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Issue 134

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Mortar: What Type Do You Need?

Understanding the types of mortar will help you choose the one with the right properties for your project

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    Cutting Drywall

    Marking and cutting in a single knife stroke and using a router to incise for electrical boxes make a tedious job faster and easier.

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    Small enough to carry, big enough to rip green 2x12s, accurate enough for finish work.

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    Careful preparation and a boatload of masking tape are the keys to high-quality, high-production interior painting.

  • Installing Steel Roofing

    A little more expensive but a lot longer lasting, steel roofing is an easy-to-install, attractive alternative to shingle or tile roofs.

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    A Gable-Dormer Retrofit

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    A tight building budget forces an architect to think hard about his family's lifestyle as he designs their home.

  • Reviving a Small, Dark Kitchen

    Mixing historical detail and modern design makes a cheery new space fit a Victorian-style bungalow.

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