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Issue 212

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How it Works: Building Loads

You need to understand the forces that a house frame must withstand before you start framing.

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    Water management is the key to keeping a porch standing for decades.

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    A new breed of water heater uses time-proven heat-pump technology to cut energy consumption in half.

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    20 practical improvements that will pay off—personally and financially—when the market bounces back.

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    Consider prep time, conditions, and cleanup to determine the fastest way to tackle an exterior paint job.

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    On a steep slope in the Blue Ridge Mountains, an architect delivers a family retreat for every stage of life.

  • Hinge Jigs

    Not every door is prehung, so we evaluated nine single-hinge and full-length-hinge router templates to choose the best.

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    Fasten posts for a deck railing you can lean on for years to come.

  • Built-ins, Anywhere

    Outfit a mudroom with functional storage that looks good enough for any room in the house.

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    With this step-by-step guide, you can make telephone, Internet, video, and audio connections anywhere in the house.

  • Q&A: The EPA's New Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule

    Remodeling work in most pre-1978 homes is now subject to new lead-safety regulations established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Any remodeling work that disturbs painted surfaces must now comply…

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    Two simple jigs and a standard router bit give style to a plain frame

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    Squeezing a cabinet between two walls means careful scribing, fitting, and accurate measurements.

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    Flashing Windows in Rain-Screen Walls

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