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Issue 228 – June/July 2012

Electrical engineer turned woodworker creates one-of-a-kind custom doors.

Getting the Right Concrete

Whether by bag or truckload, the right concrete can make the project, and the wrong concrete can ruin it.
Insulating a Cathedral Ceiling

Vented or unvented roof assemblies can work, but failure carries a heavy price.
An Inside Look at Box-Beam Levels

How accurate is accurate enough? It all depends on the bubble vial and frame construction.
A Modern Modular At Home in Minneapolis

A small house on a small lot is the right choice for a growing family.
Installing a Low-Slope EPDM Roof

Done with care, a flat roof can provide 20 years of leak-free service.
The Essential Timber-Frame Joint

Learn from a veteran framer's technique for making large pegged mortises and tenons.

How it Works: Deck Loads

Explore the gravitational and lateral forces that conspire to topple backyard decks and the codes designed to counter them.
Entry Door Style Guide

Help to define your home's character by choosing the right door.

What's the Difference: Ledger Flashing

Proper flashing of a deck ledger is crucial to preventing water from getting behind the ledger and damaging it and the sheathing underneath, a key cause of premature deck failure.…