February/ March 2007

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A SLOPING FLOOR FOR A BARRIER-FREE BATH by Tom Meehan An old-fashioned mud job and a high-tech membrane team up for a leakproof floor	50
CORDLESS FRAMING NAILERS by John Spier Four brands, five reviewers, and 25,000 nails shed some light on the pros and cons of unplugging from the air compressor	56
INSTALLING REPLACEMENT WINDOWS by Mike Guertin Measure, insulate, and caulk. Do it right, and cut your energy bill by 25%.	60
WHAT DOES GREEN REALLY MEAN? by Scott Gibson Rising energy costs, climiate change, and a new social conscience are complicating the way we build	64
MAXIMIZE PANTRY STORAGE by Rex Alexander Replace shelves with shallow drawers, and you can stop diving deep to find the soup	72
A HILLSIDE CABIN'S UNLIKELY ADDITION by Parker Platt A three-story tower solves steep-site problems by bringing the house to the cars	74
LOW-VOLTAGE LANDSCAPE LIGHTING by Clifford A. Popejoy All 12v lighting systems are safe, but quality components and careful installation make the difference over the long haul	80
CURVED CEILING? NO PROBLEM by Michael Chandler Bend 1x4s between the walls to get an expensive look without a lot of extra work	86
5 ROOFS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME by Harrison McCampbell These premium products offer time-tested longevity, so your choice depends on price, appearance, and installation requirements	88
STRAIGHT-AHEAD CORNER HUTCH by Gary Striegler A one-piece face frame means you can tackle this project in a day	86
6 WAYS TO STIFFEN A BOUNCY FLOOR by Mike Guertin Too much floor deflection can be troublesome	90
Departments	Page
CONTRIBUTORS	6
LETTERS	8
CROSS SECTION PATH Concept Home, New look for modular housing	20
TIPS & TECHNIQUES Adjustable sawhorses, Emergency gutters	28
TOOLS & MATERIALS Small tablesaw, Sturdy work light, Presoldered fittings	36
BREAKTIME	44
FINISHING TOUCHES Manspace: A place to call your own	94
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Paneled ceilings, Indoor humidity levels	98
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Shakes vs. shingles	106
BUILDING SKILLS Trim the bottom of a door	114
DRAWING BOARD Reading and drawing construction plans	120
MASTER CARPENTER Cornice returns for a gable end	128
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS	136
GREAT MOMENTS Home Alone	138

A Sloping Floor for a Barrier-Free Bath, Cordless Framing Nailers, Installing Replacement Windows, What Does Green Really Mean?, Maximize Pantry Storage, A Hillside Cabin's Unlikely Addition, Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting, Curved Ceiling? No Problem., 5 Roofs That Will Last a Lifetime