August/September 2009

Issue # 205

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Table of Contents

Articles		Page
BUYING OR RENTING TILE SAWS by Tom MeehanHow to choose the best one for the job		32
THE ONLY WAY TO TRIM EXTERIOR WINDOWS by Mike VacircaThe key to durable trim and minimal trips up the ladder is to assemble it first and install it later		38
A CUSTOM FINISH FOR AFFORDABLE DOORS by Peter GedrysLayers of dye and glaze add instant character to an inexpensive interior door		42
THE BRIGHT FUTURE OF LIGHTING by Sean GroomWith stricter energy requirements and improved light technology, we all may be switching to CFLs and LEDs		47
UPGRADE TO A TRASH DRAWER by Rex AlexanderInstalled in an existing cabinet, it's simple and sturdy, and it hides disposables only a slide away		52
A STRIKING HILLSIDE HOME by Kurt OferIn New York State, a new house combines compound curves and energy-saving details		54
VENTING A TRICKY OLD ROOFby Mike GuertinRetrofitting undershingle intake and ridge vents helped to cool and dry this 120-year-old attic		59
16 WAYS TO IMPROVE THE AIR YOU BREATHEby Jamie LyonsDiscovering the causes of poor indoor-air quality is the first step in creating a healthful home		62
REMOVING INTERIOR WALLS by Chris ErmidesA step-by-step guide for taking down walls without wrecking the house		66

Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		8
LETTERS		10
HOW IT WORKS Heat-recovery ventilators		16
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Efficient door painting, Fitting coped crown molding, Beveled caulk tip		20
TOOLS AND MATERIALS Two bits from Bosch, Strong bandages, Fiber-cement saw		26
PROJECT GALLERY Highlights from FineHomebuilding.com		72
Q & A Patching holes in siding, New code requirements for decks		76
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Hammers, Glue		78
BUILDING SKILLS Soldering copper cap flashing		82
DRAWING BOARD Garden sheds with style		86
MASTER CARPENTER Timber-framing joinery: Cutting a double-bladed scarf		92
GREAT MOMENTS This is only a test		98

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