December 2007/January 2008

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WORKING WITH MANUFACTURED STONE by Brendan Mostecki Fake rocks can look pretty good if you know what you're doing	48
BUILD YOUR OWN INTERIOR DOORS by Paul Levine Loose-tenon joinery and applied moldings keep door construction simple and strong	54
THE NEW AGE OF PHOTOVOLTAICS by Scott Gibson Increased efficiency and better incentives are driving builders and homeowners alike to a cleaner source of electricity	56
TESTING WORM-DRIVE SAWS by Scott Grice Still powerful and durable, the newest models have lost weight and gained some useful features	64
GREEN APPEAL, CRAFTSMAN FEEL by Michael McDonough Testing an attainable approach to green practices, an architect designs#nbsp;his own#nbsp;home for a friendly#nbsp;fit in#nbsp;a historic district	70
NEW LIFE FOR OLD DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOWS by John Michael Davis With new weatherstripping, weights, pulleys, and ropes, you can improve performance without compromising historical authenticity	76
WHAT'S THE BEST MULTIBIT SCREWDRIVER? by Rob Yagid The $80 one, of course, but you can do pretty well for $10	80
WHY ADD A TANK TO A TANKLESS WATER HEATER? by Michael Chandler Instant water heaters save energy and offer endless hot water, but not without some problems. A small tank and a big pump can fix the flaws.	82
CEILING REMODEL: FROM FLAT TO CATHEDRAL by Mike Guertin Reframing exploits unused attic space and helps to open up a cramped ranch house	86
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CONTRIBUTORS	8
LETTERS	10
CROSS SECTION James Madison's home is almost finished?again, California codes improve fire protection, A national green-building standard is on the way	20
TIPS & TECHNIQUES Extrastrength magnetic screw holder, Rolling scaffold storage, Inexpensive Multimaster sawblades, User-friendly spray-can caps, Measuring out-of-level floors, Tablesaw-switch refinementSnapping angled chalklines on sheathing, Fixing woodpecker-pecked shingles, Removing big mirrors safely	30
TOOLS & MATERIALS New antimold drywall, same green color; Fuss-free door-hanger's jig; The future of paint?; Versatile sink-installation tool	38
FINISHING TOUCHES Framing the flames	92
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Why brace some truss webs, but not all?; Tapping in to a cast-iron waste pipe; Bad splice might indicate more problems	96
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Safety footwear, Phillips-head screwdriver bits	104
BUILDING SKILLS Hinge adjustment for a door's final fit	110
DRAWING BOARD Designing the right roof rake	118
MASTER CARPENTER Modern techniques restore a historic house	124
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS	132
GREAT MOMENTS No Sanctuary	134
BACK COVER At home in the woods

Working with Manufactured Stone; Build Your Own Interior Doors; The New Age of Photovoltaics; Testing Worm-Drive Saws; Green Appeal, Craftsman Feel; New Life for Old Double-Hung Windows; What's the Best Multibit Screwdriver?; Why Add a Tank to a Tankless Water Heater?; Ceiling Remodel: From Flat to Cathedral