.
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Hanging a Wall Railing
Get it at the right height and make sure it's fastened to the framing; someone's life may depend on it.
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Wiring Stoves and Dryers
Code now requires a four-slot receptacle to provide both 120 volts and 240 volts.
Article
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Reader Feedback: Issue 125, August/September 1999
Readers take issue with “Taking Issue” I can almost hear the primitive grunts of approval over Barbara Flanagan’s essay, grossly titled “For millennial man, tools rule” (FHB #123, “Taking Issue,”…
