Issue 176
Features
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Not-So-Rough Openings
Framing exterior openings precisely will make installing the windows and doors a breeze.
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A Look into Cordless Combo Kits
Whichever one you buy, the circular saw, drill, and batteries are the guts of the system.
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Replace a Shower Mixing Valve
A new pressure-balanced valve provides safer, more convenient temperature control than you'll get from two handles.
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Painting Walls With Glazes
Add a little texture and a lot of character to your walls with a decorative painter's formula for glazing.
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A No-Fuss Newel Post
A frame-and-panel box, dressed up with molding, creates an elegant anchor for a stairway.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Article
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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).…
Letters
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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.
Building Skills
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The Key to a Hot Tub
Great moments in building history: Always keep a spare key
