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Issue 266 – April/May 2017

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Build a Gateway Pergola

This cedar structure combines the look of traditional joinery with contemporary lines — all built with simple techniques.

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Features

  • A Simple Screened Porch

    Inexpensive screen panels combined with cable railings create a clever assembly.

  • Stone Walls That Stay Built

    A master waller shares how to dry-lay stone walls that hold their ground for centuries.

  • Repair Rotted Wooden Deck and Porch Railings

    Better-Built Wood Railings

    Elegant, site-built, rot-resistant railings don’t have to break the bank.

  • The Groundwork of Landscape Design

    A professional landscape designer offers advice for every phase of the process, from grading to lighting.

  • Tool Test: Cordless Sliders

    Meet the new class of miter saws ... from big to little, we tested them all.

  • Passive House Meets Pueblo

    Three projects by a Santa Fe ­architect demonstrate how well this ­performance ­standard and the ­Southwest style work together.

    Article

  • A Field Guide for Prefab Railing

    Manufactured deck railings are fast to assemble and look great.

    Commentary

  • Much More Than a Magazine

    Website, podcast, demo house, and #KeepCraftAlive — and more to come.

    Tools & Materials

  • IBS 2017: Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents Metal Connectors

    Get the look of reinforced timber frame construction with Simpson.

  • IBS 2017: Lapolla Spray Foam

    This new insulation product is eco-friendly.

  • IBS 2017: FastenMaster FrameFast Structural Framing System

    Framing system looks to eliminate hurricane ties.

  • IBS 2017: 3M Cubitron II Grinding Disc

    This new ceramic abrasive really is mind-blowing in its speed and durability.

    Project Gallery

  • Project Gallery: Backyard Bliss

    Be inspired by six examples of entertaining outdoor spaces, for parties of six or 60.

    Musings of an Energy Nerd

  • Should I Replace My Old Windows?

    Energy Nerd: The cost to make and transport new windows vs better efficiency.

    Building Skills

  • Repairing Rot With Epoxy

    Use these versatile materials, simple tools, and straightforward steps to revive damaged exterior trim details.

    Drawing Board

  • Making a Room Under a Deck

    A remodel can create an inviting, usable living space under the deck.

    Keep Craft Alive

  • Keep Craft Alive: Brian Post, Waller

    “The stones in a wall are trying their hardest to get to the center of the earth … it’s a waller’s job to defy that.”

    Finishing Touches

  • Finishing Touch: Essence of the Earth

    This wall, incorporating 250 tons of stone, features colorful stone mosaics, a 4-ton granite boulder, and large columns of basalt that were formed from rapidly cooling lava flows.

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    Ask the Experts

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  • Proper Drywall Prep

  • Balloon-Frame Remodel

    Readers Tips

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  • Keeping the Cord Safe From the Sander

  • Preserving the Popcorn in Textured Ceilings

  • Using Leftover Pressure-Treated Lumber

  • A Block Plane in a Tool Pouch

  • Swivel Belt Clip for Measurements

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