Issue 181
Features
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Add Character with a Box-Beam Ceiling
Hollow beams transform a room’s trim detail while making it easy to integrate lighting and run wiring.
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Wiring a Master Suite Addition
Adding circuits for a new bedroom and bath offers lessons in rough electrical work and integrating new and old wiring.
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Framing Big Gable Walls Safely and Efficiently
Build them on the floor, lift them with specialized jacks, and eliminate extra footsteps wherever possible.
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A Better Breed of Jigsaws
Making precise cuts and keeping sightlines clear are must-have qualities. We tested 12 top models and picked the leader of the pack.
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La Jolla Jewel
Ocean views on top, multicar parking below, lots of light in between.
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Save Energy With Rigid-Foam Insulation
Get the details right, and a small increase in wall thickness can make a big difference in energy performance.
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There's No Escaping the Scraping
Washing, scraping, sanding, patching, and priming are dirty, difficult jobs that can make exterior paint last twice as long.
Article
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Reader Feedback: Issue 181, August/September 2006
Safety is an attitude Home building and working with power tools are inherently dangerous, especially if you have not been trained adequately. However, accepting the fact that accidents will occur…
Letters
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Replace a trap, and add a cleanout
A plumber teaches you the right way to remove the drain plug, attach the new Y-fitting, and glue the trap and cleanout in place
Building Skills
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A Jack of All Trades
Great moments in history: Go up and paint the roof jack
Great Moments
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Exterior Masking
Mask surfaces quickly and easily with the Hand-Masker tool before tackling your next paint job.
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Back-Brushing for a Perfect Finish
Spraying first and then back-brushing is a quick way to ensure an even finish when painting exterior walls and trim.
