October/November 2005

Articles		Page
INSTALLING KITCHEN CABINETS, SMOOTH AND SOLO by Mike Guertin With a few special tools, you can preassemble the cabinets and cut a big job down to size		42
THE FUTURE OF FRAMING IS HERE by Joseph Lstiburek		50
VENT AN ISLAND SINK...AND OTHER TRICKY SPOTS by Lynn Underwood A handy one-way valve eliminates most of the plumbing work		56
HANGING DRYWALL OVERHEAD by Myron R. Ferguson Thoughtful layout and the right tools help to bring this task within reach		58
BASEBOARD DONE BETTER by Gary M. Katz A veteran carpenter shows how to achieve first-class results with timesaving techniques		63
NEW CHALKLINES FOR AN AGE-OLD JOB by Larry Haun A closer look at the standout versions of this essential layout tool		70
HOME AND STUDIO UNDER ONE ROOF by Bede Van Dyke A steel skin, exposed framing, and a central atrium distinguish this industrial-strength version of a classic dog-run house		72
RECIPROCATING-SAW SHOWDOWN by Rick Arnold and Mike Guertin The newest corded saws cut more aggressively than their predecessors, and they're easier to adjust and handle		78
CASTING A CONCRETE FIREPLACE SURROUND by Buddy Rhodes From mixes and molds to finishes and installation details, a master craftsman shows how basic ingredients can yield elegant results		84
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS		10
TIPS & TECHNIQUES Stair-stringer stress relief, Saw guide for cutting vinyl		18
TOOLS & MATERIALS Box-beam level, Versatile wrench, Structural nails		26
BREAKTIME		36
FINISHING TOUCHES Enhancing the perimeter		90
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Insulation, Breaking up concrete		96
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Exterior caulks, House-raising jacks		104
BUILDING SKILLS Installing a lockset		112
DRAWING BOARD Integrating the garage with the house		118
MASTER CARPENTER A fancy first step without the fuss		126
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS		136
GREAT MOMENTS How many engineers does it take to hang a picture?		138

Installing Kitchen Cabinets, Smooth and Solo; The Future of Framing Is Here; Vent an Island Sink...and Other Tricky Spots; Hanging Drywall Overhead; Baseboard Done Better; New Chalklines for an Age-Old Job; Home and Studio Under One Roof; Reciprocating-Saw Showdown; Casting a Concrete Fireplace Surround