August/ September 1991

Articles		Page
AN A.O.B. HOUSE by Timothy Clark Meticulously finished, energy-efficient, built to an alternative building code		38
- The Alternative Owner Builder permit		39
CEILING JOISTS FOR A HIP ROOF by Larry Haun Three simple, problem-solving framing techniques		44
A QUALITY DECK by John Baldwin Built-in benches, recessed lights and a spacious spa highlight a deck		46
BUILDING A BUTTERNUT KITCHEN by Rex Alexander Hand-planed hardwoods and high-grade plywood coupled with dowels and dovetails		50
- A simple tenoning jig		52
BONEYARD MARBLE by Jay Latta Cast-off marble tiles transform a sunspace and a tiny bathroom into jewelboxes		55
DEEP FOUNDATIONS by Alvin M. Sacks Using driven piles and grade beams to build on soft ground		58
- Brickbats and freefalls		61
MAKE ROOM FOR TRUDY by Don Price Adding an in-law apartment above the garage		62
AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOT TUB by Ron Milner Made of concrete, tile and foam, this site-built spa puts a lid on heat loss		64
TAKING A LOAD OFF by W. Whitie Gray Three basic shoring techniques for making structural repairs		67
TOOLS ON WHEELS: Portable Miter-Saw Stand by William Lego Mobile Radial-Arm Saw Cabinet by J. Azevedo Rolling Tool Bench by Paul Pieper The Tool-Barrow by Linden Frederick		70
FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY CODES by John Lloyd A former building inspector talks about following the code		76
JOB CLOSEOUT by Stephen Mead Finishing on schedule and within budget demands careful planning at the start		79
BARONIAL INGLENOOK by Scott Wynn Laminated mahogany arches and antique English details surround a fireplace		82
Departments		Page
LETTERS Drywall lift, Toolboxes, Craftsmanship		4
Q & A Waterproofing foundations, Reroofing under solar panels		14
TRANSFORMATIONS A House Reclaimed		24
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Dressing big beams, Replacing ceiling tiles		30
FINISHING TOUCHES Decorative Columns		88
TOOLS AND MATERIALS Digital plan measure, Lifetime water heaters		92
CROSS SECTION Recycling, Learning the trades, Resource-efficient home		100
REVIEWS The Technical Carpenter, Purpose-made Joinery		108
GREAT MOMENTS Orchestrating Disaster		122

An A.O.B. House, Ceiling Joists for a Hip Roof, A Quality Deck, Building a Butternut Kitchen, Boneyard Marble, Deep Foundations, Make Room for Trudy, An Energy-Efficient Hot Tub, Taking a Load Off, Tools On Wheels, Fireplace and Chimney Codes, Job Closeout, A Baronial Inglenook