Issue 218
Features
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Ultimate Miter-Saw Stand
You designed it and we built it, with the help of some great accessories.
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Save Energy with a Cool Roof
A cool roof can be a good energy-saving option. Reflective roofing improves comfort and reduces cooling costs in the Deep South and anywhere the sun shines.
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Fasteners for Grooved Decking
Grooved boards and hidden fasteners combine for a blemish-free surface.
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How to Install a New Door Jamb in an Old Doorway
Preinstall the trim and get the flashing details right to create a long-lasting, welcoming entrance to your home.
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Smart Phones for Smart Builders
A restoration contractor shares the 11 iPhone apps that keep his truck neat, his subs in line, and his crew out of the rain.
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Tool Test: 12v Li-Ion Compact Drills
Each of these eight pint-size tools is light, powerful, and affordable, but which is the best?
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Designed for Density
A big house on an infill lot embraces its historic neighborhood and proves that buyers are willing to pay for energy efficiency.
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How it Works: Urban heat island
An urban heat island can cause a host of problems, including smog formation and the excessive reliance on air-conditioning in summer months.
Article
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What's the Difference: Asphalt repair
Cracks, depressions, and holes
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Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)
Electrician Brian Walo explains the pros and cons of using GFCI receptacles vs. GFCI breakers.
What is the Difference
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Building Sturdy Sawhorses
Learn how to easily build a pair of simple, stackable sawhorses.
Building Skills
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Preventing Ice Dams
Ice dams are a sign of an inefficient house
