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Issue 176

There are plenty of new options for storage and organization; you might even reclaim some parking space.

Not-So-Rough Openings

Framing exterior openings precisely will make installing the windows and doors a breeze.
A Look into Cordless Combo Kits

Whichever one you buy, the circular saw, drill, and batteries are the guts of the system.
Replace a Shower Mixing Valve

A new pressure-balanced valve provides safer, more convenient temperature control than you'll get from two handles.
Painting Walls With Glazes

Add a little texture and a lot of character to your walls with a decorative painter's formula for glazing.
A No-Fuss Newel Post

A frame-and-panel box, dressed up with molding, creates an elegant anchor for a stairway.
Tool Tote

Think of this compact bench as a project manager you don't have to pay. You've already got the wood scraps to build it.

A Rustic Design for a Rugged Climate

Tailored to emphasize the surrounding views, this open floor plan executed in durable materials is sheltered by insulating concrete walls.
Running New Wires through Old Walls

With an assortment of tools, a few tricks, and a little luck, you can make electrical cable go where you didn't think it could.

Reader Feedback: Issue 176, December 2005/January 2006

It's a discussion, not a contradiction A lot of people wrote in about Joe Lstiburek’s article, “The Future of Framing Is Here,” from our previous issue (FHB #174, pp. 50-55).…

Wiring a Single-Pole Switch

You don't need to be an electrician to wire a light switch–you just need to have a few basic tools and follow these simple steps.