October/ November 2004

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GET THE RIGHT REPLACEMENT WINDOWS by Daniel S. Morrison They're a big investment. Here's what you need to know about types, warranties, comfort, and installation.		52
MAKE YOUR OWN LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS by Steve Morris With inexpensive tools and materials, you can build durable, distinctive worksurfaces in just about any size or shape		58
MITER-SAW BLADES by Michael Standish How much does a good cut cost?		64
COMMANDING KITCHEN FOR TWO COOKS by Christopher Simmonds Two steps up, this kitchen overlooks the party and hides the clutter		68
RUNNING POWER OUTSIDE by Joseph Truini If you're bringing electricity to an outbuilding, digging the trench is probably the toughest part of the job		72
TROUBLE-FREE POCKET DOORS by Gary Striegler With a hardware kit and careful framing, you can install these space-saving doors		74
A COZY HOUSE THAT LIKES A CROWD by Chris Prokosch and Shannon Green An angular floor plan captures the view and combines public and private zones		78
PAINTING SOLUTIONS by Frank Sinicrope Answers to common questions provide advice for professional results on your next interior paint job		84
A WATERTIGHT SECOND-STORY PORCH by Gregory Burr With a rubber membrane and careful flashing, you can create an outdoor room above and shelter the living space below		89
BUILD A TIMBER-FRAME SHED by Will Beemer Learn the basics of timber-framing and get an outbuilding in the process		94
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS		10
CROSS SECTION Adaptable design, Inferior plywood		20
TIPS & TECHNIQUES Tablesaw extension, Applying tar paper		30
TOOLS & MATERIALS Trim nailer, Boom box		36
BREAKTIME		44
FINISHING TOUCHES Built-in seating		100
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Fixing a bouncy floor, Polarity		104
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Tool belts, Weatherstripping		114
BUILDING SKILLS Cutting plywood to size		122
DRAWING BOARD Designing with the golden section		128
MASTER CARPENTER A curved face for a corner cabinet		138
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS		148
GREAT MOMENTS Amazing grace		150

Get the Right Replacement Windows, Make Your Own Laminate Countertops, Miter-Saw Blades, Commanding Kitchen for Two Cooks, Running Power Outside, Trouble-Free Pocket Doors, A Cozy House that Likes a Crowd, Painting Solutions, A Watertight Second-Story Porch, Build a Timber-Frame Shed