| Feature Articles | Page | |
| CUTTING CERAMIC TILE by David Hart Straight, curved or circular cuts can make or break a day of setting tile | 58 | |
| FRAMING CURVED WALLS by Ryan Hawks Use a tape measure as a compass and thick plywood for wall plates | 64 | |
| REMODELING A CAPE FOR A SHRINKING FAMILY by Howard Pruden Owner-builders open a floor plan and add dormers, built-ins and a veranda to turn a plain Cape into a classic cottage | 70 | |
| AIRTIGHT ATTIC ACCESS by Mike Guertin Hot air rises. And where does it go? It could be going right out the attic access in your house. | 75 | |
| REMOVING EXTERIOR PAINT by Jon Tobey When you have to take it all off, power tools and chemical strippers make quick work of a nasty job | 78 | |
| Why good paints go bad | 82 | |
| LIGHTING DESIGN FOR THE LIVING ROOM by Nancy McCoy Layered levels of lighting and fixture placement go a long way toward giving this space a whole new look | 84 | |
| FIRST AID FOR DOORS by Scott McBride A seasoned pro walks you through the steps to healthy doors | 90 | |
| MODERN LIVING IN A NEW ENGLAND VILLAGE by Scott Simons A sunlight-filled open floor plan belies this home's traditional facade | 94 | |
| CORDLESS IMPACT DRIVERS by Gary M. Katz These lightweight powerhouses are better at driving screws than cordless driver/drills; here's why and which ones to buy | 100 | |
| ELECTRIC-METER COVERS by Jim Blodgett You can't avoid these ugly, glass-domed gizmos, but you can hide them | 106 | |
| FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S HOLLYHOCK HOUSE by Bob Deshotels Age, earthquakes and more than a few design flaws have taken a tool on this landmark, but it will soon be rebuilt, better than ever | 108 | |
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| Departments | Page | |
| LETTERS | 6 | |
| BREAKTIME | 16 | |
| QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Locating foundatioin bolts precisely, Baseboard vs. radiator heat | 22 | |
| TIPS & TECHNIQUES Outdoor steps, Bucket spacers | 32 | |
| DRAWING BOARD Rethinking the informal eating area | 36 | |
| CROSS SECTION Trade shows, Farewell to pressure-treated lumber, Tool recalls | 48 | |
| FINISHING TOUCHES House of ingenuity and steel | 114 | |
| TOOLS & MATERIALS Cordless router, Heavy-duty paint scrapers, Chainsaw miter guide | 120 | |
| WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Pleumatic-nailer oils, Compact fluorescents | 128 | |
| REVIEWS Handbook of Water Use and Conservation, The E-Myth Contractor | 136 | |
| INDEX TO ADVERTISERS For links to their Web sites | 144 | |
| GREAT MOMENTS See spot run | 146 | |
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