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LETTERS
Oversized bolt holes; contractor reward program
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New Deck, New Door
by Mark Clement
Adding an exterior door is more than just carpentry - plan on hiring an electrician, a plumber, and a drywall contractor.
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QUESTION & ANSWER
Posts on a rooftop deck; new decking on old framing
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DAY'S END: Outside-Rail Photo Finish
Outside-rail photo finish
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Building a Stationary Dock
by Matt Gard
Use big PVC pipe to keep water out of the footer holes, opt for cordless tools, and remember to empty your pockets.
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TRADE TALK: Changing the Code
Changing the code
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Time-Saving Guardrails
by Mark Clement
This belt-and-suspenders approach yields sturdy, good-looking results.
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Shapely Piers
by William Bolton
An easily built reusable form makes footings less obtrusive.
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QUESTION & ANSWER
Foundation vents; waterproofing under a porch
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Tips for Building By the Sea
by Robert Arnold
New England coastal weather calls for added attention to flashing, fastening, and furnishing.
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