December 1993/ January 1994

Articles		Page
ALL ABOUT NAILS by John McLeod, III, and Joseph R. Loferski Reliable, long-lasting connections depend on picking the right nail for the job		42
- Typical building nails		44
INSTALLING KITCHEN CABINETS by Tom Law How to fit and fasten cabinets to wavy walls and floors		48
- Installing European cabinets by Tom Santarslero		53
WALL BRACING by Larry Haun Wood, metal and plywood can all be used to keep walls from racking		54
- Shear walls		57
MAKING AND USING WATER LEVELS by Herrick Kimball Low cost and low tech, these highly versatile tools can't go out of whack		58
USING WATERBORNE FLOOR FINISHES by Michael Purser The high cost of these urethanes is offset by fast drying times and easy cleanup		61
- An industry forced to change		62
A BUILT-IN HARDWOOD HUTCH by Stephen Winchester When working with solid wood, joinery techniques must accommodate seasonal movement		64
A SURVEY OF SELF-FEED SCREW GUNS by Felix Marti Can these tools do for drywall-type screws what pneumatic nailers did for nailing?		68
MANGO HOUSE by Peter Mullen Deep roof overhangs and an open design help cool a house in the Caribbean		72
- Borate treatment, an alternative to CCA faster		75
AVOIDING BACK PAIN by Chris Dunn For trouble-free service, stretch, exercise and watch your posture		76
- Stretching and strengthening		79
A CONCRETE FIRE WALL by John Liczwinko Tilt-up panels decorate a rock hound's room and protect the wall behind the woodstove		82
MIXING FORCED-AIR AND BOILER HEAT by Richard D. Groff This system provides air conditioning, radiant-floor heat and domestic hot water		84
A HOUSE THAT FITS ITS SITE by Dale Mulfinger The right design starts with a careful survey of the land and conversations with the owners		88
Departments		Page
LETTERS Where articles come from, Water-saving fixtures and safety		4
Q & A Tiling over two different surfaces, Insulating foam and ozone		16
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Straightening warped deck boards, Solo window installation		30
FINISHING TOUCHES Storage Ideas		94
TOOLS AND MATERIALS An exemplary stapler, Laser-sight miter saw, Tapered plugs		102
CROSS SECTION Mixed reports on steel framing. Use the right power cord		118
REVIEWS Small Spaces: Stylish Ideas for Making More of Less in the Home		132
GREAT MOMENTS Turnabout is Fair Play		146

All About Nails, Installing Kitchen Cabinets, Wall Bracing, Making and Using Water Levels, Using Waterborne Floor Finishes, A Built-In Hardwood Hutch, A Survey of Self-Feed Screw Guns, Mango House, Avoiding Back Pain, A Concrete Fire Wall, Mixing Forced Air and Boiler Heat, A House that Fits Its Site