October/ November 1995

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CHOOSING A KITCHEN SINK by Steve Culpepper There are lots of shapes, sizes, materials and accessories available today, but it's still a good idea to get what suits your needs		48
- Buying an exotic sink isn't exactly like pouring money down the drain		52
MORE THAN ONE WAY TO CASE A WINDOW by Joseph Beals III You can vary the look with simple combination of flat boards and stock moldings		54
PREVENTING ICE DAMS by Paul Fisette Proper insulation and roof ventilation can stop ice dams from forming, prevent damage and lower energy bills		60
DESIGNING AND BUILDING A WATER GARDEN by Jeff Gold Spillways and pools enliven a courtyard-garden entry		64
- On water-garden plants, fish and books		67
A WEEKEND RETREAT by David Borenstein A two-story addition, plenty of windows and a dash of whimsy transform a drab cottage into a lakeside treat		68
SURVEY OF TRIM NAILERS by Jim Britton The new trim nailers are lighter, smaller and more powerful than ever		72
BUILDING SMALL AND TALL by Chris Prokosch and Shannon Green From its foundation made with pallets and old tires to the rooftop deck 35 ft. in the air, this house makes the most of a minimum space		78
SUPPORTING AN ADDITION by Philip S. Wenz Before you put a new room on an old house, evaluate the foundation, the site and the original structure		82
TILING A SHOWER WITH MARBLE by Tom Meehan Take the time to get your tiles tight and flat, and your shower will look as if it had been carved out of solid marble		86
FRAMING A HIP ROOF by Larry Haun After you've framed a gable roof, rafter templates and rafter tables are all you'll need to make a hip		90
THE HOUSE ON THE TRESTLE by Brad Sills On a mountainous site, an arched truss carries the weight of a rustic vacation house		96
- Building the trestle		98
Departments		Page
LETTERS Cedar shims, old trees, Slate roofs		4
Q & A Interior finish for a timber frame, Straightening warped doors		14
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Kerf block speeds the sawcuts, Replacing a rotten fence post		26
CROSS SECTION Grain orientation, Green lumber, Cellulose insulation		36
FINISHING TOUCHES Custom-tile backslashes		102
TOOLS AND MATERIALS Ratcheting magnetic screwdriver, Portable drill bit sharpener		112
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Liquidproof gloves, Electrical receptacles		128
REVIEWS Liquidproof gloves, Electrical receptacles		142
GREAT MOMENTS Birth of a superhero		154

Choosing A Kitchen Sink, More than One Way to Case a Window, Preventing Ice Dams, Designing and Building a Water Garden, A Weekend Retreat, Survey of Trim Nailers, Building Small and Tall, Supporting an Addition, Tiling a Shower with Marble, Framing a Hip Roof, The House on the Trestle