April/ May 1992

Articles		Page
STRENGTHENING PLATE-TO-RAFTER CONNECTIONS by Stanley H. Niu It may be time to abandon the time-honored toenail		36
UNDERSTANDING COLOR by Jill Pilaroscia Before you paint, brush up on the facts		40
- Applying Color Schemes		44
GOING UP by Michael J. Crosbie This speedy remodel added a master-bedroom suite		46
SITE-CASTING CONCRETE LINTELS by Joe Fetchko Low-cost steel formwork makes the job easy		50
BUILDING SMALL by Charles Wardell Homes under 1,500 sq. ft. call for thoughtful design/build techniques		52
FRAMING FOR GARAGE DOORS by Steve Riley Think about the door before you pour		57
- Framing with Steel by Tom Conerly		58
SWEET TEEN SUITE by Peter James This budget-conscious remodel serves two		60
ORDERING AND INSTALLING PREHUNG DOORS by Steve Kearns Precise results require careful planning		62
- Plumb-Bob Door Hanging by Scott Wynn		64
THE LOOKOUT HOUSE by John S. MacDonald Fair curves, careful proportions, tight budget		66
CLAMPS ON SITE by Felix Marti Select the right tool to get a grip on your work		70
HYBRID CABINET CONSTRUCTION by Jim Toplin This system combines traditional looks with efficient assembly techniques		74
MAKING CURVED CROWN MOLDING by John La Torre, Jr. Glue-laminated trim can be shaped on a table saw		79
FALLING EAVES by Scott McBride One carpenter tries five methods of framing a tricky roof		82
Departments		Page
LETTERS Burning plastic, Comparing energy investments, A call for photos		4
Q & A Adding kneewalls, Backup power		14
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES A collection of customized clamps		24
FINISHING TOUCHES Toolbox winners		86
TOOLS AND MATERIALS Magnetic tape holder, Stair-routing template		90
REVIEWS The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling, Moisture Control Handbook		98
CROSS SECTION Frost-protected shallow foundations, Clay-tile roofs		104
GREAT MOMENTS Even Lengths Only		115

Straightening Plate-to-Rafter Connections, Understanding Color, Going Up, Site-Casting Concrete Lintels, Building Small, Framing for Garage Doors, Sweet Teen Suite, Ordering and Installing Prehung Doors, The Lookout House, Clamps On Site, Hybrid Cabinet Construction, Making Curved Crown Molding, Falling Eaves