Issue 250 – April/May 2015
Features
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Replacing a Basement Window
Learn how to swap out those corroded cast-in-place windows with new, more efficient units.
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A Kitchen Built on Tradition
Modernizing through the use of historical details.
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Remove One Wall and Join Two Rooms
Hanging the ceiling joists from an engineered beam is the fast, simple way to replace a bearing wall.
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The Facts About Ceiling Fans
Choose a good-looking, energy-efficient fan, and use it correctly.
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The Carpenter's House
This smart Craftsman-style home was built with a keen eye for detail and energy efficiency.
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Tool Test: 18v Cordless Circular Saws
Modern cordless saws cut fast and run for a long time.
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Specialty Levels
Today's choices for spirit levels go well beyond the standard long and straight models.
What is the Difference
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Brush-Painting a Steel Door
A good paint job can go a long way to making a steel door look as welcoming as a wood one.
Building Skills
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PVC Roof Trim
A coastal builder’s technique for durable and weathertight fascias and soffits is based on years of experience with plastic trim.
Master Carpenter
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How it Works: Circular Sawblades
Despite having no moving parts, circular sawblades are surprisingly complex.
