August/ September 1992

Articles		Page
FOUNDATION FORMS THAT INSULATE by Mark Feirer Lightweight panels and blocks provide insulation and double as formwork		36
BED ALCOVE by Tony Simmond Covert wasted attic space into a bed that has drawers, bookshelves and a vanity		42
FRAMING A CROSS-GABLE ROOF by Scott McBride One good valley rafter supports another		46
- Two methods of finding backing bevels		49
RUNNING BASEBOARD EFFICIENTLY by Greg Smith Simple steps help you make the most of time and material		51
A HOUSE WITHOUT BARRIERS by Chuck Williams An Oregon home proves that accessible design can be beautiful		54
- Building a cantilevered counter by Jim Wolfer		58
A DRY-LAID STONE STAIRWAY by Dick Belair A crushed-rock-and-gravel method is used to build well-drained, tightly laid steps		67
CUTTING AGAINST THE GRAIN by Larry Haun These simple techniques will help you to make smooth cross-grain sawcuts		63
JEWELBOX BATHROOM by Jeff Morse Ingenious framing and exotic glazing come together in a bathroom tucked in a dormer		66
FUNDS FOR FIXER-UPPERS by Dave Ames You can buy the house with this remodeling loan		70
SIMPLE JOINERY FOR CUSTOM WINDOWS by David Frane Time-saving lap joints can save money, too		72
- Where to buy eyebrow windows		75
SMALL HOUSE, BIG HEATER by Albie Barden A clean-burning, multipurpose masonry heater forms the core of a center-chimney cape		76
HAND PLANES FOR TRIM CARPENTRY by Scott Wynn Tuned and adjusted right, these planes will save time and improve your work		80
- Sharpening plane blades		84
Departments		Page
LETTERS Safe paint removal, Making the most of metric, The accidental surgeon		4
Q & A Rolling exterior shutters, Supporting exterior stairs, Spanning 19ft		16
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Clamping scarf joints, Arch layout, New life for old hose		28
FINISHING TOUCHES Canadian Bargeboard		86
TOOLS AND MATERIALS Steel framing, Nifty knife, Storing extension cords		92
CROSS SECTION Cutting job-site waste, Holographic windows		104
REVIEWS Practical Home Energy Savings, Audel Carpenters and Builders Library		118
GREAT MOMENTS Ed and Martha		126

Foundation Forms that Insulate; Bed Alcove; Framing a Cross-Gable Roof; Running Baseboard Efficiently; A House without Barriers; A Dry-Laid Stone Stairway; Cutting against the Grain; Jewelbox Bathroom; Funds for Fixer-Uppers; Simple Joinery for Custom Windows; Small House, Big Heater; Hand Planes for Trim Carpentry