Issue 238 – Oct/Nov 2013
Features
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Make an Old Deck Safe
Three days’ work and $600 in materials save this deck from a catastrophic ending.
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What's New with Skylights?
Better glass means you now can use skylights with less energy waste
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Portable Three-Legged Sawhorses
This versatile knockdown design sets up quickly and stores flat.
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How to Make a Stair-Rail Easement
The part is small and complex, and must be carved by hand
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Surviving the Storm
Know what your insurance covers and what it doesn’t—before disaster strikes
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Building Craftsman-Style Brackets
Add a custom touch where your roof needs a little support.
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Porch from the Past
Fifteen minutes after they closed on their new home, Pat and Dan Miller took a hammer to the stucco on the front porch. Certain that the prairie-style porch was an…
Finishing Touches
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Choosing Metal-Cutting Snips
Learn the difference between tinners and aviation snips for cutting ducts and flashing.
What is the Difference
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Cutting a Prehung Exterior Door
While it's good practice to order a prehung exterior door cut to fit from the lumberyard, it's easy enough to shorten the unit yourself. In this "Building Skills" article, senior…
Building Skills
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How it Works: High Winds vs. Houses
Ongoing research has taught specialists how high winds find the weak points in houses, so you can make your house as safe as possible from windstorms.
How it Works
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Project Gallery: Magnolia Pavilion
This timber-frame pool pavilion has its own guest entry and distinct areas for cooking, dining, and relaxing.
Project Gallery
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How to Insulate Your Rim Joists
Use spray foam or rigid foam to insulate and air-seal this commonly ignored part of the house
Energy Smart Details
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Tailgate: Mike Sloggatt, Volunteer
A year after superstorm Sandy, this Long Island building educator reflects on the cleanup and recovery from this devastating storm.
Tailgate
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Comfortable Cathedral Ceilings
Architect Katie Hutchison provides three examples on how to make cathedral ceilings fit the space.