Issue 209
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Replace a Rotten Lally Column
A proper footing and post add floor support that will never fail again.
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Inside Crown Corners
Coping crown molding is more than blindly following tradition. Understand the benefits and learn how to cope joints the right way.
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Tool Test: Oscillating Multitools
Fein dominated the market for decades, but their patent has expired. With competitors on the move, just how do the new tools stack up?
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Upgrade to a Tankless Water Heater
Replacing your old tank-style water heater with a more efficient on-demand system isn’t as difficult as it appears.
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A Closer Look: Zero-Energy Homes
With a balance of conservation and renewable production, these houses make as much energy as they use.
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Prep Before You Paint
When the paint dries, these 10 steps will go unnoticed, but skipping one can blow a perfect finish.
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Making Wood CountertopsBuilt well, they’re both attractive and durable, so choose a species, construction style, and finish that fit the way you use your kitchen.
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Why Modular?An affordable, custom home combines modular units with on-site construction, shedding light on the strengths and weaknesses of factory-built homes.
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Q&A: Problems after adding insulationQuestion: Two problems developed in my attic recently that no one can figure out. First, after I installed roof vents per my roofer’s recommendation, icicles and frost formed on the…
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