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| SURVEY OF WORM-DRIVE AND HYPOID SAWS These ten heavy-duty circular saws are easy to maneuver, cut the toughest lumber and are built for the long haul | 54 | |
| INSTALLING WOOD CLAPBOARDS How a seasoned crew uses a story pole and an efficient work sequence to install this traditional siding | 62 | |
| A DOOR HANGER'S JIGS A door specialist reveals a few shop-made accessories that make the job faster and easier | 68 | |
| CHOOSING A TOILET A head-to-head comparison for our readers with nothing to go on | 72 | |
| DETAILING DECKS OVER LIVING SPACE When the roof pitch is shallow enough to walk on, clear drainage paths and careful waterproofing are essential | 78 | |
| CHOOSING, USING AND MAINTAINING PAINTBRUSHES The right brush for the job and the right technique can make painting go more quickly and give you a better-looking paint job | 80 | |
| KEEPING WALLS STEADY IN THE WIND With one-third of the exterior given over to windows, it took multiple shear panels, hold-downs and a wind beam to keep this home steady | 86 | |
| REPLACING A WATER HEATER By making a few simple upgrades, you can triple a basic water heater's life expectancy | 90 | |
| RETHINKING THE GARAGE Three projects illustrate how a room over the garage can be the best room in the house | 98 | |
| MAKING STORM WINDOWS Wood storm windows look better and seal tighter than mass-produced aluminum and vinyl units | 104 | |
| THE HARVESTED HOUSE From the pine timbers to the oak floors and cherry cabinets, this home in the Massachusetts woods is built with materials gleaned from the site | 108 | |
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| LETTERS More on play sets, House-safety issues, Shop vacs, Wood floors | 6 | |
| Q & A Foundation on ledge, Replacing pocket doors, Glitter guns | 18 | |
| TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Router-scribing countertops, Patching a wood floor, The bench hook | 32 | |
| CROSS SECTION Spray-on fiberglass insulation, 'Green' building, More on EIFS | 40 | |
| FINISHING TOUCHES Painting the town | 114 | |
| TOOLS AND MATERIALS Sliding attic stair, Ladder pads, Foundation seals | 122 | |
| WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE Asphalt shingles, Masking tape | 140 | |
| REVIEWS Do-It-Yourself Housebuilding, Understanding Ventilation | 156 | |
| GREAT MOMENTS The Ming vase | 170 | |
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