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Issue 298 – April/May 2021

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Waterproofing Tile Showers

Modern systems guarantee a lifetime of worry-free performance.

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Features

  • Building Brick Arches

    Building Brick Arches

    A seasoned mason's guide to laying out and laying up a classic feature of Roman architecture.

  • The Fine Homebuilding Interview: Matt Risinger

    The Fine Homebuilding Interview: Matt Risinger

    This Austin builder is using his growing network to teach builders and clients to demand better.

  • vapor retarders

    Successful Vapor Control

    Vapor drive isn't as obvious as air or water leaks, but the potential for mold and rot is just as real.

  • rethinking floor plan

    Bold Moves Make the Space

    How completely rethinking the floor plan helped resolve a cold, cramped master bathroom.

  • odd-shaped cabinets

    Built-ins for Odd Spaces

    A simple, foolproof method for off-angle cabinets.

  • Rock-Solid Guard-Post Connections

    Rock-Solid Guard-Post Connections

    Tested and approved installation details to help you build safer deck railings.

    Tips & Techniques

  • butt boards

    Butt Boards for Smooth Ceilings

    These butt boards are easy to make on the tablesaw and create a recessed drywall-panel joint that's less visible and easier to finish.

  • installing gutters

    Help Installing Gutters

    A plastic wedge holds the drip edge off the fascia without scratching it.

  • bucket

    Safety Bucket

    Five-gallon buckets keep first-aid kits and fire extinguishers easy to identify and access on the job site.

  • ladder leveler

    Ladder Leveler

    This wedge-shaped platform safely balances a ladder on sloped ground.

  • pulling nails from redwood

    Pulling Nails From Redwood

    Use pieces of scrapwood to free nails without bending the nails or splitting the wood.

    Know the Code

  • Problem-Solving Through Stair Landings

    Problem-Solving Through Stair Landings

    International Residential Code requirements for intermediate and odd-shaped stair landings.

    Tools & Gear

  • Put Deck Boards in Their Place

    Unlike some other board benders, this deck-board straightener locks in place, freeing both of your hands for fastening.

  • Brush With Greatness

    Brush With Greatness

    Cutting in with this trim brush results in laser-straight edges in a quarter of the time.

  • Set-and-Forget Kneepads

    Set-and-Forget Kneepads

    Carhartt's washable kneepads fit right inside the company's popular double-front carpenter's pants, offering a decent level of daily protection with very low maintenance.

    HOUSES by Design

  • Historic House, Contemporary Floor Plan

    Historic House, Contemporary Floor Plan

    Major changes were made in this whole-house remodel to create a modest and period-appropriate look.

  • Pivot-Point Solution

    Pivot-Point Solution

    Site restrictions and environmental concerns required a "bend" at the center of the house, which keeps the scale in check.

    Other

  • The Level Bolt

    Smart Lock in a Small Package

    With its technology hidden in the internal deadbolt, this smart lock mimics the look of a traditional door hardware.

  • deck lighting

    High-Quality Deck Lighting

    One often-overlooked piece of a deck project is lighting—specifically, low-voltage LED lighting that will stand the test of time.

  • shockproof outlet

    Shockproof USB Outlet

    This new collection of receptacles offers ground-fault protection in wet locations and built-in USB charging ports in a variety of finishes.

  • acrylic flashing tape

    Make Deck Framing Last

    This acrylic flashing tape is the best defense against water intrusion and rotting joists and ledgers.

  • hidden fasteners

    Easy Hidden Fasteners

    Plastic collating strips save time and make it easier to match fastener patterns to decking.

    Building Matters

  • deck design

    Rethinking the Deck

    After spending countless days in our homes, we've begun to view decks as a more versatile "room" of the house, with many design considerations.

    Keep Craft Alive

  • Brad Stoppenhagen, Remodeler

    Brad Stoppenhagen, Remodeler

    After years of being discouraged from the trades, this craftsman finally left the corporate world to pursue a career in building.

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  • Getting Patio Bases Right

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    • Help Installing Gutters
    • Safety Bucket
  • Issue 297 - Feb/Mar 2021

    • Foundations for Success
    • Staircase Renovation
    • Ditch the Hose
  • Issue 296 - Dec 2020/Jan 2021

    • Insulating Glass Keeps Getting Better
    • Simple Way to Make Old Walls Straight and Plumb
    • Making Sense of Minisplits
  • Issue 295 - Kitchens & Baths

    • Condo Kitchen Reimagined
    • Row-House Remodel
    • Rise of the IAQ Monitor
  • Issue 294 - Oct/Nov 2020

    • Schoolhouse Reimagined
    • Tool Test: Folding Sawhorses
    • A Better Way to Build Tall Walls

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