Issue 134
Features
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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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Picking a Portable Table Saw
Small enough to carry, big enough to rip green 2x12s, accurate enough for finish work.
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Spray Everything
Careful preparation and a boatload of masking tape are the keys to high-quality, high-production interior painting.
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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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Building a Custom Box Newel
A hollow post made of mitered panels is easily detailed with stock moldings.
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A Gable-Dormer Retrofit
Framing around an existing roof requires different skeletons for two similar structures.
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Craftsman Style With a New England Flair
A tight building budget forces an architect to think hard about his family's lifestyle as he designs their home.
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Reviving a Small, Dark Kitchen
Mixing historical detail and modern design makes a cheery new space fit a Victorian-style bungalow.
Article
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Crossing Wires
Great moments in building history: Breaking and entering with intent to wire
