August/September 2007

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SIGNATURE DETAILS FOR KITCHEN CABINETS by Charles Bickford Seven creative cabinetmakers show what a small shop can do that a cabinet factory can't	46
KEEP YOUR BASEMENT DRY WITH A CURTAIN DRAIN by Eric Nelson If your house is under assault from groundwater, make perforated pipe your first line of defense	52
6 GREAT MITER-SAW STANDS by Rick Arnold The best models help you to handle a multitude of carpentry tasks by setting up quickly, moving easily, and providing solid support	54
ACCENT LIGHTING FOR A DECK by Justin Fink Integrated with posts, railings, and stair risers, a new generation of exterior-light fixtures provides a wide range of deck-lighting options	60
TRIMMING A BASEMENT WINDOW by Chris Whalen When walls are thick, you need wide extension jambs and a deep stool	66
THE BEST WAY TO INSULATE A RIM JOIST by Isaac Savage Stop energy losses with a spray-foam kit	72
PERSONALIZING AN EVERYDAY RANCH by Nancy McCoy and Peter Judge Open up the space, add smart lighting and sharp design, then watch a humdrum house become a real humdinger	74
SAVE TIME WITH FACTORY-FRAMED FLOORS by Fernando Pagés Ruiz Crane-hoisted panels get a floor in fast, flat, and cut for ducts and utilities	80
A BASEMENT BEDROOM DEMANDS AN EGRESS WINDOW by Roger German Providing natural light, fresh air, and a code-compliant exit can be the most important aspect of any basement remodel	86
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CONTRIBUTORS	8
LETTERS	10
CROSS SECTION Building science goes ballistic, "Call Before You Dig" just got easier, 10 technologies you can use right now, Oregon considers "building envelope" certification for builders and subs	20
TIPS & TECHNIQUES Cutting miter returns, Low-tech hole-cutting tip, The big drawer, Customize caulk colors, Pickup-bed debris control, Site-built peashooter, How to outsmart a rock, Production-pipe-soldering	28
TOOLS & MATERIALS Slap-cap stapler, Temporary chalklines, Belt sander built for scribing, Do-it-all trowel, An easier handrail connection	36
FINISHING TOUCHES Porches with personality	92
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Will an attic fan cure a stuffy upstairs?, Drywall cracks above a door, Ring-shank nails for clapboards?, Kitchen-lighting basics, Leakproof drain in a shower	96
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Disposable respirators: What do their ratings really mean?, PVC cleaner vs. PVC primer	104
BUILDING SKILLS Replacing a garbage disposal	110
DRAWING BOARD Designing accessible entries	116
MASTER CARPENTER Making a French knot	126
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS	128
GREAT MOMENTS Bells are Ringing	138
BACK COVER Delicate details for double doors

Signature Details for Kitchen Cabinets, Keep Your Basement Dry with a Curtain Drain, 6 Great Miter-Saw Stands, Accent Lighting for Your Deck, Trimming a Basement Window, The Best Way to Insulate a Rim Joist, Personalizing an Everyday Ranch, Save Time with Factory-Framed Floors, A Basement Bedroom Demands an Egress Window