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Issue 125

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Updating the New England Shingle Style

A steep roof gives the exterior an angular, dramatic shape; traditional materials keep the house grounded

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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
Sizing Gutter Systems

A three-step approach helps you calculate the best size for your house
Poured-in-Place Concrete Countertops

Getting a durable kitchen work surface starts with careful form work and the right concrete.
Fixes for Damp, Moldy Houses

Drying the foundation and sealing air leaks make houses durable and healthy.
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.
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.
Draining Gutter Runoff

Once the water's gone down the downspout, inexpensive plastic pipes carry it away from the house.
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.
Wiring Stoves and Dryers

Code now requires a four-slot receptacle to provide both 120 volts and 240 volts.

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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,”…

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