February/ March 2004

Articles		Page
FRAMING A ROOF VALLEY by Rick Arnold Do the math on a calculator so that you can concentrate on what's important: getting the rafters right		54
DON'T SKIP THE PRIMER by James Kidd The right primer improves the look and longevity of a paint job		60
IMPROVING KITCHEN-CABINET STORAGE by Sven Hanson Roll-out storage boosts capacity and utility		64
GLASS TILE by Tom Meehan It's the hottest thing on the market, but the installation is trickier than with ceramic tile		68
ENERGY EFFICIENT FROM THE GROUND UP by Al Rossetto One builder's plan yields Vermont's most energy-efficient house		74
25' TAPES by Daniel Parish They're not all the same, so don't just grab the first one		80
RESTORING WINDOW SASHES by David Gibney Yes, they're worth fixing. Those old windows were built better (and from better wood) than anything you can buy today.		84
ADDING AN OUTSIDE OUTLET by Clifford A. Popejoy Did you ever need power in the backyard? Here's how to get it.		90
PROTECTING A HOUSE DURING CONSTRUCTION by Gary Gilberg A scratched door, a chipped tub, or a broken window can sour a project in a heartbeat		92
5 FIREPLACE MANTELS by Gary M. Katz, Gary Striegler, and Sebastian Eggert Different designs, different materials, and different techniques all yield great results		97
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS		8
CROSS SECTION Counterfeit tools		20
TIPS & TECHNIQUES Belt hook for impact driver, Fixing a broken louver, Coping with mini-grinders		28
TOOLS & MATERIALS Tile-cutting saw, Bungee cords		36
BREAKTIME		44
FINISHING TOUCHES The benefits of a smaller scale		104
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Condensation on housewrap, Reboring a door		110
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Exterior doors, Screws		118
BUILDING SKILLS Using a water level		126
DRAWING BOARD Classical proportions make attractive trim		134
MASTER CARPENTER Creating a gable sunburst		140
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS		152
GREAT MOMENTS Brick by brick		154

Framing a Roof Valley, Don't Skip the Primer, Improving Kitchen-Cabinet Storage, Glass Tile, Energy Efficient from the Ground Up, 25-ft. Tapes, Restoring Window Sashes, Adding an Outside Outlet, Protecting a House during Construction, 3 Fireplace Mantels