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Fascia Joints That Won’t Open
Builder Mike Maines offers tips for using the right fasteners and adhesive to keep outside corners tight on exterior trim.
When Dryer Vents Need a Boost
What can you do if your clothes dryer is too far from an exterior wall?
How To Finish an Exterior Wood Door
Penetrating stains and marine varnish are a good start, but clear-finished doors will still need occasional maintenance.
Tiling over Different Substrates
Use expansion joints and an uncoupling membrane to prevent cracks in the tile installation where different substrates meet.
How to Break Up Old Concrete
A masonry expert offers tips for demolishing an unwanted slab, patio, or driveway.
How to Build a Concrete Porch Floor
Corrugated steel pan decking and mid-span support will ensure a successful pour
Reinforcing Cabinets for Concrete Countertops
Learn how to beef up a cabinet to hold the weight of a concrete countertop.
Do Precut Studs Make Sense?
Learn what builder Mike Guertin thinks about these time-saving pieces of framing lumber.
Sizing up a Shower
Bathroom expert Andrew Wormer answers a reader's questions about the ideal dimensions for 2-person showers and for showers without doors.
Sound-Dampening Ceramic Tile over a Concrete Floor
Follow these guidelines from the Tile Council of America for sound-deadening tile over a concrete floor.

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