Articles		Page
BUILDING KITCHEN CABINETS ON SITE by Joseph B. Lanza Make face frames after the doors are hung for a perfect fit and quick, no-hassle installation		64
TEN COMMON PLUMBING MISTAKES by Redwood Kardon A building inspector reviews the most frequent violations of the plumbing code		70
BUILDING DRY STONE WALLS by Chris Kachur A systematic approach saves time and turns beginners into artists		74
INTERLOCKING WEATHERSTRIPPING FOR DOORS by Chris Norris Arguably the best protection against wind and rain penetration, two-piece bronze can be finicky to install		80
JIGSAWS REVISITED by Michael Standish Less vibration and easier blade-changing distinguish the current tools from those of only five years ago		84
REMAKING AN OLD ADOBE IN THE TERRITORIAL STYLE by Ken Wolosin A new wing adds space and unifies a design with strong regional flavor		92
LAYING OUT AND DETAILING WALL PLATES by Larry Haun How a seasoned framer quickly and accurately transforms blueprint dimensions into templates for walls		96
A TIMBER-FRAME/MODULAR HYBRID HOUSE by Libby Schroeder This economical house design features factory-built rooms that surround a post-and-beam core		102
BUILDING A MANTEL by David Getts A frame-and-panel base topped with a broad shelf dresses up a plain fireplace		108
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR NEW HOME by John Lemon In an open letter to his clients, a builder prepares them for the inevitable squeaks and cracks		112
A BASIC BOX ISN'T ALL BAD by Kelly Davis Working within a cube creates spaces that are not only dramatic but also economical to build		114
Departments		Page
LETTERS Taking Issue, Air compressors		6
Q & A Drywall, Removing a tile mural		22
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Drywall-tape dispenser, Getting a push from a clamp		34
DRAWING BOARD Getting the most from a ranch without adding on		44
CROSS SECTION Computerized panel makers, Rehab subcode, Water-heater recall		54
FINISHING TOUCHES Life in the great outdoors		120
TOOLS AND MATERIALS Router, Tarp clips, Cyanoacrylate glue		128
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE Hammer handles, TSP		142
REVIEWS Do It Yourself, Homing Instinct, Carpentry: Tricks of the Trade		156
GREAT MOMENTS The full monty		170

Building Kitchen Cabinets on Site, Ten Common Plumbing Mistakes, Building Dry Stone Walls, Interlocking Weatherstripping for Doors, Jigsaws Revisited, Remaking an Old Adobe in the Territorial Style, Layout Out and Detailing Wall Plates, A Timber-Frame/Modular Hybrid House, Building a Mantel, What to Expect from Your New Home, A Basic Box Isn't All Bad