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Tip: Low-tech hole-cutting tip Online Membership Required

by Vince Catich

Q & A: What type of joist hangers should I use with pressure-treated wood?

by Daniel S. Morrison

Anchoring Wood to a Steel I-BeamOnline Membership Required

Forget about packing the web; fasten wood to the top, and hang the floor framing with top-mount joist hangersby John Spier

Q & A: Nailing clapboard siding: top, bottom, or both?Online Membership Required

by Daniel S. Morrison

Synthetic Decking Takes Off

Now available in a variety of colors and textures, this durable array of products won't rot, splinter, or crack. What's not to like?by Chris Green

The New Pressure-Treated Wood

The EPA is banning CCA lumber. The replacements are safer, but they may change how you build a deck.by Daniel S. Morrison

The New Wood ScrewOnline Membership Required

Stronger, better-equipped screws are tailored for specific applicationsby Scott Gibson

Q & A: Blind-nailing clapboardsOnline Membership Required

by Mike Guertin

Q & A: Shear walls in old constructionOnline Membership Required

by Thor Matteson

Tip: Plugging a toe-screwOnline Membership Required

by Jeffrey S. Janssen

Tip: Straightening crooked lumberOnline Membership Required

by Jeff Fosbre

Tip: Presanded plugsOnline Membership Required

by Mark Hallock

Tip: Shingle cheaterOnline Membership Required

by Jeff Head

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