Issue 290 – April/May 2020
Features
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Installing Cedar Shakes
Use these modern methods and materials to create a timeless and durable wood roof.
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Choosing the Right Bagged Concrete Mix
Learn how to choose the best concrete mix for your small masonry projects from dozens of specialized pre-packaged options.
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Protect Your Outdoor Electrical Outlets
Get the information you need to select the right weatherproof boxes and covers for your exterior power receptacles.
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Simple, Elegant Trim for a Shed
Although clean and unadorned, this revival of a Shaker exterior trim package is more complex than it appears.
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Books Every Builder Should Own
This essential reading list by carpenter and historic-preservation expert Brent Hull covers history, how-to, design, and more.
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Scribing Rails to a Round Column
Carpenter Maria Klemperer-Johnson shows how to make a router jig to create a smooth transition for this tricky porch-railing connection.
Article
Tips & Techniques
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Copying MoldingsUse bamboo skewers and corrugated cardboard to make an improvised contour gauge for moldings of any size.
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On-Board Bit StorageMagnets keep driver bits on the tool so they're accessible when you need them.
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Quiet Your StairsGet rid of squeaks with construction adhesive and closed-cell foam.
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Hole-Saw HackIf the pilot bit is missing or broken, use screws to control the saw.
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Compressor-Tool KeeperKeeping track of tools is made easier with fuel line and cable ties.
Know the Code
Tools & Gear
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Metabo's Multivolt SliderThis Japanese-made sliding miter saw performs exceptionally well for cutting trim and other general finish-carpentry tasks.
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Top-Notch Metal Connector NailerMAX's SuperLocator metal-connection nailer uses the nail itself to find the holes in framing connectors.
HOUSES by Design
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Hidden in Plain SightMasking the garage in this historic-district-adjacent home meant creating a traditional entryway centered on the garage windows rather than the front door.
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Protection from Solar GainThis Pennsylvana farmhouse-style home uses sliding-shade screens to allow in daylight without too much heat.
Spec
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Streamlined Electronic EntryThe Baldwin Evolved series of keyless door handlesets replaces bulky number pads with a covert, high-tech touch-sensitive lock.
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Adaptable Recessed LightingNora Lighting's versatile Iolite line of recessed lights is a step above average can lights with a wide range of designer trim and color options.
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Steel Garage StorageTurn a messy garage into an organized and attractive workshop with NewAge Products' modular cabinets and slatwalls.
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Easy-Sipping FaucetNasoni's award-winning Fountain Faucet is an elegant way to avoid craning your neck for a sip of water.
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