Issue 229 – Aug/Sept 2012
Features
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Tool Test: Compact Compressors
Small, quiet, and lightweight, these air compressors handle a bit of everything.
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How it Works: Air-Conditioner Efficiency
Because air-conditioning systems typically are sized to keep a home cool on the hottest days of the year, they waste energy most of the time.
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Starter House
A playhouse destined for the dumpster gets transformed with salvaged materials.
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How to Hang Airtight Drywall
Drywall can stop air leaks when it's installed with caulk, foam, and adhesive.
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Weaving Wood and Tile Into a Stunning Floor
A field of slate squares is captured by a dadoed grid of reclaimed pine.
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Fast, Accurate Floor Sheathing
Working together, a four-person crew finishes a subfloor in an hour.
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What's Cool in Air Conditioning?
Understanding the technology behind today's systems improves your chances of installing the right one
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Temporary Power on the Job Site
Whether you’re an electrical contractor, a builder, or a homeowner, there are a variety of ways to provide safe, code-compliant temporary power for your project.
Article
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What's the Difference: Latex, Nitrile, and Vinyl Disposable Gloves
Latex, nitrile, and vinyl Disposable gloves aren’t just for medical and food-service professionals. They also offer some protection from grease, paint, spray foam, solvents, caulk, and other products used in…
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Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
Learn the basics about this common style of house-wiring cable.
What is the Difference
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How to Design an Entry Sequence
Illustrated ideas for creating curb appeal for 5 popular styles of homes.
