October/ November 2002

Feature Articles		Page
ENGINEERED LUMBER by Scott Gibson Dramatic strength combined with zero shrinkage puts engineered beams and headers on more and more job sites		56
The engineers' job site: inventing a better glulam		60
USING CLAMPS OUTSIDE THE BOX by John Carroll They're not just for gluing up: Clamps can serve as handles and locks, or as helpers that never file for unemployment		62
LEAD-PAINT SAFETY, AT HOME AND ON THE JOB by Tom O'Brien Whether you're remodeling an older home or just living in one, the paint must be treated with respect, especially if young children are involved		66
Exterior lead paint also must be contained		72
DESIGNING A HOUSE FOR THE SUN: 4 STRATEGIES by Max Jacobson, Murray Silverstein and Barbara Winslow Orient the house and windows to ensure that all important spaces receive abundant, balanced light		74
INSTALLING AN ELECTRICAL SERVICE by Clifford A. Popejoy Once you know the steps, mounting and wiring a meter base and breaker panel are easier than you might think		78
A MATTER OF STYLE by Jeremiah Eck Careful attention to site, floor plan, elevations and details can create a design that has a character all its own		86
FRAMING A DRAMATIC DORMER by John Spier If doghouse dormers or shed dormers aren't dressy enough, A-dormers can add an exciting design note, and they're easier to seal against the elements		92
TURNING CORNERS WITH BEADED CASING by Scott McBride A shop-built jig creates a combination butt-miter joint that looks good year round		98
A RECYCLED GREENHOUSE by Larry Haun Create a home for your plants using a forgotten building technique		102
Departments		Page
LETTERS		6
BREAKTIME		16
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Adding on to a stone foundation, Coping crown molding past 90°		22
TIPS & TECHNIQUES Maneuvering a bathtub, Fixing warped doors		32
DRAWING BOARD Make your house an expression of yourself		36
CROSS SECTION Breaking the mold, Web watch		46
FINISHING TOUCHES Stunning stone		106
TOOLS & MATERIALS Infrared paint removal, Small quartz shop heater		114
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Electrical-circuit testers		124
REVIEWS Homebuilding Debt-Free, EBN Archives 1992-2001		128
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS For links to their Web sites		136
GREAT MOMENTS The turn of the screw		138

Engineered Lumber, Using Clamps Outside the Box, Lead-Paint Safety at Home and on the Job, Designing a House for the Sun: 4 Strategies, Installing an Electrical Service, A Matter of Style, Framing a Dramatic Dormer, Turning Corners with Beaded Casing, A Recycled Greenhouse