Construction How-To
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Mortise and Tenon Joints
Mortise and tenon joints are some of the oldest woodworking joints.
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All Hands on Deck
A beautiful wood deck can contribute directly to your home’s value and to your family’s quality of life, and whether the deck is 200 square feet or 2,000 square feet, many people are passionately proud of their decks.
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Tips from Furniture-Making Pros
Looking to get “back to basics” with woodworking and furniture making?
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Choosing Lumber for Your Deck
The Choices aren’t the same as they used to be. The phase-out of arsenic-treated lumber makes decking choices challenging.
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Material Market
With the popularity of home improvement shows such as Trading Spaces and Changing Rooms, do-it-yourselfers and novices interested in home improvement are becoming more interested and adventurous when it comes to interior design.
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Dovetail Joints for Quality Construction
Dovetail joints are extremely strong and attractive joints, and are traditionally used on boxes, chests, quality furniture and cabinet drawers.
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Roofing Revisited
If you own a home long enough, sooner or later you1ll have to consider reroofing. If you suspect problems, make a thorough inspection of your roof.
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Stone Age: Simple Stone Projects
Working with stone is an age-old craft that is very satisfying. A stone project has a sense of immortality.
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Do-It-Yourself: Joining Wood Made Simple
When doing wood working there are many instances in which solid wood pieces are needed in widths wider than those that are available to make a cabinet side or a table top.
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Installing Doorknobs and Locks
Technology has affected almost every aspect of the daily life of modern man. This being said, it would seem that some menial tasks have been overlooked, like installing a doorknob.
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