Family Handyman-Ten Year Index

10-year Index Dec/Jan 1998 to Dec/Jan 2008
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A
Abrasives, for tile, OCT 2005:80
Additions
garage simple, SEP 2007:6273
roofs for, JUN 2002:3844, 96, MAY 2006:4456, 96
Adhesives
construction, MAR 2002:58, FEB 2004:8
landscape-block, MAR 2006:66
mastic vs. contact cement, MAY 2002:63
in pressurized canisters, JAN 2002:93
See also Glues.
Aero-Flex Technologies, string trimmer, MAR 2006:87
Agri Products, door screens, SEP 2006:112
Air compressors
battery-powered, MAR 2005:93
carts for, JUN 2004:25, MAY 2007:25
ceiling hose reels for, SEP 2007:8691
choosing, FEB 2003:12
cordless, NOV 2006:100
gauges for, readable, APR 2001:110
inflator adapter for, FEB 2002:86
installing, SEP 1998:56
lightweight, with nailer, JUN 2003:89
pipe for, MAR 2006:16
renting, FEB 1999:77
rustproof, MAY 2000:18
storage for, JUN 2001:6465, AUG 2002:91, JAN 2005:93, OCT 2005:28, JAN 2006:109
tools for, SEP 2007:9091
Air conditioners
equalizing, APR 2001:1011
leakage costs of, OCT 2001:38
managing, MAY 2001:6875, OCT 2001:45, AUG 2004:22, APR 2005:105112
pads for, FEB 2007:18
portable, AUG 2006:96, 101
repairing, AUG 1998:6
sealing, JAN 2008:64
thermostats for, NOV 2006:76
winter covers for, MAY 2001:72
See also Cooling; Shade.
Air filters
changing, APR 2003:84, NOV 2007:83
efficacy of, MAY 2005:6768
improvised, NOV 2005:36
See also Dust masks; Face shields; Respirators.
AirFlow Technology, heat-flow fans, APR 2007:94
Air fresheners, whole-house, FEB 1998:95
Air infiltration
energy audit for, AUG 2006:83
finding, DJ 2007:77, NOV 2006:23, JAN 2008:64
through outlets, JAN 2007:96
preventing, OCT 2001:34, 35, 4653, JAN 2007:7681
cost savings of, OCT 1998:60
sealing, cost savings of, OCT 1998:60
Alarms. See Carbon monoxide: detectors; Smoke detectors.
AlbEO, LED lights, OCT 2006:29
Alcohol, as stain remover, NOV 2006:13
Alcoves, reading, JAN 0 7:31
Alden, screw extractor, NOV 2006:99
Algae, stains from, OCT 2000:12, MAY 2004:26
Allmat, garage mats, SEP 2006:111
Aluminum
cutting, JAN 2005:48
diamond-plate, SEP 2007:16
See also Siding.
American Clay, pigmented plaster, FEB 2007:85
American Fluorescent, energy-efficient light fixtures, NOV 2007:96
American Standard
convertible sink, OCT 2006:108
sinks, finish-protected, APR 2006:100
Ames True Temper
dumping wheelbarrow, MAY 2007:108
trowel, FEB 2007:87
Amundsen, Lucie B.
on arbor, MAR 2007:6165
on bathroom, FEB 2007:3641
on bathroom remodel, MAR 2007:3236
on bathrooms, FEB 2007:3641, MAR 2007:3236
on closets, OCT 2006:4452
on faucets, FEB 2006:6268
on lawn treatments, APR 2006:APR 2006:8188
on quick fixes, NOV 2006:7076
on rain gardens, APR 2007:5356
on remodeling, JAN 2007:3034
on vermin-proofing, MAY 2006:5768, 102
Anchors
hollow-wall, JUN 2004:8190
removing, FEB 2000:21
masonry tightening, MAY 1998:99
Anderson, Kurt
on faucets, JUN 2007:6063, NOV 2007:6469
on skills, FEB 2007:2935
Angles
accurate, APR 2000:19
describing, MAY 2000:70, AUG 2000:24
figuring, APR 2001:12
marking, AUG 2000:24
Animals
controlling
with traps, MAR 2007:19
with water spray, APR 2003:123
See also specific animal.
Antifreeze
all-vehicle, NOV 2004:104
tester strips for, JAN 2001:85
Ants, dealing with, AUG 2001:62, MAY 2006:58
Appliances
diagnostic codes for, APR 2007:11
early use of, OCT 2001:45
efficient, OCT 2001:45, AUG 2006:96
fires from, MAY 2002:78
"garages" for, NOV 2006:36, APR 2007:29
high-efficiency, OCT 2001:45
kitchen, glides for, MAY 2007:94
moving, OCT 1998:21
paint for
stainless-steel, OCT 2007:94
touch-up, APR 2001:48
remote controls for, NOV 2005:2425
repairing, FEB 2006:29, SEP 2007:28
sources for, SEP 2003:86, MAY 2006:40
See also Porcelain; separate machines.
Aprons, workshop, JAN 1999:19
Aquatic Whirlpools, laundry sink, OCT 2006:26
Arbors
arched, APR 2002:3646, MAR 2007:6165
building, APR 2002:3839, MAR 2006:7278, MAR 2007:5258
for entries, AUG 2006:5253, 54, 5665
framework for, APR 2002:3839
gabled, MAR 2004:3444
of saplings, MAY 1999:28
web site on, APR 2002:46
Arches
describing, JAN 2008:79
drywall, MAY 2003:1011, JAN 2007:42
glued-up, APR 2002:4244, AUG 2007:3240
polyurethane, JAN 2007:3639, 44
Arcs
describing, APR 2002:42, 44, APR 2004:44, 95, NOV 2005:62, MAY 2007:43, 5860, AUG
2007:34
formula for, NOV 2002:24
tracing, NOV 2005:62
Arts-and-Crafts style, kitchen in, NOV 2006:3236
Asbestos, testing for, MAY 1999:12
Ashes, removing, SEP 2000:118, MAY 2004:28
Assembly
checklist for, JAN 2001:69
"extra" hands for, JUN 2003:30
re-, NOV 2001:64
of shelves, OCT 2001:8889
Attics
doors of, insulating, JAN 2007:81
floors for, instant, OCT 2001:104
insulation for, NOV 1998:11, OCT 2001:4853, 50
equipment, OCT 2001:53
flue, OCT 2001:5051
hatch, OCT 2001:53
leaks in, OCT 1998:60, OCT 2001:47
remodeling, JAN 2007:3034
sealing, SEP 2001:9596, OCT 2001:4653, FEB 2006:29, JAN 2007:7681, JAN 2008:65
ventilating, NOV 1998:11, SEP 2001:100, JUN 2004:1216
working in, JAN 2007:78
See also Air infiltration.
Aube Solar, timer switch, NOV 2007:95
Audio systems. See Entertainment centers.
Augers, power
extensions for, FEB 2002:68, 70
operating, FEB 2002:6470, MAR 2002:119
trencher-attached, AUG 2007:63
See also Post-hole diggers.
Awls, from screwdrivers, MAY 2002:34
Awnings
canopy, for decks, MAR 2007:74
deck
canopy, MAR 2007:74
retractable, MAR 2007:7677, 78
fabric for, FEB 2002:5456, 58, MAR 2003:48, 5456, 58, AUG 2003:12, (AUG 2003:12)
portable, MAR 2007:77
retractable, for decks, MAR 2007:7677MAR 2007:, 78
for trellises, JUN 2003:73
Axes
handle for, protecting, JAN 1998:48
handles for, JAN 2002:1819
protecting, JAN 1998:48
sharpening, APR 2000:51, JAN 2004:24, FEB 2004:96
Axles, installing, APR 2005:36
B
Back drafts
guarding against, OCT 2001:53, 69
See also Carbon monoxide.
Backer board
installing, OCT 2003:3738, NOV 2003:54, 55, OCT 2005:78, 82
superior, OCT 2007:65
for tile, APR 1998:94
for tile, choosing, APR 1998:94
See also Cement board.
Backsplashes
installing, MAR 2000:40
stainless-steel, MAR 2000:40
Bags
garbage, standing up, MAY 2003:110
grocery-hauler, OCT 2000:118
holders for, SEP 2000:127
plastic, dispenser for, MAY 2002:113
Balls, storing, APR 2007:87
Bamboo
uses of, JUN 2007:2627
water sluice from, APR 2002:5059
working with, APR 2002:5459
Bandsaws
bench-top, SEP 2004:110111
blades of
rounding, NOV 2005:37
storing, MAR 2005:24, MAY 2006:23
circles with, NOV 1998:40
cut-off bin for, MAR 2005:23
resawing with, MAY 2001:24
small pieces with, JUN 2001:20
throat plates for, SEP 2002:23
See also Feather boards; Fences (machine); Hold-ins; Outfeed supports; Stop blocks; Tables:
extension.
Barbecue
cleaning, MAR 1998:92
grates, cleaning, MAR 2005:88
self-cleaning, MAR 1998:92
skewers, uses for, JAN 2006:25
stations for, stone-veneered, JUN 2004:6476
Barrels, collapsible, APR 2003:120
Baseboards
adjustment screws for, NOV 2004:74
for bookcases, JAN 2002:42
coping, NOV 2002:63
Craftsman-style, NOV 2003:4041
dirt at, JUN 2005:23
fitting over, OCT 2006:46
gluing, NOV 2004:71
installing, NOV 2000:66, NOV 2002:6465, NOV 2004:7080, FEB 2005:66, NOV 2005:76
protecting, JAN 2004:66, AUG 2004:63, NOV 2005:28
scribing, NOV 2005:76
templates for, FEB 2005:66
Basements
energy costs of, OCT 2001:35
finishing elegantly, MAY 2004:8294
flooring for, MAY 2004:2223
moisture-testing, FEB 2007:18
smelly, JUN 2000:8
wall cracks in, AUG 2004:20
wet, MAY 2004:84, APR 2007:1618
cleaning, MAY 1998:107
fixing, SEP 04 SEP 2004:2021, AUG 2001:67, FEB 2003:67
painting, AUG 2005:18, AUG 2007:25
windows for, egress, FEB 2001:6679, MAR 2001:8086
See also Pumps: sump.
Base shoe, eliminating, NOV 2005:76
Bathrooms
basement, FEB 1998:65
cabinets for, OCT 2007:7175
easy-access, APR 2006:32
chair rails for, stone, FEB 2001:60, 61
doors for, frameless, FEB 2006:50
drawers for, MAR 2007:34
fans for, APR 2000:69, JAN 2007:91
dual-use, SEP 2006:18
timers for, OCT 2003:12
fixture manuals for, storing, SEP 2004:119
floors for, radiantly-heated, JAN 2002:5664
grab bars for, OCT 2007:98
half-, installing, FEB 2000:30, AUG 2000:57
leak control for, MAY 2007:6869
lighting for, FEB 2001:61, FEB 2006:35, 41, 42, 46, OCT 2006:29
makeup nook for, APR 2006:35
mirrors for, FEB 2001:49, 61, FEB 2006:32, 61
sliding, FEB 2000:119
murals for, APR 2006:36
1920s-style, JAN 2007:30, 34
paint problems from, MAR 2003:1011
plumbing basement, FEB 1998:65
products for, APR 2006:36
racks for, APR 2007:107
reading, AUG 2007:111
razor holder for, OCT 2003:107
remodeling, FEB 2001:4861, 54, 58, FEB 2006:3042, 4450, FEB 2007:3641, MAR
2007:3236
shelves for, MAR 2007:34
1920s-style, JAN 2007:30, 34
stone-mosaic, APR 2006:2836
storage for, FEB 2001:61, FEB 2003:3044
tilework for, FEB 2007:36, 38
planning, APR 2006:2836
timers for, OCT 2006:12
valves for, shutoff, FEB 2001:50, 53
window privacy film for, MAR 2000:15
See also Cabinets; Grab bars; Mold; Soap dispensers; Tilework; Towel bars; Towel warmers;
Vanities.
Bathtubs
cleaning, AUG 2003:7376
converting, OCT 2006:102
drain-flange replacement for, JUN 2006:16
faucets of, replacing, NOV 2007:14
fur filter for, OCT 2006:96
leaks from, MAY 2007:6869
lever-style drains in, replacing, FEB 2002:1415
mirrors for, APR 2006:35
nonslip treatment for, APR 2006:19
PEX fittings for, FEB 2007:32, 35
protecting, NOV 2003:54
re-caulking, FEB 2002:7677
refinishing, MAR 1999:10, FEB 2007:41
removing, FEB 2001:50, OCT 2003:62, OCT 2005:9294, OCT 2006:7678
resurfacing, MAR 1999:10
shower, OCT 2005:90100
-shower, installing, OCT 2005:90100
spouts of, replacing, FEB 2006:12, NOV 2007:14
surrounds for
solid-surface, JUN 1999:95
stone tile, NOV 2003:5262
whirlpool, OCT 2003:5869
adding, FEB 2006:44, APR 2006:3435
See also Grab bars; Porcelain.
Bats
controlling, MAY 2006:58
houses for, APR 2000:110
Batteries
chargers for, JUN 2006:97
timer for, JUN 2003:108
disposing of, JUN 2007:88, NOV 2007:22
failing, SEP 2003:95
life span of, improving, JUN 2001:11
organizer for, JUN 2002:127
power inverters for, AUG 2001:9
power system for, JAN 2008:85
rechargeable
rebuilding, MAY 2002:18
recycling, AUG 2002:8
station for, SEP 2003:114
seasonal, maintainers for, NOV 2007:86
testers for, MAR 2002:27
tool, testing, NOV 2005:15
18v, Li-ion vs. NiCad, MAY 2006:2425
vehicle, JAN 2008:77
caring for, SEP 2003:9395
insulator for, AUG 2007:92
insulators for, AUG 2007:92
Battery cables, poles of, MAR 2003:98
Beach, drink table for, JUN 2003:119
Beams
built-up, AUG 2005:42
coves for, MAY 2007:43, 44
I-, compromising, AUG 2000:97
raising, APR 2001:6674
supporting, SEP 2005:96100
Bedding, dust-free, MAY 2005:64
Bedrooms, from attics, JAN 2007:3034
Beds
drawers under, JAN 2000:119
Murphy, building, NOV 1998:72
storage under, MAR 2004:93
wall, building, NOV 1998:72
wheel cups for, JUN 2003:99
See also Raised beds.
Bees
trap for, MAR 2001:88
See also Wasps; Yellow jackets.
Beetles, controlling, MAY 2006:58
Behr, paint, flat washable, APR 2006:96
Bench dogs, holes for, JAN 2006:59, 66, NOV 2006:62, 65, 66
Benches
concrete, MAR 2006:5466
exterior (See also Workbenches)
for arbors, MAR 2004:4244, MAR 2007:5258
concrete, MAR 2006:5466
garden, APR 2003:5360, MAR 2007:94
garden-convertible, MAR 2007:94
open-storage, NOV 2005:58, 6068
for picnic table, 50, MAR 2005:50, 52, 58, 67
with shelves, JUN 2007:40
storage, MAY 2007:5764
potting, AUG 2000:69
cedar, AUG 2000:69
See also Workbenches.
Bench stones
cleaning, FEB 2001:42
glass-and-sandpaper, OCT 2001:23
no-cost, SEP 2000:31
oil, FEB 2001:42
truing, FEB 2001:42
Bessey Tools, spring clamps, NOV 2006:94
Better Lifestyles, exhausting toilet, OCT 2007:106
Bevels
with circular saw, SEP 2002:83, 86, MAR 2004:48, FEB 2005:30, 86
with table saw, NOV 2003:70, APR 2005:4142, MAY 2006:84
Bicycle pumps
inflater adapter for, FEB 2002:86
inflator adapter for, FEB 2002:86
Bicycles
ceiling-suspended, SEP 2004:68
holders for, MAY 2000:91
racks for, SEP 2004:127, SEP 2006:57, 115
tube repair for, JUN 2002:24
Binders, uses for, AUG 2005:111
Binoculars, inspection, NOV 1998:92
Birdbaths
base leveling for, APR 2003:114
cleaning, SEP 2002:72
whimsical, AUG 2001:94
Bird feeders
automatic filling, AUG 1998:110
automatic filling for, AUG 1998:110
hummingbird, ant-proofing, MAR 2001:89
neat, JUN 2000:106
PVC, NOV 2004:115
sprout prevention for, AUG 1999:71
squirrel-proof, NOV 2000:43
swing-out, MAR 2004:105
Birdhouses
building, MAR 2002:8086
hole inserts for, APR 2001:89
Birds
discouraging, MAR 2001:89, MAY 2007:18
retrieving, JUN 2001:94
Biscuit joinery
glue injector for, OCT 2001:20
process of, JAN 1999:23, MAY 2004:104
station for, OCT 2007:29
for wainscoting, NOV 2005:44, 48
Bits
adjuster for, transparent, AUG 1999:26
adjuster transparent, AUG 1999:26
apron for, MAR 2000:115
buying, JAN 1998:74
cable holes with, FEB 1999:70
chamfer, SEP 2004:58
changing, MAY 1999:50, APR 2001:112
for cordless drills, MAY 2002:108
depth gauges for, APR 2002:32, AUG 2002:23, JAN 2004:37
quick, JAN 2005:69
tape, JAN 2002:81
drill, changing, MAY 1999:50
drivers for, dual-purpose, MAY 2004:36
extenders for, APR 2002:104
extensions for, OCT 2000:106
Forstner, MAR 2005:64, SEP 2007:36
gauges for, JAN 2005:30
glass-cutter, OCT 2003:46, 52
guide holes for, MAY 2002:114
holders for, JAN 1999:82, SEP 2000:28, 31, JAN 2003:18, NOV 2003:20, MAY 2004:18,
SEP 2004:39
tape, FEB 2000:52
hole-saw
centering guide for, MAY 2002:110
screw-led, NOV 2006:95
trick with, AUG 2006:23
masonry, FEB 2001:59, MAY 2004:33
nails as, SEP 2003:22
pilot-countersink, 54, MAR 2002:54, 56
quick-change, with driver, APR 2001:112
rotary, storing, JAN 2004:26
router
bevel, JAN 2005:88
flush-trim, JAN 2005:86, SEP 2007:36
pattern, MAR 2005:21, NOV 2006:52, 55, JAN 2007:11
roller-bearing, APR 2002:111
round-over, NOV 2006:56, 59
sharpening, FEB 1999:16
slip prevention for, AUG 2000:10
slip-prevention for, AUG 2000:10
slot, FEB 2002:36, NOV 2006:50
storage for, MAR 1999:24
storing, MAR 1999:24
story sticks for, JAN 2001:70
straight, NOV 2006:53, 54, 56
types of, AUG 2001:34
screwdriver, shimming, MAR 2005:98
self-centering, SEP 2003:36, SEP 2005:52, SEP 2007:35
sharpener for, FEB 2006:84
sizing, SEP 2001:103
spade
chamfering with, AUG 2002:24
extending, SEP 2000:127
organizer for, MAR 2000:115
stop collars for, JUN 2004:56
storage for, JAN 2004:26, JAN 2008:32
twist, titanium vs. cheap, MAR 2002:100
wood vs. metal, MAR 2002:100
Black & Decker
battery paint roller, JUN 2006:90
hammer drill, NOV 2006:102
lopper-chainsaw, MAR 2007:90
paint sticks, JUN 2007:100
sprayers, MAR 2007:91
battery-powered, MAR 2007:91
lopper-chainsaw, MAR 2007:90
Storm Station, JAN 2006:95
table saw, NOV 2006:93
Blades
of circular saws, squaring, MAY 2002:38
sharp, disposal of, OCT 2002:101
See also Sawblades.
Bleach
pens of, MAY 2006:9
as stain remover, AUG 2006:12, NOV 2006:13
Blinds
colored, custom, MAR 2007:36
colored custom, MAR 2007:36
cord replacement for, OCT 1998:25
cord replacements for, NOV 2000:14
cord safety for, JUN 1998:104, OCT 2004:110
for energy savings, OCT 2001:45
inside windows, APR 2006:96
mini-, templates for, OCT 2001:94
pulls for, tasseled, MAR 2007:36
railing-mounted, MAR 2007:77
shortening, JAN 2002:17
window, as storyboards, MAR 2000:115
Blocking
adding, SEP 2005:93, 96100, FEB 2006:41
for fixtures, FEB 2001:58, 59
for floor fixes, FEB 2004:11
for rafters, SEP 2002:60
retrofitting, JAN 2001:52, SEP 2005:93, 96100, FEB 2006:41
Blockwork
capillary breaks for, APR 2005:10
cutting, FEB 2001:7072
glass, shower of, FEB 1999:34
interlocking, MAY 2002:4457
modular stone wall of, AUG 2006:5253, 55, 6671
modular wall of, AUG 2006:5253, 55, 6671
mold on, APR 2005:10
paint on, peeling, SEP 2007:25
for retaining walls, APR 2000:133, APR 2004:8588
stacking systems for, APR 2004:87
styles of, APR 2004:86
window in, retrofitting, FEB 2001:6679
Blodgett, Bonnie
on almost instant shade, APR 1999:12
on aromatic mulch, JUN 1999:47
on backyard prairies, MAY 1999:67
on beneficial earthworms, MAY 1999:66
on bird seed, AUG 1999:71
on blight-free roses, MAY 1999:66
on bouquets, MAY 1999:67
on a clean sweep, AUG 1999:70
on cold frame, JUN 1999:46
on container plants, APR 1999:112, AUG 1999:71
on cut back flowering plants, APR 1999:113
on cutting back plants, APR 1999:113
on dandelions, APR 1999:113
on death to dandelions, APR 1999:113
on deer fencing, APR 1999:113
on de-ice the sidewalk, AUG 1999:71
on de-icing sidewalks, AUG 1999:71
on divide and grow, APR 1999:113
on drought-resistant grass, APR 1999:112
on earthworms, MAY 1999:66
on evergreen care, MAY 1999:66
on evergreens, MAY 1999:66
on forcing colors, JUN 1999:46
on a fresh start, MAY 1999:66
on fresh starts, MAY 1999:66
on garden cleanup: fall or spring, AUG 1999:70
on garden cleanups, AUG 1999:70
on garden tools, JUN 1999:46
on greening up hanging plants, APR 1999:112
on gridlock, MAY 1999:67
on handy hints for your yard & garden, APR 1999:112
on help for root-bound plants, JUN 1999:47
on instant cold frame, JUN 1999:46
on the kindest pruning cut, APR 1999:112
on long lasting bouquets, MAY 1999:67
on mixed-material path, JUN 1999:46
on moles, MAY 1999:67
on mole solution, MAY 1999:67
on mulch, JUN 1999:47
on new turf, JUN 1999:47
on no more sprouting bird seed, AUG 1999:71
on nontoxic grass killer, AUG 1999:71
on organic weed control, AUG 1999:71
on paths, JUN 1999:46
on pet urine spots, JUN 1999:47
on plant a backyard prairie, MAY 1999:67
on plant division, APR 1999:113
on planting a slope, MAY 1999:67
on planting slopes, MAY 1999:67
on protect new turf, JUN 1999:47
on prune for health, AUG 1999:70
on pruning, APR 1999:112, AUG 1999:70
on root-bound plants, JUN 1999:47
on roses, MAY 1999:66
on Rx for pots, AUG 1999:71
on shade, APR 1999:112
on thyme, APR 1999:113
on thyme for a hot spot, APR 1999:113
on TLC for garden tools, JUN 1999:46
on winter blanket, AUG 1999:71
on winter care, AUG 1999:71
on yard and garden, APR 1999:112
Blower door tests, in energy audits, AUG 2006:83
Boards. See Lumber.
Bob the Builder, MAY 2002:107
mentioned, MAY 2002:107
Boilers
recall of, JAN 1999:14
repressurizing, NOV 1998:16
Bolts
anchor, positioning, JUN 2001:38, FEB 2003:36, AUG 2004:44, 46
cabinet, SEP 2007:46
caps for, SEP 2007:80
for concrete, SEP 2007:78
cutting, drill-mounted, SEP 2004:119
extractors for, NOV 2004:102
fit of, tightening, SEP 2004:119
frozen, cutting, MAY 2007:92
heads of, painting, JUN 2003:100
rethreading, FEB 2000:86
rounded, wrenches for, MAR 2003:99
sleeve-anchor, SEP 2007:65, 78
sorter for, MAR 2003:111
threads of, heating, OCT 2005:15
tight
loosening, SEP 2002:9096, OCT 2005:15, FEB 2006:9, MAY 2007:92
toggle, JAN 2001:52, 54
for fiberglass, NOV 2005:12
See also Anchors.
Bookcases
assembled, JAN 2007:3646
building, JAN 2002:3244, SEP 2004:4460, JAN 2008:4047
built-in, JAN 2002:3244, JAN 2003:3447, SEP 2004:4460
elaborate, JAN 2006:3447
floor-to-ceiling, JAN 1998:34
heavy, securing, JAN 2006:46
in kneewalls, JAN 2007:33
modular pocket-screwed, JAN 2004:3447
oak built-in, JAN 2003:3447
open wall-leaning, FEB 2004:5364
pilasters for, JAN 2006:41, 42
secret compartments under, 42, JAN 2002:42, 43
shelves for, JAN 2004:46
tilt-up, clearances for, JAN 2002:72
traditional, APR 1999:78
traditional plan, APR 1999:78
wine-storage server, NOV 2006:33
Boots
scrapers for, FEB 2003:83
warmer for, MAY 2005:111
Borders
dog-proofing, MAY 2003:99
no-mow, AUG 2006:103
trenches around, APR 2003:110
Bosch
drills, NOV 2006:93
Power Box, JUN 2006:97
washing machine, AUG 2006:97
Bossmate, workbench legs, APR 2007:96
Bottle caps, using, JUN 2000:17
Bottles, cleaning, FEB 2003:94
Bouquet, long lasting vodka, MAY 1999:67
Box elder bugs, dealing with, AUG 2001:62
Boxes
bandsawn, making, APR 2000:18
bulky, FEB 1998:63, MAR 2002:96
handling, MAR 2002:96
for cabinets, FEB 2004:70
cardboard
clips for, SEP 2004:106
"latches" for, OCT 2005:110
cardboard resealable, JUN 2000:130
closers, for, JAN 1998:89
jewelry, hidden, OCT 2001:115
lids of, cutting off, AUG 2003:88
rolling, FEB 1998:63
Box joints
bit for, JAN 1999:18
jigs for, table saw, SEP 2005:65
Brackets
corner, JUN 2003:4143, 60
curtain-rod, hangers for, JUN 2004:8890
curved, AUG 2004:4041, 56
folding heavy-duty, SEP 2003:30, 34
gable overhang, SEP 2002:64
leg, FEB 2002:47, 4850, 52
making, MAR 2004:39
shelf, NOV 2001:33, 40
double-duty, MAY 2006:100
steel, SEP 2003:97
for trellis supports, JUN 2003:64, 6668, 71
Brass
outdoor, cleaning, APR 1998:14
protecting, from cement, NOV 2004:108
Breathing protection
described, FEB 1998:82
See also Dust-collection systems; Dust masks; Respirators.
Brickwork
boring, MAY 2004:32
caulk for, FEB 2004:87
cleaning, MAR 1998:13, MAR 2001:20
cutting, MAR 2004:66
drilling, MAY 2001:62, 64, JAN 2004:78, MAY 2004:32, JAN 2008:51
driveway-type, JUN 2005:19
efflorescence on, diagnosing, SEP 2005:18
facings of, FEB 2001:89
fire-, mortar repair for, NOV 1999:12
freeze-thaw protection for, OCT 2005:20
holes in, drilling, MAY 2001:62, JAN 2004:64, 78
loose, replacing, MAY 2001:20
moisture failures of, OCT 2005:20
mortar for
high-fire, NOV 1999:12
removing, MAY 2001:20
repointing, FEB 2004:7987
mortar of, removing, MAY 2001:20
old, repointing, FEB 2004:7987
for paths, MAR 2004:5669
penetrating, JUN 2007:62
sunken, repairing, SEP 2001:6667
tongs for, MAR 2004:66
veneer of, cutting, APR 1998:9
See also Mortar.
Briggs Engineered Wood Products, Puzzle Floor, JUN 2006:100
Brighthandle, door lights, OCT 2006:29
Brizo, faucets, OCT 2006:98
Brooms
magnetic pick-up, JAN 2000:15
push, repairing, MAY 1999:112
Brushes
for behind objects, OCT 2002:105
care of, JAN 1999:83, FEB 2001:87, NOV 2001:92, MAY 2002:113, MAR 2003:108, NOV
2007:31
carriers for, OCT 2004:109
choosing, AUG 1998:50, SEP 2000:9, JUN 2001:7, FEB 2003:58
cleaning, JAN JUN 1998:2008:26, JAN 1998:24, FEB 1998:23, JUN 1998:22, 105, SEP
1998:95, MAY 1999:56, JUN 2002:13, OCT 2004:108, JUN 2005:126, JAN 2008:26
brush for, NOV 2002:104
forks for, JUN 2003:99
disposable, SEP 2001:92, FEB 2002:20
ergonomic, MAY 2003:107
for finish, JUN 2001:6
foam, SEP 2001:25, JAN 2002:94, MAY 2004:111
hauler swimming pool, OCT 1998:93
holders for, AUG 2002:91, APR 2003:130, MAY 2003:116, OCT 2004:109
moistening, JAN 2006:93
natural vs. synthetic, APR 2002:110
pad, NOV 2003:82
paddle-type, FEB 2005:82
paint selection, AUG 1998:50
quality, NOV 2003:78, NOV 2005:52
short, JUN 2004:119
storing, FEB 2001:87, NOV 2007:31
on soaker rods, MAY 2002:113, MAR 2003:108
techniques with, APR 2001:60, 64, FEB 2003:6061, 64
for tight spots, MAY 2005:105
for water-based finishes, JUN 2001:7
wire
flexible, AUG 2002:101
renewing, MAY 2002:116
wrapping, NOV 2001:92
See also Rollers.
Buckets
buggy for, FEB 2003:87
for drywall stilts, OCT 2000:68
mop, from shop vacuums, MAR 2004:102
painting from, OCT 2000:68, NOV 2000:36
stacking, SEP 2002:99
for sump-pumps, OCT 2000:70
unsticking, AUG 2000:107
warning for, OCT 2000:70
for wiring, OCT 2000:66
as workbench base, OCT 2000:66, 70
Bugleweed, for paths, APR 2004:22
Builder's paper
installing, AUG 2002:49, SEP 2002:60
for masonry facings, FEB 2001:9
for templates, MAR 2005:7275
vapor-permeable, FEB 2001:9
Building codes, setbacks in, JAN 2006:49
Bulbs
foliage of, hiding, AUG 2002:89
in planters, SEP 2000:88
planting, APR 2000:107, SEP 2000:88
rough-use, MAR 2006:9
tender, storing, SEP 2001:62
varmint-proofing, NOV 2007:89
Bulletin boards
dry-erase, AUG 2003:123
electronic, JAN 2003:92
magnetic, NOV 2003:110
making, NOV 2002:67, 70
Bumper stickers, removing, JAN 2007:83
Butterflies
attracting, AUG 1998:80, 83
garden for, APR 2000:108
gardens for, APR 2000:108
houses for, AUG 1998:80
Butt joints, matching, NOV 2005:74
C
Cabinets
appliance, MAY 2006:36
assembly station for, JUN 2000:14
bamboo, JUN 2007:27
for barbecue-tool storage, SEP 2001:115
base
exterior, JUN 2004:6771
installing, NOV 2002:74
basket holders for, OCT 2002:78
blind-corner glide-out, SEP 2001:3840, OCT 2006:97
built-in
for bathrooms, FEB 2005:5063
from stock, SEP 2004:4460
for closets, FEB 2004:3844
cookie-sheet storage in, FEB 2004:102
corner, JUN 2007:32
crown molding for, OCT 2007:7475
custom, APR 2007:29
door racks for, JUN 2007:32
doors for
pegboard, JAN 2005:29
sliding, FEB 2003:103
swing-up, OCT 2006:97
DVD, OCT 2006:5363
edge banding, cleats for, MAR 2002:78
exterior
garden, APR 2004:92102
wall-hung, JUN 2006:4857
exterior garden, APR 2004:92102
exterior wall-hung, JUN 2006:4857
face frames for, FEB 2005:54
finish for, OCT 2007:75
glazed, OCT 2002:76
first-aid station, MAR 2000:126
for foldaway workshop, SEP 2003:3042
frameless, OCT 2000:40
free-standing kitchen, NOV 2006:33
garage, SEP 2005:4456, SEP 2006:34, 3640, SEP 2007:8384
garages, SEP 2006:34, 3640
hanging, SEP 2007:4849
inset, adding, FEB 2003:3844
kitchen
blind-corner, OCT 2005:54
bun feet for, OCT 2003:72, 80
cove molding for, OCT 2003:7071, 72
drawers for, FEB 2005:4049, OCT 2005:56
facelifts for, MAR 1999:32, OCT 2003:7080, APR 2007:2931
filler strips for, OCT 2005:63
installing, OCT 2005:6071
layout for, OCT 2005:61
ledger plates for, OCT 2005:6871
large ceiling-hung, SEP 2003:4454
for laundry rooms, MAR 2003:85, 9697
ledger plates for, SEP 2007:45, 4648
lights under, OCT 2005:59, APR 2007:31
LED, OCT 2006:29
lining for, vinyl, JAN 1998:88
medicine
installing, FEB 2006:35, 41, 42, 46
mounting, FEB 2003:31, 34
recessed, FEB 2006:41, 46
mounting cleats for, SEP 2002:83, 84, 88
open, MAR 2000:40
paint for, OCT 2004:11
pantry roll-out, SEP 2001:4448
rabbets for, FEB 2000:14
raising, OCT 2003:72
remodeling, MAR 1999:32, FEB 2000:89
roll-out, OCT 2007:3644
for sewing center, JUN 2001:115
shop, JAN 2003:72
fold-away, JUN 2004:5062
nail-organizer, JUN 2004:29
shop fold-away, JUN 2004:5062
shop nail-organizer, JUN 2004:29
storage, choosing, FEB 2003:3044, 32, 44
for storage, FEB 2003:3044
in stud spaces, JUN 2007:37
upper, simple, SEP 2005:56
utility
layout for, OCT 2005:63, 68
simple, NOV 2003:6572, JAN 2005:6471, SEP 2007:4549
utility layout for, OCT 2005:63, 68
vinyl tile for, AUG 2007:95
wall-hung, JUN 2004:5860
mounting, NOV 2002:7274, SEP 2005:54
simple, OCT 2007:7175
support aid for, JUN 2006:96
wardrobe-type, SEP 2006:5971
for workshops, JAN 2003:72
See also Doors; Hinges; Pulls; Racks; Shelves; Tool cabinets.
Cabinet scrapers, sharpening, APR 1999:28
Cable. See Wiring.
Caddies. See Trolleys.
Calculators
protecting, APR 2000:21
protectors for, MAR 1999:26, OCT 2003:25
Calipers, quick, OCT 2000:24
Camcorders, film protectors for, AUG 2006:104
Cameras
film protectors for, AUG 2006:104
as memory aid, FEB 2005:74
remote, AUG 2007:99, JAN 2008:83
security, AUG 2005:2021
shopping with, FEB 2005:74
Campbell Hausfeld, power scrubber, MAR 2006:90
Campers, as play houses, JAN 2008:70
Camp fires. See Fire rings.
Candles
fires from, preventing, MAY 2002:82
soot from, JAN 2001:8
Cans, spouts for, APR 2000:131
Canvas. See Tarpaulins.
Carbon monoxide
content, JAN 1998:51
described, JAN 1998:51, OCT 2001:66
detectors, JAN 1999:65, OCT 2001:53, 6669, MAR 2004:86, MAY 2006:17
and clock-radio, FEB 2001:91
selection and installation, OCT 1998:82
sources of, OCT 2001:40, 6466
Carcasses
making, 3637, JAN 2006:3637, 4244, 6063, SEP 2007:3539
plywood, JAN 2004:3638, JAN 2005:5458, 6869, JUN 2006:5052, OCT 2007:3844,
7273, JAN 2008:4344
simple, APR 2005:40
Carlsen, Spike
on an easier way to mix concrete, APR 1999:122
on battery-operated chain saw, OCT 1998:95
on bifold door, JAN 1999:94
on bifold door repair bracket, JAN 1999:94
on bookcases, JAN 2007:3646
on ceilings, OCT 1998:100
on chain saw, OCT 1998:95
on the chisel that thinks it's a rasp, JUN 1999:105
on clamps, OCT 1998:100
on closets, JUN 1999:108
on concrete, FEB 1999:22, APR 1999:122
on countertops, JUN 2006:2731
on crown molding, OCT 1998:100
on dishwasher, JUN 1999:106
on dishwasher in a drawer, JUN 1999:106
on easy-to-adjust tools, APR 1999:119
on easy to use powerful clamps, OCT 1998:100
on easy ways to cut tough concrete, FEB 1999:22
on flashlight, JAN 1999:90
on four in one staple gun, AUG 1999:100
on garage makeover, SEP 2006:3440
on garages, SEP 2006:3440
on gifts, JAN 1999:90
on glueless laminate flooring, OCT 1998:98
on hand-crank flashlight, JAN 1999:90
on handy-dandy remodeling knife, AUG 1999:101
on handy hooks, APR 1999:115
on hardworking gifts for hard working DIYers, JAN 1999:90
on higher suspended ceiling, OCT 1998:100
on hooks, APR 1999:115
on instant (almost) wainscot, JAN 1999:94
on internal combustion nailer, OCT 1998:99
on kinder gentler mousetrap, APR 1999:123
on kitchens, MAY 2006:3440
on knife, AUG 1999:101
on laminate flooring, OCT 1998:98
on lawn and garden watering timer, AUG 1999:100
on light switch, JAN 1999:95
on little mower, JUN 1999:103
on little mower for little jobs, JUN 1999:103
on mousetrap, APR 1999:123
on nailer, OCT 1998:99
on a new kind of clog un-clogger, OCT 1998:97
on no hassle crown molding, OCT 1998:100
on no stoop foot operated light switch, JAN 1999:95
on painting, JAN 1999:95
on a paint stripper, APR 1999:115
on a paint stripper for perfectionists, APR 1999:115
on paint yourself into a corner, JAN 1999:95
on pavers, AUG 1999:97
on peace-keeper toilet, AUG 1999:101
on post leveler, AUG 1999:102
on powerful pruning duo, OCT 1998:97
on products, AUG 1999:98
on products for people who don't like heights, AUG 1999:98
on pruning, OCT 1998:97
on pumps, APR 1999:117
on pump your own, APR 1999:117
on rasp-chisel, JUN 1999:105
on remodeling, OCT 2006:2429, NOV 2006:3236, JUN 2007:2832
on roll out walkway, JUN 1999:107
on staple gun, AUG 1999:100
on stone-mosaic bath, APR 2006:2836
on timer, AUG 1999:100
on toilets, AUG 1999:101
on tools, APR 1999:119
on turn a closet into a room, JUN 1999:108
on un-clogger, OCT 1998:97
on unique, you-make-'em patio pavers, AUG 1999:97
on wainscot, JAN 1999:94
on walkway, JUN 1999:107
Carpenter ants, dealing with, AUG 2001:66
Carpenter bees, dealing with, AUG 2001:64
Carpenter, Scott
on add a second phone line, NOV 1999:67
on phone line, NOV 1999:67
Carpets
baseboard and, NOV 2004:72
for basements, MAY 2004:2223
cleaning, APR 2006:1011
over concrete, AUG 2006:36
cutting, for built-ins, FEB 2005:72
depressions in, raising, APR 2001:22, JUN 2005:14, OCT 2007:91
grass stains on, removing, AUG 1999:71
humps in, JAN 2007:22
installing, JUN 2004:9498, 123
kicker for, APR 2002:105
knives for, JAN 2007:74
laying, JUN 2004:9498
masking off, JUN 2004:123
paint on, removing, AUG 2004:66
protecting, from paint, SEP 1998:94, OCT 1998:21, SEP 2004:100
protection, from paint, SEP 1998:94, OCT 1998:21
and radiant-floor heat, JAN 2007:67
repairing, MAR 2005:9
restretching, JAN 1999:31, JUN 2004:9298
squares, laying, JAN 2007:7175
staples in, removing, MAY 2000:127
tape for, FEB 1998:18
urine cleanup for, MAY 2005:16
wax in, removing, FEB 2002:16
Cars. See Vehicles.
Carts
creepers as, MAR 2007:88
as extension tables, SEP 2005:60
fold-up, MAY 2007:102
4-wheel dump, MAY 2007:108
garden, APR 2000:159, APR 2005:2636
hardware, MAY 2004:16
heavy-duty, MAY 2001:91
hose-reel, for cords, AUG 2007:95
kitchen, OCT 2005:58, OCT 2006:40
for machinery, SEP 2005:5879
shop, FEB 2005:29, 3233
storage for, SEP 2000:153
tool, SEP 2007:3240
two-wheeled, OCT 2000:107
4-wheel dump, MAY 2007:108
wheels for, APR 2005:36
workbench, SEP 2003:21
See also Trolleys.
Carving, computer tool for, JAN 2008:84
Casings
concrete-contacting, painting, MAR 2004:7274
tile under, APR 2007:20
Casters, attaching, SEP 2005:68
Cast iron, enameled, repairing, APR 2004:23
Caterpillars, Bt spray for, MAY 2002:100
Cats
dog-free dining for, JUN 2001:95
litter-box liner for, FEB 2002:80
repellents for
spray, JUN 2001:94
tinfoil, JUN 2001:95
Caulk
applying, MAY 1999:14, MAR 2003:111, APR 2003:80, FEB 2004:105, NOV 2004:68, APR
2005:48, AUG 2005:2329, 24, 29
with ice, JUN 2001:98, JUN 2003:100
backer rod for, OCT 2005:86
for baseboard, NOV 2004:71
bathroom, NOV 2003:6062
for bathroom, MAR 1998:23
for bathtub surrounds, MAR 1998:23
choosing, MAR 1998:12
on concrete, JAN 1998:89, SEP 2004:104
at corners, OCT 1998:80
for floor squeaks, FEB 2000:21
for foundation gaps, MAY 2006:62
guns for, MAY 1999:14, MAY 2003:118, FEB 2004:92, AUG 2005:25
high-temperature, SEP 2001:96
for painting, FEB 2003:5658
silicone, JUN 2002:115
racks for, OCT 2002:119, AUG 2005:70
removing, JAN 1999:82, APR 2007:44, 46, 50, SEP 2007:94, OCT 2007:56
replacing, FEB 2002:7677
sightline for, NOV 2002:90
spreaders for, APR 2000:119, NOV 2000:41
storing, MAY 2000:127
between tape strips, AUG 2005:29
in tight places, OCT 2005:105
tip clearing for, MAY 2003:120
transferring, OCT 2002:106
tube puncher for, APR 2002:105
tubes of
extending, NOV 2001:64
hanging, SEP 2003:24
pressurized, SEP 2002:102
sealing, AUG 1999:104, SEP 2001:91, NOV 2001:93, MAY 2004:21, AUG 2004:106,
MAY 2005:104
storing, SEP 2002:98, SEP 2003:24, FEB 2004:22, MAY 2004:18
urethane flexible, SEP 2002:12
for windows, new, MAY 2001:45
CDs
as mirrors, JUN 2005:113
players for
child-proofing, OCT 2005:110
cleaning, JUN 2005:11
stations for, JUN 2006:97
Ceiling fans
braces for, MAY 2001:5152
bulbs for, JUN 2005:26
buying, MAY 2001:5152, NOV 2007:95
high-performance, NOV 2007:95
installing, NOV 1998:12, MAY 2001:4956
noisy, JUN 1998:6
for wet places, MAY 2001:52
wiring for, MAY 2001:5156
Ceilings
acoustical, painting, MAY 1998:13
camera views of, NOV 2006:90
cathedral
condensate from, NOV 2006:22
and fixture heat loss, SEP 2005:1718
coffered, as pipe chases, JAN 2008:70
and energy conservation, AUG 2006:83
energy costs of, AUG 2006:83
reducing, OCT 2001:35
furring down, MAY 2004:94
heights of, measuring, MAY 2000:70
metal roofing as, SEP 2007:84
moldy, diagnosing, OCT 2004:13
paint aid for, JAN 2004:90
panels in, replacing, MAR 2004:95
plaster, replacing, FEB 1999:60
repairing, OCT 1998:25, FEB 1999:60
textured, SEP 2002:42
sheathing as, JUN 2003:52
slope of, measuring, MAY 2001:51
soundproofing, MAY 2002:1415
stains on, diagnosing, OCT 2004:13, JAN 2005:18
storage on, SEP 2005:8086
texturing, SEP 2002:42
crow's foot, SEP 1998:8
neatly, MAR 2006:10
spray, OCT 1998:25
wiring for, retrofitting, SEP 2006:2425
See also Light fixtures.
CellAntenna, amplifiers, AUG 2007:102
Cement board
cutting, FEB 2001:59, JUN 2005:70
for exterior masonry, JUN 2004:68, 7172
finish over, FEB 2001:59
installing, APR 1998:81, FEB 2001:59, SEP 2001:7879
mortar under, FEB 2001:59
new type, OCT 2002:41, 4244
screws for, FEB 2001:59
vapor barrier behind, FEB 2001:59, SEP 2001:7879
Centers, finding, MAR 1999:26
V-block for, OCT 2002:21
CertainTeed, vapor barrier, JAN 2007:95
Chainsaws
blade guard for, OCT 2002:103
gas leaks with, sealing, MAR 2003:105, APR 2003:83
gas-tank leaks
sealing, APR 2003:83
sealing for, MAR 2003:105
pruner extendable, APR 2003:120
safety with, SEP 1998:76, FEB 2005:22
sharpening, NOV 1998:21
using, SEP 1998:76, FEB 2005:2127
Chair rail
built-up, NOV 2002:5056
finishing, NOV 2002:56
mitering, NOV 2002:5154
stone, FEB 2001:60, 61
urethane, AUG 2004:68, 7778
Chairs
Adirondack, JUN 2001:7580, MAY 2004:5664, SEP 2004:24
back slats of, spacing, JUN 2001:76
back-slat spacing for, JUN 2001:76
finish of, repairing, AUG 1999:12
finish repair for, AUG 1999:12
folding patio, SEP 2001:8186
leg leveling for, NOV 2007:33
lounge, APR 2007:32foldout
repairing, JUN 1999:70, NOV 2003:610, 10, MAY 2004:100
rocking, no-mar tape for, JUN 2004:111
tightening, SEP 2002:33
from wheel rims, SEP 2006:39
See also Upholstery.
Chalkboard
for refrigerators, JUN 2001:89
whiteboard for, APR 2001:26
Chalk lines
alone, FEB 2000:54
chalk for, FEB 2002:2326
colors for, JAN 2002:75
uses of, JAN 2002:75
described, FEB 1998:95
preserving, NOV 1999:119
snapping, FEB 2002:2326
types of, FEB 2002:24
using, FEB 2002:2326, FEB 2004:28
Chamberlain, door battery, SEP 2006:113
Chamfers, with router, MAY 2007:60
Channellock, adjustable wrench, NOV 2006:98
Charcoal
starter can for, JUN 2005:114
starter for, AUG 2000:80
Cherry, finishing, JAN 2004:46
Chewing gum, cleaning, SEP 2000:118
Chickens, grill stand for, AUG 2004:100
Children
fires from, preventing, MAY 2002:84
head protectors for, FEB 2002:93
protective latches for, APR 2001:106
See also Toys.
Chimneys
cleaning, NOV 2007:27
creosote in, SEP 2003:13, NOV 2007:27
crowns of, repairing, JAN 2006:17
efflorescence on, SEP 2005:18
diagnosing, SEP 2005:18
flashing for
caulking, SEP 2001:96
retrofitting, OCT 2003:9198
repairing, FEB 1998:10, JAN 2006:17
sealing, OCT 2001:50, JAN 2008:65
storage beside, JUN 2007:29
See also Flues.
Chipmunks, deterring, APR 2006:16
Chisels
hand protectors for, MAY 2004:113
holders for, JUN 1998:24, OCT 2002:108, FEB 2003:17, MAY 2005:24
protectors for, JUN 1998:24
scraping with, JAN 2002:30
sharpening, SEP 1998:63, JAN 2002:30, NOV 2002:8388
sleeves for, OCT 2002:108
using, JAN 2002:2730
Chopping boards, handled, FEB 2007:24
Chop saws. See Miter saws.
Chores, accounting system for, AUG 2002:108
Christmas trees
catch basins for, JAN 2001:12, NOV 2007:88
cat-proofing, JAN 1999:65
handling, JAN 1998:49, JAN 1999:65, JAN 2001:1213, JAN 2008:24
lights for
attaching, NOV 2006:91
testing, JAN 2001:12
live planting, JAN 1999:10
planting, JAN 1999:10
safe, JAN 2008:24
tip-proof, JAN 1998:49, JAN 1999:65
Chucks
key holders for, MAR 2000:24
keyless, SEP 2000:12
Cigarettes, fires from, preventing, MAY 2002:80
Circle cutters, using, AUG 2005:74
Circles
on bandsaw, NOV 1998:40
centers of, locating, NOV 1999:34
describing, SEP 2006:29, NOV 2006:59, 64
in drywall, tool for, MAR 2003:102
with framing square, JAN 2004:22
jig for, AUG 2002:90
See also Arcs; Compasses.
Circular saws
angle cuts with, MAR 2003:104, JUN 2005:4041
compound, JUN 2005:43
angle guide for, MAR 2003:104
base protection for, SEP 2006:27
bevel cuts with, JUN 2001:62, SEP 2002:83, FEB 2005:30, JUN 2005:3839, 43, 86
bevels with, JUN 2001:62, SEP 2002:83, MAR 2004:48, FEB 2005:30, JUN 2005:3839, 43,
86
blades for, MAR 2004:51
dual, SEP 2004:114
masonry, OCT 2005:22
setting, SEP 2005:36
steel-cutting, FEB 2001:26
carrier for, FEB 2001:36
for concrete, FEB 2001:7072
cordless, MAY 2002:103
cords for, replacing, APR 2002:18
coves with, MAY 2007:43
crosscutting jig for, FEB 2004:39
crosscutting with, FEB 2004:39, JUN 2004:52
jig for, OCT 2006:66, 6870
sled for, AUG 2002:28
curves with, AUG 2007:36
cutting guide, AUG 1998:16
dado guide for
flip-down, APR 2003:125
right-angle, FEB 2001:36
guides for, OCT 2004:18, SEP 2005:39
adjustable, OCT 2001:32
edge, OCT 2001:28, 30, FEB 2003:88, MAR 2003:104, JAN 2005:80
straightedge, OCT 2001:28, 30
long cuts with, OCT 2001:2632
plunge cuts with, FEB 2001:18, MAR 2004:50
plywood with, JAN 1998:8, SEP 2005:3643
ripping jig for, FEB 2004:39
ripping with
guide for, OCT 2001:103
jig for, FEB 2004:39
shocks from, preventing, JAN 2000:12
using, MAR 2004:4754
Clamping
with aluminum angle, APR 2004:133
of corners, aids for, JUN 1999:28
with handscrews, converted, MAY 1999:84
of long pieces, MAY 1999:84, MAR 2000:23
of narrow edges, AUG 2002:91
press for, edge-cap, MAY 1999:85
shrink wrap for, MAY 1999:85
tables for, JAN 2001:1722
wedge, MAY 1999:85
Clamps
band, SEP 2001:93
bar, JUN 2000:15
easy-tightening, NOV 2001:18
shop-made, FEB 1999:20
bridge, OCT 2002:20
C-, pads for, FEB 2005:19
caulk guns as, FEB 2000:52
clothespins as, MAR 2000:36
glue protectors for, MAY 2003:26
handles of, plastic-coating, JUN 2004:26
handscrew
for machining, MAR 2000:23
versatility of, FEB 2005:1416
locking-pliers, FEB 2003:26, 28
miter, SEP 2002:20
customizing, FEB 2000:16
miter customized, FEB 2000:16
mousetraps as, FEB 2000:47
one-handed quick, AUG 2001:95
pads for, JUN 2001:97, SEP 2002:20, MAR 2004:25
magnetic, NOV 2007:32
from scrap, JUN 2003:34
from pants hangers, SEP 2001:104
pipe, lengthening, AUG 2004:105, SEP 2006:26
pistol-grip, for solo work, MAR 2002:76
as pole brackets, MAR 2004:103
rubber-band, MAR 2001:27, MAY 2002:111
simple, NOV 2005:46
for small parts, OCT 2002:104
spring large, NOV 2006:94
stabilizers, APR 1999:30
stabilizers for, APR 1999:30, MAR 2000:24
stain protectors for, AUG 2001:25
storage for, FEB 2000:16
storing, FEB 1998:22, APR 2003:127, MAR 2004:25, 93, JAN 2005:50, FEB 2005:16, 29,
34, AUG 2005:67, OCT 2005:25, SEP 2006:32
tape as, AUG 2003:86
tie-wrap, APR 1998:22
tie-wrap as, APR 1998:22
-vise, JUN 2005:139
for wire, plastic invisible, NOV 2001:61
for workbenches, OCT 2000:26
workbench portable, AUG 1998:20
Clark, Bruce
on back-saving rake, NOV 1999:114
on basket, NOV 1999:114
on bend your own metal flashings, NOV 1999:25
on circular saw, NOV 1999:111
on cleanup machine, NOV 1999:114
on collapsible bushel basket, NOV 1999:114
on cordless driver, NOV 1999:112
on dual-position cordless driver, NOV 1999:112
on eco-friendlier painting system, NOV 1999:113
on fall cleanup, NOV 1999:114
on flashings, NOV 1999:25
on foam, NOV 1999:112
on foam it right, NOV 1999:112
on painting system, NOV 1999:113
on rake, NOV 1999:114
on rake, gather and go, NOV 1999:114
on repairs, NOV 1999:20
on windows, NOV 1999:20
Cleaners
absorbent, APR 2004:125
enzyme, OCT 2005:11
hand
baby wipes for, FEB 2003:85
choosing, SEP 2007:91
oil as, AUG 2001:101, MAY 2003:121
sugar for, FEB 2003:94
types of, AUG 2003:74, 76
Cleaning
with electric toothbrush, AUG 2006:104
with magnetic sweep, SEP 2000:118
microfiber for, FEB 2007:15
or pet hair, SEP 2000:117
of scuff marks, SEP 2000:122
with squeegee rake, SEP 2000:117
Clipboards
bases for, AUG 2001:24
hooks for, NOV 2007:89
Clippers, sharpening, MAR 2000:56
Closets
adding, OCT 2001:7282
cedar, reviving, NOV 2001:15
design for, FEB 2004:3436
dust-free, MAY 2005:60
moisture problems in, FEB 2001:11
organizers for, JAN 1999:47, MAR 2003:119, OCT 2006:4452
web site on, AUG 1999:16
rods for, lower, JUN 2007:45
shelves for, JUN 2007:40, 42
roll-out, FEB 2005:6472
tips for, OCT 2006:48
Clothes rods
installing, JAN 2000:97, MAR 2003:85, 86
pipe-hanger, SEP 2005:87
Clothing
freshener for, NOV 2005:99
mosquito repellent for, AUG 2007:76
Coat hooks, hangers for, JUN 2004:8890
Cockroaches, controlling, MAY 2006:58, 68, 102
Coffeemakers, under-cabinet, OCT 2006:42
Collar ties, decorative inset, AUG 2005:40, 47, 51, 52
Columns
bookcase, JAN 2008:4546
decorative, FEB 1998:54
installing, FEB 1998:54
exterior, over posts, JUN 2002:73, 7682
installing, AUG 2005:4243
for pergolas, JUN 2002:72, 82
tapered, AUG 2001:82, JAN 2003:3436, 4447
Comforters, storing, FEB 1999:86
Compact discs
as reflectors, JUN 2000:131
storage for, NOV 2000:34
Compasses
large, JAN 2002:24, APR 2004:95
making, JUN 2001:76, MAR 2002:58, SEP 2002:76, FEB 2004:59, 78, 88
-rulers, APR 2003:126
for scribing, NOV 2002:29
Complete Garage, The, overhead heater, SEP 2007:104
Composite Blades International, paint scraper, JUN 2006:91
Compost, AUG 1998:52
bins for
building, AUG 1998:52, MAY 2002:9697
commercial, AUG 2001:89
making, AUG 1998:52
sifter for, MAY 2003:101
Compressors, accessory storage, JUN 1999:92
Computers
cable trays for, AUG 2004:115
CAT-5e wiring for, NOV 2002:3548
desks for, building, MAR 2000:74
discarding, MAY 2007:14
for garages, SEP 2006:36
keyboards of, cleaning, NOV 1999:75, JUN 2007:16
mice of, cleaning, OCT 2002:26
paint program for, NOV 2004:105
solar-powered, APR 2002:119
surge protectors for, NOV 2002:75, JAN 2005:17, AUG 2006:90
wireless, FEB 2002:84, OCT 2005:3031
wiring for, CAT-5e, NOV 2002:3548
See also Inverters.
Concrete
amount of, JAN 2001:7, MAY 2007:80, 81
anchor bolts in, MAY 2007:81
bagged, MAY 2002:72
base for, MAR 2002:94, MAY 2007:7880
bench of, MAR 2006:5466
bolts into, SEP 2007:78
boring, MAY 2004:32
burns from, NOV 1999:12
care with, JAN 0 6:48
casting, APR 2007:5866
caulk for, SEP 2004:104
cleaning, MAR 2001:30, 35, SEP 2001:103, SEP 2003:35, 5860, 64
cleanup after, AUG 2003:25
conserving, OCT 2001:4345
control joints in, MAR 2002:95, SEP 2004:30, MAY 2007:81, 82
for countertops, OCT 2002:69
cracks in, JAN 2002:12, NOV 2002:17, AUG 2004:20, MAR 2005:132, APR 2005:132
curing, MAR 2002:95
compound for, MAY 2007:82
cutting, FEB 1999:22, FEB 2001:70
darby for, SEP 2004:2830
defined, SEP 2004:2728
dowel inserts for, AUG 2002:108
drilling, JUN 1999:22, FEB 2001:26
dust from, SEP 2005:20
edging, SEP 2004:30, 32, MAY 2007:81, 82
efflorescence on, SEP 2005:18
epoxy finishes for, SEP 2007:17, 19
fasteners for, installing, JUN 2000:109
finishes for, epoxy, SEP 2007:17, 19, NOV 2007:21
finishing, MAR 2002:95, SEP 2004:2732
floating, APR 2003:38, MAY 2007:80, 82
for footings, pouring, JUN 1998:13
form release for, MAR 2006:60, 6466
gluing, MAR 2006:66
mixing, JUN 1998:9, OCT 1998:80, APR 2003:3638, AUG 2003:2025, MAR 2006:56, 64,
MAY 2007:81, AUG 2007:96
moisture-testing, SEP 2003:58, MAR 2005:70, FEB 2007:18
nailing into, NOV 2001:93
ordering, AUG 2003:23, APR 2005:12
pad, replacing, MAY 1999:87
pad replace, MAY 1999:87
painted, epoxy over, NOV 2007:21
painting, primer for, JUN 2004:9
pavers of, AUG 2003:3032
reinforcing, JAN 2002:12, MAR 2002:94, MAY 2007:80
repairing, FEB 2000:65, SEP 2001:6869, SEP 2002:12, FEB 2004:16
safety with, JAN 0 6:48, NOV 1999:12, APR 2003:38, SEP 2004:28, MAY 2007:82
sanding, MAR 2006:66
screeding, SEP 2004:28, MAY 2007:80, 81
screws for, MAY 2004:3136
for slabs, JUN 2001:34
pouring, MAY 2007:7682
spalling, JAN 1998:23
stains on
oil, APR 2004:124125
paint, APR 2004:126
rust, APR 2004:128129
"stone" blocks of, MAR 2007:38, MAY 2007:22
tips for, MAR 1999:101
tools for, MAY 2007:82
troweling, APR 2003:41, SEP 2004:32, MAY 2007:82
underlayment for, MAR 2002:105
water in, MAR 2002:95
window in, retrofitting, FEB 2001:6679
and wood paint failure, MAR 2004:7274
See also Forms; Pavers; Rebar; Self-leveling compound.
Contact lenses, finding, JUN 2006:96
Container gardening
fall clean up for, AUG 1999:71
feet for, JUN 2003:95
in flue liners, APR 2003:116
moss for, JUN 2003:83
plant health in, APR 1999:112
in pots, APR 2000:107
soil layering for, JUN 2001:83
in stumps, AUG 1998:53
trees for, JUN 2001:85
watering, with ice, JUN 2001:83
See also Barrels; Planters.
Containers
caps for, SEP 2001:91
reinforcing, OCT 2004:121
detergent
for shop liquids, FEB 2001:87
for storage, FEB 2001:87
lids of, opening, OCT 2001:95
for mixing, MAR 2006:23
recycle spreader, OCT 1998:93
recycling, OCT 1998:93
self-leveling no-mar feet for, MAY 2003:118
storage, JUN 2002:18, JAN 2003:18, FEB 2003:18, JAN 2004:22
for storage, JUN 2002:18, JAN 2003:18, FEB 2003:18
Convenience Concepts, towel bars, OCT 2006:104105
Cookie sheets, storing, FEB 1998:64
Cooking, efficiently, OCT 2001:45
Cooling
fans for, whole-house, AUG 2007:3031
house shade, JUN 1998:96
from shade, JUN 1998:96
Coping
of baseboard, NOV 2002:63
for chair rail, NOV 2002:54
process of, JAN 1999:36, SEP 2002:2428, NOV 2004:4852, NOV 2007:4446
rotary sanding for, JUN 2003:100
Copper
aging, MAY 2004:48
chromated arsenate, toxicity of, MAY 2002:18
crimping, APR 2004:98102
cutter for, JUN 2004:32
tubing, cutting, APR 2004:106
for water lines, OCT 2002:88
See also Soldering.
Corkscrews
from drywall screws, FEB 2000:86
screw-and-pliers, SEP 2005:88
Corner boards, installing, AUG 2002:50, JUN 2006:44, 46
Corners
clamp aids for, JUN 1999:28
clamps, aids for, JUN 1999:28
cracks in, MAR 2004:14
facings for
faux masonry, FEB 2001:9
faux masonry, FEB 2001:9
filling, NOV 2004:66
repairing, MAY 2000:33
uninsulated, FEB 2001:11
Cornices
window, AUG 2003:4858
designing, AUG 2003:58
fabric-wrapped, AUG 2003:58
Couches, cat-proofing, JUN 2001:95
Countersinking, tips for, MAR 2000:23
Countertops
backsplashes for, SEP 2001:51, 54, 56, 58
caulking, OCT 2007:53
bathroom, MAY 2003:80
choosing, JUN 2006:27
clearing, OCT 2006:3842
corner designs for, JUN 2007:32
cultured stone, polishing, JUN 2003:10
cutout tip for, FEB 1999:87
edges for, OCT 2002:46, 50, 51, OCT 2004:7071
edgings for, OCT 2002:46, 50, 51, OCT 2004:7071
bent-wood, MAY 1999:10
solid-surface, OCT 2002:60
gaps in, filler for, MAY 2003:121
glass, OCT 2006:24
granite, OCT 2002:3852, 58, 64, JUN 2006:31, 64
granite-tile, installing, OCT 2007:4653
laminate, installing, JAN 2000:96
making, FEB 1998:73
planning for, SEP 2001:5154, OCT 2003:3638, OCT 2004:5253, 72
plastic-laminate, SEP 2001:4958, OCT 2004:5162
post-formed, OCT 2004:56, 68
scorch marks on, removing, JAN 2000:21
scribing, NOV 2002:30, MAY 2003:7880, OCT 2004:5456
sealing around, JAN 2007:83
seams in, MAY 2005:27
solid-surface, JUN 2006:28
stone, engineered, JUN 2006:28, 31
tile, OCT 2003:3443
over laminate, FEB 2007:20
tools for, SEP 2001:51
trim for, bent-wood, MAY 1999:10
types of, OCT 2002:5658, 69
for workshops, SEP 2007:4849
See also Plastic laminate.
Crabgrass
dealing with, MAR 2007:6671, AUG 2007:67
weeding, MAR 2007:68
Cracks
cleaning tool for, AUG 2001:100
inlay repair for, NOV 2006:56
insulating, JAN 2007:81
sprayed glue for, JAN 1999:82
Craftsman, wood carver, JAN 2008:84
Crawl spaces
moisture control for, OCT 2000:16, MAY 2005:9
odor prevention for, AUG 1999:14, OCT 2000:16
ventilating, SEP 2001:100
winterizing, JAN 2000:12
Creeping Jenny, for paths, APR 2004:22, 23
Crews, dealing with, JAN 2006:53
Crickets, duct-tape trap for, FEB 2003:95
Cupolas
building, AUG 1999:56
functional, AUG 2005:37, 58
Cups, workshop dispenser for, NOV 2007:33
Curb appeal, adding, JUN 2005:5862
Curran, Tim
on biscuit joiners, JAN 1999:23
on Biscuit joiners: a simpler way to make a strong, JAN 1999:23
on floors, OCT 1998:21
on How to protect your floors, OCT 1998:21
on scribing, MAR 1999:19
on Scribing for a perfect fit, MAR 1999:19
Curtains
light-proof, JAN 2004:82
rod hangers for, JUN 2004:8890, 126
Curves
describing, NOV 2001:18
jig for, adjustable, FEB 2006:25
large, JUN 2003:6668
long, JAN 2003:37
marking, AUG 2000:22
sanding, NOV 2006:64
with washers, MAY 2000:24
Cushions, cleaning, MAY 2005:66
Custom Building Products, no-stain grout, APR 2006:104
Cutting, plywood sawhorses, MAR 2000:39
Cutting boards, cleaning, OCT 2004:75, OCT 2007:12
D
Dacor, microwave over-stove, AUG 2006:96, 100
Dacor microwave over-stove, AUG 2006:96, 100
Dadoes
with chisel, JAN 2002:28
circular-saw jig for, APR 2003:125
cutting, APR 2000:20
depth of, JAN 2001:73
guides for, FEB 2001:36
for plywood, AUG 2001:30
router jig for, AUG 2001:30
with table saw, MAR 2001:50, AUG 2002:23, NOV 2003:66, 68, 7072
with T-square, MAY 2000:24
Dandelions
dealing with, APR 1999:113
removing, APR 2000:110
Dead nettle, for paths, APR 2004:22, 23
Decimals, fractional equivalents for, MAR 2002:70
Decking
aluminum, APR 2003:96
biscuit-joined, MAY 2003:4852
composite, AUG 2002:9394, 98, MAY 2004:3840, 4648, 52
and building codes, JUN 2003:14, MAY 2005:42
installing, MAY 2005:37, 38, 48, APR 2006:38, 40
fasteners for, hidden, MAY 2005:38, 42
Ip, APR 2003:119
laying, MAY 2005:2934
mitering, MAY 2004:50
solid composite, APR 2003:9295
spacing, MAY 2006:17
synthetic, AUG 2002:9394, 98
trimming, MAY 2005:34
types of, AUG 2002:9394, 98
vinyl, APR 2003:96
Decks
attaching, JUN 2000:6
balusters for
aluminum, MAY 2005:37, 38
spacing, JUN 2001:58, 59
boards of
notching, JUN 2001:58, 59
replacing, FEB 1998:33, APR 2004:13
spacing, NOV 2001:89, JUN 2002:118
straightening, JUN 2001:61
toenailing, AUG 2001:18
trimming, JUN 2001:61
braces for, MAR 2001:91
bracing, FEB 2000:104
building, JUN 2001:5862
ceilings under, waterproofing, JUN 2006:103
cleaning, MAR 2001:30, MAY 2003:118, APR 2004:7778
composite, APR 1999:32, AUG 2003:94
converting, FEB 1998:97
disassembling, MAY 2005:4246, 49
fasteners, JUN 1998:94
fasteners for, JUN 1998:94, FEB 2002:79, MAY 2005:33
hidden, APR 2004:24
finishes for, JAN 2003:91, JUN 2006:6869
low-maintenance, MAY 1998:96
repairing, OCT 2007:1011
flashing for, FEB 2002:78, MAY 2005:4042, APR 2006:48, JUN 2007:20
floating, JUN 2003:4346
flooring for, AUG 2001:4648
footings for, JUN 1998:13, JAN 2001:67, AUG 2001:42, 43
foundations for, MAY 2006:44, 48
and frost heave, JUN 2004:21
garden, JUN 1998:52
on ground-level boardwalk, MAY 2003:4652
gutters over, FEB 2002:79
inspecting, MAY 2005:4042
joists for, AUG 2001:4142, 43, FEB 2002:79, APR 2006:46, 48
firming up, MAR 2001:92
leveling, APR 2001:28
ledger boards for, AUG 2001:41, 43, APR 2006:44, 46, MAY 2006:44
flashing, FEB 2007:16
lighting for, JUN 2002:5668, MAY 2004:9
long lasting, APR 1999:32
long-lasting, APR 1999:32
low-maintenance, APR 1999:32, APR 2003:9196, APR 2006:3859
lumber for, AUG 2003:9196
maintaining, APR 2000:95
makeover for, MAY 2005:3656
material for, FEB 2002:79
multi-level, with bays, MAY 2004:3855
nails for, FEB 2002:79
replacing, APR 2004:18
onto vinyl-sided walls, MAR 2003:12
planning, AUG 2001:40
planters for, APR 1999:32
around pool, MAY 2003:3652
posts for, FEB 2002:79, APR 2004:14
privacy screen for, SEP 2004:86
railings of, APR 1999:32
firming up, JUN 2007:14
as tables, MAR 1999:120
rejuvenating, MAY 2007:4856
room-style, MAY 2007:3646
screws for, FEB 2002:79, MAY 2005:33
sealers for, FEB 2002:79
shading, MAR 2007:7378
slope for, FEB 2002:79
spindles for, NOV 2003:27
stairs for, MAR 2001:92, MAR 2002:6371
storage under, SEP 1998:116
strengthening, MAR 2001:9092, APR 2004:16, 20
trim for, composite, APR 2006:40
walls for, stone-veneer, AUG 2001:43, 44
wood-stone, tools for, AUG 2001:3840
See also Joists; Pergolas; Posts; Railings; Staircases.
Decorating, color swatches for, NOV 2007:90
Decorative Panels, pegboard, SEP 2006:111, SEP 2007:108
Deer
discouraging, MAY 2001:93
fences for, APR 1999:113
Deglossers, mentioned, NOV 2004:64
Dehumidifiers
switches of, replacing, MAY 2001:1819
DeLonghi, air conditioner Pinguino, AUG 2006:96, 101
Demolition, project, AUG 1999:19
Dents
repairing, with moisture, SEP 2005:30
in steel, repairing, MAY 2003:20, FEB 2007:12
Design
modular, JUN 2003:4060
for patio and wall, MAY 2002:4647, 51
warming up, JAN 1998:91
See also Site layout.
Desks
computer, building, MAR 2000:74
kitchen, NOV 2006:36
lighting for, NOV 2002:77
swing-out, NOV 2002:67, 7677
tops for, laminate, JAN 2005:7888
Dining rooms, dish storage for, OCT 2005:55
Dirt, tent protection against, FEB 2001:69, 74
Disassembly, photographing before, MAR 2003:99
Disasters. See Emergencies.
Dishcloths, cleaning, OCT 2007:12
Dishwashers
basket touch-up for, MAR 2004:96
checking, NOV 2006:76
countertop, OCT 2006:26
door-color change for, AUG 1999:18
drainage of, repairing, MAY 1999:8
efficient, OCT 2001:45, AUG 2006:96, 98
leaking, MAY 2001:12
repairing, JUN 2000:45
replacing, OCT 2003:8389
wiring, SEP 1998:10
Dogs
feeders for, 5-gal., JUN 1999:93
fences for, burying, AUG 2007:65
oxidizer for, NOV 2005:105
urination spot for, JUN 2001:83
vacuum for, JUN 2001:94
Dollies
extenders for, MAY 2005:127
heavy-duty, MAY 2001:91
scratch-proof, FEB 2000:87
scratch protectors for, JUN 2005:114
using, MAR 2002:74, JUN 2005:79
Doorbells
buttons for, replacing, FEB 2000:21
extending, AUG 2003:10
fixing, SEP 2006:1214
rings for, multiple, OCT 2000:12
updating, SEP 2003:1617
wireless, NOV 2006:20
as pagers, NOV 2005:90
Doorknobs
glass, NOV 2002:14
lever-conversion, FEB 2004:95
loose, JAN 2004:11
reversing, APR 2003:130
Doormats, drying grid for, FEB 2004:89
Doors
arched, APR 2004:97, 98
bang prevention for, APR 2000:118
base-cabinet, foot latches for, APR 2001:106
bathroom frameless, FEB 2006:50
battens for, AUG 2001:84
bifold
adjusting, JAN 2004:811
anchor bracket for, JUN 1999:18
buying, JAN 2005:67
maintaining, AUG 2000:28
parts for, JAN 2004:11
pulls for, JAN 2005:70
binding, OCT 1998:79, JUN 2001:5356, JAN 2005:2127
bumpers for, OCT 2004:76
buying, JUN 2005:46, 56
cabinet, JUN 2000:15, APR 2001:106, OCT 2003:71, 72, 74, 80, SEP 2004:5256, OCT
2007:7273
casings for
making, JUN 2006:4446
catches for, magnetic, JUN 2003:92, SEP 2003:3840
child-proofing, APR 2005:122
closers for, JUN 2003:92
adjusting, SEP 2005:14
fixing, APR 2000:117
maintaining, AUG 2000:28
repairing, OCT 1998:25, OCT 2003:16, JUN 2005:10
closet double, OCT 2001:7282
cutting off, JAN 2003:86, JAN 2004:1011
and filling, JAN 2003:10
for tilework, OCT 2005:74, 77
dents in, APR 1998:12
dragging, fixing, OCT 1998:79
drip caps for, AUG 2001:74, JUN 2005:49, 54
drywalling around, MAR 2006:44, 53
entry
replacing, MAR 1998:42, JUN 2005:4656
exterior
folding, JUN 2006:101
lock upgrades for, SEP 2004:9097
painting, APR 2001:60
exterior sliding, and freezes, FEB 2004:18
fiberglass, APR 2006:97
staining, AUG 1999:14
flashing for, JUN 2005:4950
frame-and-panel look-alike, JAN 2006:3738
frames for, building, AUG 2001:74
framing for, AUG 2001:84, JAN 2006:2933
steel, FEB 2001:28, 30
glazed, JAN 2004:42, 4446
muntins for, JAN 2004:42, 46
handles of, repairing, MAY 2000:33
"hands" of, FEB 2006:14
hanging, OCT 2001:7882, AUG 2003:6268
alone, FEB 2000:54
carpet allowance for, AUG 2003:63
re-, JAN 2005:27
hardware for, JUN 2005:56
headers for, SEP 2000:140
head jamb for, AUG 2001:84
hinges for, FEB 1998:12
holders for, SEP 1998:60
hollow-core
filling, OCT 1998:92
inset
installing, JUN 2006:5254
insulating, OCT 2003:32, JUN 2005:54, JAN 2008:34
jambs for, OCT 2003:16, AUG 2005:52
resetting, JUN 2001:5354
keepers for, NOV 2001:58
knob reinforcers for, AUG 2001:20
measuring for, JAN 2002:69, JUN 2005:4648
melamine simple, SEP 2005:5354
metal dented, MAY 2003:20
misaligned, OCT 2004:76, MAY 2005:12
ordering, FEB 2005:60, 63
painting, MAY 2001:98, MAY 2002:116, FEB 2004:103, FEB 2006:23, JUN 2007:7578
paneled, glazing, JAN 2007:1011
parts for, SEP 2005:20
peepholes for, APR 2001:20, MAR 2004:88, AUG 2005:1011
pegboard, SEP 2002:8384, JUN 2004:5051, 53, 58, JAN 2005:29, 112
pet-protectors for, JUN 2001:95
planing, JAN 2005:2526
plastic zippered, JAN 2004:62, FEB 2004:16
pocket, MAY 2006:40, FEB 2007:38
exterior-mount, JUN 2006:102
glazed, NOV 2006:34
for kitchens, MAY 2006:40
repairing, JAN 1998:31
prehung, JUN 2005:46
adjusting, NOV 2006:21
clips for, JAN 2003:93
protecting, AUG 2004:63
quick plywood, SEP 2006:6671
quieting, OCT 2001:17, SEP 2005:123
racks for, SEP 2006:101
removing, JUN 2005:4849, APR 2007:12
for rustic shed, AUG 2003:40, 44
screen
braces for, MAR 2001:19
closers for, JUN 2002:115
handle repair for, SEP 2002:3436
screen house plans, SEP 1998:32
sealing, JUN 2001:54, MAY 2006:58, 60, AUG 2006:1516, JAN 2008:65
shimming, JUN 2005:52
shower, dragging, NOV 2006:12
sills for, JUN 2005:50
sliding, AUG 2002:13, FEB 2003:103, AUG 2003:46, SEP 2003:48, 5254, AUG 2004:54
56
buying, SEP 2006:84
and freezes, FEB 2004:18
locks for, NOV 1998:93
removing, SEP 2006:8081
space-expanding, JAN 2005:8
stands for, AUG 2004:32
steel
dented, APR 1998:12, MAY 2003:20
painting, MAY 1998:15, AUG 2007:26
repairing, FEB 2007:12
replacing, SEP 1998:13
sticking, JAN 2005:2127
storm
adjusting, OCT 2005:12
handle replacement for, AUG 1999:29
painting, NOV 2000:42
seasonal adjustments to, JAN 2000:21
storing, JUN 2006:111
sweeps for, AUG 2005:14
swing of, SEP 2005:104, 106
for upgrades, JUN 2005:62
storm clean, MAY 1999:112
"stretching," MAR 2003:15
strike plates for, OCT 2005:12
strike plates of, repairing, JUN 2000:27
swing-up, OCT 2006:97
thresholds of, MAY 2005:17, JUN 2005:4950
trim for, NOV 2002:62, JUN 2005:54
weather-stripping, OCT 2001:44, 5662
window insert for, AUG 2005:52, 58
workbench, SEP 1998:63
See also Garage doors; Handles; Hinges; Latches; Locks; Screens: window; Trim.
Doorstops, installing, OCT 2000:16, AUG 2002:15
Doorways, closing, with bench, mirror, APR 2007:25, 26
Dormers
flashing, JAN 2004:57, 59, NOV 2005:18
gabled, SEP 2002:5456, JAN 2004:4859
Dowels
flush-cutting, JUN 2005:34
fluting, AUG 2002:105
holes for, MAR 2001:26
jig for, APR 1999:62
rounding ends of, JUN 2000:14
toothpicks as, AUG 2003:88
wedge-fitting, AUG 2002:108
Downspouts, cleaning, APR 2000:115
Drainage
ditches for, APR 2001:28
for driveways, JUN 2003:8
around foundations, SEP 2001:72, MAY 2005:9, APR 2007:1618
for gardens, APR 2001:90
to gardens, APR 2007:5356
improving, MAR 2000:64
for pest control, MAY 2006:66
for window well, FEB 2001:6970
Drainage systems
checking, AUG 2007:23
ditches for, APR 2001:28
quieting, MAR 1999:12
trenchers for, AUG 2007:60
uphill (septic systems), installing, APR 1999:10
See also Septic systems.
Drains
backup prevention for, JUN 2005:16
cleaners for, NOV 2003:86, 90, SEP 2005:11
clearing, SEP 1998:25, MAR 2001:1011, JUN 2003:108, NOV 2003:8490, FEB 2006:28,
MAY 2006:98, OCT 2007:12
conversion base for, OCT 2006:102
plugged, MAR 2001:1011
plunger for, CO2, OCT 2005:111
plunging, MAR 2000:114
smell-proofing, OCT 2004:6
snakes for, NOV 2003:8890
automated, MAY 2006:87
traps in, sealing, AUG 2001:22, MAY 2005:18
unclogging, MAR 2000:114, SEP 2000:108
ventilation for, APR 1998:12, SEP 2006:22
Drawers
angled, NOV 2006:34
for base cabinets, OCT 2005:56
bottoms of, reinforcing, JUN 2006:12
broken, OCT 2004:78
ceiling pivoting, JUN 2001:66
doubled tiered, JAN 2008:68
within drawers, OCT 2003:119
fronts for, OCT 2003:71, 72, 74, 80, SEP 2005:6668, JAN 2006:67
glides for, OCT 2005:40, 42
handles for, locating, NOV 2007:29
kitchen, FEB 2005:4049, MAY 2006:36
silver, MAY 2006:40
loosening, JUN 2001:15
lubricants for, MAY 2007:16
making, SEP 2007:3536, 39
from oil bottles, JUN 2004:29
panels for, slide-out, JAN 2003:70
partitioning, NOV 2003:19
rabbets for, FEB 2000:14
rolling under-bench, JAN 2003:66
simple, FEB 2004:3638, 4244, FEB 2005:44, AUG 2005:31, SEP 2005:60, 61, 6468, 76,
OCT 2005:4245
slides for, SEP 2001:42, 46, SEP 200146
edge banding, OCT 2004:78, FEB 2005:4449, 6768, 70, 71, SEP 2005:66, 76
installing, JAN 2006:35, 59, 6364, SEP 2007:35, 39, OCT 2007:4244
lubricating, OCT 2004:78
spice-bottle racks for, JUN 2003:32
stops for, JAN 1999:83, APR 2003:131, SEP 2006:11
for trash baskets, FEB 2005:41, 43, 49
under-bed, MAR 2004:93
underbed storage, JAN 2000:119
workbench, JAN 2006:59, 6366, NOV 2006:62, 66
worn, OCT 2002:104
Dremel, kit, NOV 2006:101
Drilling
of angled holes, JAN 1999:20
with backer board, JAN 2001:72
blower for, FEB 2002:22
catch bag under, NOV 2001:92
in concrete, JUN 1999:22
in glass, JUN 1999:22
holes, slanted, JAN 1999:20
in masonry, JUN 1999:22
in metal, JUN 1999:22
perpendicularly, OCT 2001:90
Drill presses
alignment guide for, SEP 2002:20
bench-top, SEP 2004:110111
bit storage for, APR 2001:23, MAY 2006:19
brushes with, JUN 2001:20
chuck-key holder for, MAR 2000:24
chuck safety handle for, FEB 2003:18
hole jig for, JAN 2008:31
V-blocks for, OCT 2002:21
See also Bits; Fences (machine); Outfeed supports.
Drills
angle, NOV 2005:103
bit changers for, MAY 1999:50, MAR 2002:104
bit changing for, MAY 1999:50
bit-to-drill changer, MAR 2002:104
chuck-key holder for, APR 1999:30
cordless, FEB 2001:90
base for, JAN 2005:32
bits for, MAY 2002:108
selecting, MAR 1999:8
small, NOV 2006:93
trigger repair for, MAR 2000:18
drum-sander jig for, OCT 2005:26
as grinders, NOV 2002:27
guides for, MAR 2006:74
hammer, MAY 2004:33, 35, SEP 2004:112, NOV 2006:102
hammer-, MAY 2004:33, 35, SEP 2004:112, NOV 2006:102
and reciprocating saw, JUN 2001:90
holders for, ladder, NOV 1998:92
holsters for, MAY 2002:111, MAY 2004:20, AUG 2005:32
hooks for, JAN 2004:94, NOV 2005:36
key hook for, JAN 2004:94
levels for, OCT 2002:105
light for, SEP 2001:103
press snap-on, MAY 1999:21
quick-change, APR 2001:112
right-angle, AUG 2002:99
-sander-jigsaw, cordless, FEB 2001:88
snap-on, MAY 1999:21
station for, AUG 2003:84
-stud finders, MAR 2003:103
wrenches for, hex, JUN 2005:126
See also Bits; Hole saws; Screw guns.
Drips, noise-proofing, MAR 2003:98
Driveways
asphalt
repairing, APR 2003:104106
secrets of, OCT 2001:1213
concrete, cleaning, SEP 2000:118
crack repair for, MAY 2007:22
sealing, AUG 2006:32, MAY 2007:22
sinking, JUN 2003:8
wiring under, APR 2004:6164
Drop cloths, improvising, JAN 2006:93
Dryers (clothes)
checks for, NOV 2006:74
efficiency with, OCT 2001:45
electric, maintaining, AUG 1999:10
filters for, washing, NOV 2006:74
gas, repairing, NOV 2005:8486
large-capacity, OCT 2006:26
lint removal for, JUN 2002:2223, SEP 2006:101
pedestals for, OCT 2006:93, OCT 2007:115
pipe insulation around, JUN 2005:127
repairing, NOV 2005:8889
rollers of, replacing, OCT 1998:25
shelves for, FEB 2004:104
vents for, JAN 1998:18, MAY 2001:17, JAN 2004:7178
inside, FEB 2005:12
safer, FEB 2001:95
sealing, JUN 2007:23, JAN 2008:66
Drying stations, hair dryers as, NOV 1999:34
Dry rot, repairing, MAY 2000:17
Drywall
abuse-resistant, FEB 2001:93, SEP 2001:91
anchors for, APR 2006:12
angles and curves, MAY 1998:43
for angles and curves, MAY 1998:43
arches in, MAY 2003:1011, JAN 2007:42
backing for, FEB 2003:48, MAR 2006:44
for bathroom remodel, FEB 2001:54, 59
bending, MAY 2003:1011
breaks in, APR 2001:36
carriers for, FEB 2002:87, SEP 2005:130
circle cutters for, MAR 2003:102, AUG 2005:74
corner beads for, JUN 2002:96, MAR 2005:48
installing, APR 2001:39, 46
metal, JAN 2001:42, FEB 2005:12, 44
cracks in, NOV 2002:10, JAN 2003:13
cut-outs in, JUN 2002:96, FEB 2004:47, MAR 2004:2932, 95, NOV 2004:109
cutting, JUN 2002:8896, FEB 2003:72, 73, AUG 2005:7379
dust catcher for, SEP 2005:123
for utility checks, FEB 2004:68
cutting out, JUN 2002:96, FEB 2004:47, MAR 2004:2932
around doors, MAR 2006:53
dust control with, MAR 1998:93
over electrical boxes, MAR 2006:48
finishing, JAN 2001:4445, FEB 2007:5257
tips for, MAY 2000:112
fitting, MAR 2006:49
framing marks for, MAR 2006:47
gaps under, NOV 2004:72
for gas fireplace, JAN 2001:4245
gluing, FEB 2000:12
gouges in, JAN 2004:3032
hanging, NOV 1998:61
hole saw for, FEB 2002:88
holes in, APR 2001:39, 42, AUG 2002:1415, FEB 2003:52, NOV 2004:103, AUG 2007:14
alone, FEB 2004:4650
joint avoidance for, MAR 2006:50
joints in
avoiding, MAR 2006:50
butt, SEP 1998:16
knives for
former, FEB 2007:54
knockdown, FEB 2007:57
lifts for, JUN 2001:88, FEB 2004:4647, 50
marking for, NOV 1999:119, FEB 2003:50
mistakes in, MAR 2006:4253
nail pops in, SEP 2005:22
non-paint-accepting, NOV 2001:10
removing, AUG 1999:19, SEP 2005:92, 9496
repairing, MAY 2000:33, MAR 2004:814, JUN 2006:7583
sanding, JAN 2000:24, MAR 2002:108, JAN 2004:2933
dust-free, MAY 2000:127
scorer for, OCT 2001:104
screw anchors for, FEB 2006:40
selecting, NOV 1998:61
skim coating, JUN 2006:83
stacking, JUN 2002:88
over steel framing, FEB 2001:32
stencils for, NOV 2001:84
stilts for, JAN 2000:96
stucco texture for, JAN 2001:45
taper orientation for, MAR 2006:48
taping, MAR 2005:4149
with banjo, JUN 2002:2732
of butt joints, MAR 2005:49
of corners, MAR 2005:4648
system for, APR 2001:3546
of tapered joints, MAR 2005:44
tools for, APR 2001:3639
thickness of, SEP 2001:12
tips for, APR 2001:46
tools for, JUN 2002:88
with trusses, NOV 2005:21
"water-resistant," SEP 2001:7879
wet-sanding, MAY 2005:14
around windows, MAR 2006:53
See also Joint compound.
Drywells, constructing, SEP 2004:2021
Dry wells, installing, MAR 2000:64
Duck Products, curved masking tape, JUN 2006:99
Ductwork
cabinets around, MAR 2003:9697
camera views of, NOV 2006:90
necessity for, OCT 2006:18
dust-proofing, JAN 2004:62
extending, FEB 2004:1415, SEP 2004:58
repairing, AUG 1998:10, OCT 1998:60
sealing, OCT 2001:44
Duluth Trading Company
tool box, APR 2007:91
tool carriers, MAY 2007:106107
work pants, JAN 2006:98
Dust
catch bags for, NOV 2004:8
containment walls for, MAY 2003:114
household, MAR 1998:104
preventing, MAY 2005:5968
protection from, JAN 2004:32, 6168
rags for, MAY 2005:64
shop vacuums for, AUG 1998:18, SEP 1998:8
snorkels for, OCT 2004:113
Dust-collection systems
cheap temporary, SEP 2001:24
dust hoods for, NOV 2004:94
for hand tools, NOV 2001:58
magnet stations for, NOV 2007:32
for miter saws, JUN 1998:24
for router tables, MAR 2006:23
from shop vacuums, NOV 2004:8794
switches for, NOV 2004:94
for table saws, JUN 1998:119
in workbenches, NOV 2006:62, 6668
workshop, AUG 1998:18
See also Air filters.
Dusters, extendable, APR 2003:130
Dust masks
foldable valved, AUG 2002:100
See also Respirators.
Dust pans
caddy for, OCT 2002:107
disposable, OCT 2001:25
magnets for, SEP 2000:118
quick makeshift, MAY 2003:28
DVDs, converter for, FEB 2006:2627
E
Ear protection. See Hearing protection.
Earthstone, scrub brush, FEB 2006:85
Earthworms, benefits of, MAY 1999:66
Edge banding
homemade, JAN 1999:20
iron-on, SEP 2005:47, 48, 5052
with tape, AUG 2003:79, FEB 2004:60
time-saving, JAN 1998:26
trimmers for, SEP 2005:47
Edges
chamfering, APR 2002:72
easing, MAY 2001:28
with router, NOV 2006:59
rounding over, APR 2003:5658, 60
Edgings
for concrete walks, JUN 2001:82
garden, MAR 2005:28
concealing, APR 2000:113
curved, MAR 2005:125, APR 2005:125
joining, MAY 2004:115
masonry, APR 2004:113, 116120
metal, APR 2004:113115
setting, MAR 2005:30, 35, 37
paver, MAR 2004:6668
vinyl, JUN 2003:86
Elastic cords, holders for, FEB 2001:86, AUG 2005:66, SEP 2007:94
Electrical cords
cup-hook holders for, FEB 2002:92
holders for, MAR 2001:27, SEP 2005:28, APR 2007:88
for tools, APR 2002:18
See also Extension cords.
Electricity
generators for, SEP 2007:20
stand-by use of, NOV 2007:80
static, defeating, JAN 2006:22
See also Wiring.
Emergencies
safe room for, MAY 2000:10
shelter for, plans for, MAY 2000:10
"station" for, JAN 2006:95
"stations" for, JAN 2006:95
Empire Manufacturing, rust removers, JAN 2006:100
End grain
conditioner for, NOV 2003:76
sealing, MAY 2006:28
Energy conservation
audits for, OCT 2001:35, AUG 2006:8186
blower-door tests for, AUG 2006:83
consumption graph of, OCT 2001:36
cost savings of, OCT 1998:60
efficiency of, OCT 1998:60
and health, OCT 2001:40
information sources for, OCT 2007:31
infrared scans for, AUG 2006:8485
products for, APR 2000:140
strategies for, OCT 2001:3453
tax credits for, AUG 2007:28
walls for, efficient, FEB 1999:14
web site on, JUN 2007:17
See also Insulation; Solar energy.
Energy Federation, bathroom switch, AUG 2007:104
Engines, two-stroke, single mix for, NOV 2007:86
Enocean, switches, MAR 2007:22
Entertainment centers
audio, whole-house, JAN 2006:7178
cabinets for, NOV 1999:38
for kitchen, MAY 2006:36
remote controls for, SEP 2005:3233
theater, JAN 2004:8082
under-cabinet, OCT 2006:42
Entries, tumbled-stone, installing, MAY 2000:38
Environ
wood like product, NOV 1998:42
wood-like product, NOV 1998:42
Environmental Protection Agency, APR 2000:12
EPDM
for roofs, OCT 1998:46
roofs installing, OCT 1998:46
Epoxy
for copper, AUG 2001:11
as finish, APR 2007:1011
floor finish, SEP 2003:5766, NOV 2007:21
no-mess, APR 2005:123
for wood repair, JAN 2001:5865
Evergreens
care of, MAY 1999:66
snow removal for, AUG 1999:70
Excavating, for patio and wall, MAY 2002:4649
Extension cords
binders for, NOV 2002:105
coiling, FEB 2000:48, APR 2006:16
and overheating of, FEB 2001:12
daisy-chaining, OCT 2006:16
gauge of, lengths-loads for, FEB 2001:12
holders for, NOV 2000:40
keepers for, AUG 1998:16, MAY 2003:28, FEB 2004:89, MAR 2005:92, APR 2006:103
overhead, MAY 2005:23
reels for, AUG 2005:68, AUG 2007:95
safety with, JUN 1999:16
secure, MAY 2005:113
Eye protection. See Face shields; Safety glasses.
F
Face frames
arched, APR 2004:9297
gluing up, FEB 2003:20
with pocket screws, JAN 2003:39, FEB 2003:2326, JAN 2004:3839, 40, 41
Face shields, static-proofing, MAR 2003:28
Fall, checklist for, SEP 2002:73
Fans
attic solar-powered, JUN 2001:9293
backdrafting from, AUG 2007:3031
bathroom
adding, MAR 2002:14, FEB 2006:48
installing, APR 2000:69
motors for, AUG 2004:1011
noisy, OCT 2007:20
quiet, JAN 2007:91
timers for, OCT 2003:12, AUG 2007:104
blade balance for, MAR 2002:28, APR 2005:15
box, OCT 2003:21
ceiling
adjustments for, APR 2005:1415
anti-rattle tip for, FEB 2004:89
for circulation, NOV 1998:12
Harley, SEP 2006:40
leaks around, AUG 2007:28
quieting, JUN 1998:6, OCT 1998:25, NOV 1999:73
sizing, FEB 2004:20
ducted outside, JAN 2004:64, AUG 2004:1216
exhaust, JAN 2004:64
to outside, JAN 2004:64
pet-grooming, JUN 2001:94
robotic, SEP 2007:106
shop
adapters for, NOV 2004:88
caddies for, FEB 2004:107, MAY 2004:109
crevice tool for, JAN 2003:18
filters for, NOV 2002:107, NOV 2004:92, JAN 2005:32
handles for, MAR 2002:25
hoses for, NOV 2004:88
jewel recovery with, JUN 1998:104
liners for, OCT 2005:105
"muffler" for, FEB 2003:78
ports for, NOV 2004:90
rolling base for, MAR 2004:24
tuning up, MAY 2006:89
grills of, NOV 2005:11
hat-mounted solar, APR 2002:119
locating, APR 2002:128
parts for, AUG 2004:16
shop
adapters for, NOV 2004:88
caddies for, FEB 2004:107, MAY 2004:109
crevice tool for, JAN 2003:18
filters for, NOV 2002:107, NOV 2004:92, JAN 2005:32
handles for, MAR 2002:25
hoses for, NOV 2004:88
jewel recovery with, JUN 1998:104
liners for, OCT 2005:105
"muffler" for, FEB 2003:78
ports for, NOV 2004:90
rolling base for, MAR 2004:24
space-heating, NOV 2004:99
timer switches for, OCT 2003:12, JAN 2004:16
tuning up, MAY 2006:89
ventilating clamp, AUG 1998:97
whole-house, AUG 2007:3031
Fascia, details of, JUN 2006:42, 44
Faucets
access panels for, NOV 2007:66
adding, FEB 2006:48
aerators for, OCT 2004:6
changing, SEP 2006:11
low-flow, OCT 2007:31
Arts-and-Crafts style reproduction, JAN 2007:34
bathtub, MAR 2003:1922
cartridge-style, AUG 2004:9293
caulk under, OCT 2005:100
ceramic-disc, AUG 2004:9495
clogged, OCT 2002:25
dripping, AUG 2004:8995
electronic, JUN 2002:112
exterior
adding, JUN 2007:6063
extension, MAR 2005:143, APR 2005:143
filter attachment for, OCT 2006:103
frost-proof
alternatives to, MAY 2001:60
drip-proofing, APR 2005:18
failure of, MAY 2003:12
installing, MAY 2001:5966
grease for, OCT 2007:89
handles of, tightening, JAN 2006:14
hands-free, OCT 2006:98
hot-water dispensing, OCT 2006:100
installing, MAY 2003:8082, OCT 2004:6062, FEB 2006:6268
tool for, JAN 2008:84
kitchen, installing, MAR 2000:40
leaking, OCT 2001:44, SEP 2007:22
lights in, LED, OCT 2006:29
pull-out, APR 2007:31
quality, JAN 2002:54
quieting, OCT 2004:6, MAR 2006:19
removing, OCT 2004:6, FEB 2006:6364
replacing, JAN 2002:4654, FEB 2006:29
rotary-ball, AUG 2004:9091
repairing, SEP 2005:2425
sensor-activated, NOV 2007:98
shower, installing, NOV 2007:6469
single-arm, tuning up, MAR 2004:91
sprayer retractable, OCT 2005:115
and steel pipes, NOV 2007:68
for stoves, JUN 2007:32
supply lines for, JAN 2002:48
two-handled to one-, NOV 2007:69
upgrading, MAR 2007:34
valves for, JAN 2002:48
shutoff, JAN 2002:48
vibrating, MAY 1998:14
wall-mounted, OCT 2002:8292
washers for, MAR 2006:19
water-saving, JAN 2007:9293
See also Sill cocks; Valves.
Featherboards
clampable, AUG 2006:24
described, MAR 2002:33
hold-down, AUG 1999:26
making, JAN 2006:81
painting, JUN 2003:104
for routers, MAR 1998:16
slot-riding, MAY 2004:18
Feet
adjustable, SEP 2006:71
bun, under cabinets, OCT 2003:7071, 72, 80
muddy, booties for, APR 2001:107
pads for, FEB 2006:1011
self-leveling, MAY 2003:118
Feit, long-life bulbs, JAN 2007:91
Fences
measuring tapes for, AUG 2004:32
stringers for, JUN 2000:96
temporary, NOV 2007:60
Fences (machine)
adjustable sacrificial, MAY 2002:30, SEP 2002:22
for cutoff saw, MAR 1998:20
drill-press, adjustable, JAN 2008:31
extending, NOV 2003:6870, NOV 2004:48
half-, JAN 2006:84
index cutoff saw, MAR 1998:20
long, JAN 2006:84
magnetic, APR 2003:128, APR 2004:32
measuring tapes for, AUG 2004:32
miter-gauge, AUG 1998:18, JAN 2006:82
for miter gauges, JAN 2006:82
miter no-slide, AUG 1998:18
rip, safety with, NOV 2006:84
router, hinged, FEB 1999:20
snap-on, MAY 1999:21
temporary, NOV 2007:60
See also Stop blocks.
Fences (yard)
aluminum, JUN 2007:65, 68
cedar, maintaining, MAY 1998:8
composite, JUN 2007:65, 7273
deer-proof, MAY 2001:93
heights of, APR 2005:9697
laying out, APR 2005:101, MAY 2005:72, 75, JUN 2007:4850
panels for, MAY 2005:7678
vinyl, JUN 2007:5356
permits for, APR 2005:100, MAY 2005:7274
posts for, APR 2005:97
pre-staining, MAY 2005:8082
privacy, SEP 2004:7686
deck, JUN 1998:38
removable, for air conditioner, MAY 1998:119
on slopes, 58, JUN 2007:58, 70
solid-panel, MAY 2005:7082
split-rail, repairing, JAN 2008:14
steel, JUN 2007:65, 70
treated-wood, staining, APR 2003:12
trellised vine for, APR 2001:92
varying, APR 2005:103
vinyl, JUN 2007:4659, 6566
wooden, SEP 2004:78, 8082
finish for, APR 2002:6667
renewing, APR 2002:6167, 6264
Fertilizers
organic, APR 2001:88
slow-release, AUG 2001:88
spreaders for, SEP 2004:108
calibrating, AUG 2007:15
deflectors for, AUG 1999:105
Fertilome, plant killer, MAR 2006:96
Fiberboard. See Medium-density fiberboard.
Fiber cement
cutting, APR 2006:54, JUN 2006:42
painting, AUG 2002:60, APR 2006:58
siding, AUG 2002:4860, SEP 2002:6266
Fiberglass
cutting, FEB 1998:94
fasteners for, NOV 2005:12
for plaster repair, JAN 2001:10
for screen repair, OCT 1998:79
Files, sandpaper, NOV 2002:24
Fillers
applying, NOV 2004:66
auto-body, MAR 1998:18
using, FEB 2007:12
coloring, NOV 2005:66, 72, APR 2006:94
cotton balls as, MAY 2002:116
glue-wood dust, MAY 2000:24
for joinery, AUG 2002:107
joint compound as, FEB 2007:53, 56
making, MAR 1999:26, MAY 2007:26
for paint preparation, FEB 2003:5556
removal tool for, MAR 2003:26
sawdust-glue, AUG 2002:107, FEB 2003:94
over tape, NOV 2006:26
Filterstream, AirTamer, MAY 2007:85
Finger joints. See Box joints.
Fingernails, soaping, MAY 2005:105
Finials, clay, MAY 2001:90
Finishes
antique, JAN 2002:44
applying, JUN 2001:6, AUG 2003:89, JUN 2005:31
cleaning, NOV 2002:79, 81
clear, JUN 2001:6
coats of, NOV 2003:80
for cork, MAY 2002:68
dispenser for, NOV 2001:16
epoxy, SEP 2007:17, 19
fleck spreader for, SEP 2007:93
floor, SEP 2003:5766
exterior, JUN 2002:54, AUG 2003:47, AUG 2004:56, MAR 2005:67, APR 2005:42, APR
2007:1011
colored, AUG 2004:19
natural, AUG 2003:47
oil-sealer, AUG 2001:86
one-day, JAN 2003:91
for floors, FEB 2002:73
lacquer, SEP 2001:13
lids for, APR 2001:24, NOV 2002:27, NOV 2007:33
Teflon-taping, FEB 2007:27
matching, JAN 2008:18
oil
cautions for, NOV 2002:81
for floors, FEB 2002:4243
vs. varnish, JUN 2006:72
plastic damage to, NOV 2005:89
polyurethane
applying, JAN 2001:2528
blemish repair for, JAN 2001:2628
waterborne, JAN 2005:71
over waterborne, NOV 2002:12
waterborne vs. oil-based, FEB 2002:73
pouring, AUG 2002:105
pre-, JUN 2002:54
preparation for, NOV 2005:54
quick, NOV 2007:75
renewing, FEB 2007:1011
for floors, AUG 2007:8086
repairing, NOV 2002:7881, MAY 2003:16
room for, JAN 2001:25
scrub-resistant, SEP 2001:34
sealers under, MAR 2002:106, NOV 2005:51
spray, turntable for, OCT 2006:22
over stains, MAY 2006:32
stand for, AUG 2003:80
stirrers for, NOV 2002:24, JAN 2003:87
storing, JAN 2001:73
supplies for, NOV 2005:52
and tack cloths, NOV 2003:78
tips for, NOV 2003:7482
touch-ups for, APR 2005:122
for trim, NOV 2005:5057
waterborne
advantages of, JUN 2001:6
vs. oil-based, JAN 2001:24, FEB 2002:73
water marks on, JUN 2005:11
wiping, NOV 2003:80
See also Brushes; Lacquer; Paint; Paint removers; Spray booths; Stains (finishes); Surface
preparation; Varnishes.
Fire blight, dealing with, AUG 2001:90
Fire extinguishers, spray-can, NOV 2007:99
Fireplaces
damper closure for, OCT 2001:45
drawing of, JAN 1999:64
gas, JAN 2001:3545, 3839, FEB 2005:10
mantels for, JUN 1998:11
mortar of, repairing, NOV 1999:12
vents for, fresh-air, NOV 1998:29
Fire prevention
basics of, JAN 1999:56, FEB 1999:16
and oily rags, NOV 2002:81, NOV 2005:54
and self-closing garage doors, MAR 2001:15
at source, MAY 2002:7484
and spontaneous combustion, JAN 1998:52
window specifications for, JAN 2001:7681
See also Smoke detectors.
Fire rings, building, JUN 2003:3538
Firewood, cutting guide for, NOV 1999:119
First Alert, fire extinguisher, NOV 2007:99
Fishing rods, racks for, FEB 2002:81, JUN 2005:147
Fiskars, string trimmer, MAR 2006:88
Flagpoles, clamp brackets for, MAR 2004:103
Flashing
for additions, SEP 2007:64
boots, NOV 2007:18
chimney
buying, OCT 2003:97
retrofitting, OCT 2003:9198
for corners, NOV 2005:18
for decks, MAY 2004:40, 42, MAY 2005:40, APR 2006:48, FEB 2007:16
for doors, JUN 2005:4950
patio, SEP 2006:8187
for dormers, JAN 2004:57, 59
for gutters, MAY 2002:88, 9293
kick-out, JAN 2008:13
for ledger plates, AUG 2001:41, FEB 2002:78
metal, dispenser for, MAR 2000:115
metal bending for, NOV 1999:25
poor, and roof leaks, JAN 2006:20
roof, removing, SEP 2007:5658
for roof-siding junction, JUN 2002:53
side-wall, AUG 2003:40, 44
step, installing, SEP 2007:72
for windows, MAY 2001:45, MAY 2003:56, 6162
Flashlights
battery saver for, AUG 1999:105
bulbs for, long-life, APR 2006:102
dual-battery, MAY 2005:109
glow-in-the-dark, JUN 2004:112
hat-mounted, NOV 2002:108
headlamp, OCT 2000:96
holders for, OCT 2002:102
internal-generator, MAY 2003:105
versatile, FEB 2006:81
Fleas, dealing with, AUG 2001:66
Flies
cluster, MAY 2007:19
traps for, FEB 2004:94
vacuuming, MAR 2001:89
Flooring
bamboo, JUN 2007:2627
bouncy, NOV 2006:19
over concrete, JAN 1999:14
cork, MAY 2002:6068, APR 2007:2425, 31
eco-responsible source for, APR 2002:123
embossed, filling, MAR 2005:7072
face-nailing, FEB 2002:4041
finishing, FEB 2002:4243
recoating, NOV 2002:12
finish recoating for, NOV 2002:12
gaps in, FEB 2002:12
for garages, SEP 2006:36, 3839
hardwood, installing, JAN 2000:31
around hearths, FEB 2002:3638
laminate
accent tiles for, APR 2001:105
choices in, JAN 2003:55
over concrete, JAN 2003:8
fillers for, SEP 2005:16
separating, OCT 2006:19
wood, JAN 2003:4855
layout for, FEB 2002:30, 31
linoleum "green," APR 2007:92
milling, OCT 2005:22
mitering, FEB 2002:36
movement in, preventing, JAN 2006:50
paver, for sheds, AUG 2007:43, 47
picture-puzzle configured, JUN 2006:100
prefinished, installing, FEB 2006:5260
and radiant-floor heat, JAN 2007:6667
radiant heat under, JAN 2007:69
reinforcing, JAN 1998:14, APR 2001:6668
rotted, replacing, JAN 1999:67
sagging, APR 2001:6668
scuff remover for, AUG 2007:94
squeaking, OCT 1998:25, NOV 1999:106, JUN 2001:97, AUG 2002:105, OCT 2002:1213,
JAN 2004:92, FEB 2004:611, MAY 2005:20
squeegee for, MAR 2004:94
stiffening, JAN 1998:14
subfloor preparation for, JAN 2006:50
tile, installing, MAY 2000:38
under toilet, FEB 2001:11
transitions for, FEB 2006:58
vinyl, JAN 2000:81, MAR 2005:6879
buying, JAN 2000:81
gluing, APR 1999:12
installing, JAN 2000:81
patterns for, JAN 2000:81
repairing, JAN 1998:18, JUN 1999:18, MAY 2002:22
seams in, MAR 2005:7679, AUG 2005:12
stains on, MAY 2006:16, NOV 2006:13
tile over, OCT 2005:7477
wood
over concrete, JAN 1999:14, MAR 2002:105
finishing, NOV 1999:52
laminated, MAY 2003:8889
patching, FEB 2001:1718
plank, FEB 2002:12, 2843, JAN 2003:8, MAY 2003:87
refinishing, NOV 1999:52, AUG 2007:8086
reviving, JUN 1998:68
sanding, NOV 1999:52, FEB 2002:43
shopping for, MAY 2003:90
squeaking, JUN 2001:97
strip, MAY 2003:87
tiles for, SEP 2005:126
transitions for, OCT 2005:76, 86
around trim, FEB 2002:31, 35
for workshops, JAN 2005:4243, 96
See also Finishes.
Floors
bathroom, warm, JAN 2002:5664
bouncy, preventing, APR 2000:60
bridging in, retrofitting, MAY 2005:20
concrete
cleaning, SEP 2003:5860, 64
cutting through, APR 2001:6768, 70
inadequate, APR 2001:70
moisture-testing, JAN 2003:8, 48, 50
-paver, AUG 2003:3032
-slab, SEP 2002:4546
subfloor panels for, AUG 2002:102
exterior quick, JAN 2003:43, MAY 2007:40, 43
garage, SEP 2003:5766
height of, changing, JAN 2006:54
pads for, OCT 2007:29
painted, epoxy over, NOV 2007:21
paint for, epoxy, MAR 1998:65
preparing
for laminate overlay, JAN 2003:5054
for new flooring, FEB 2002:31
for tile, OCT 2005:7478
protecting, OCT 1998:21, JAN 2004:66, AUG 2004:58, 60
squeaking, FEB 2000:21, MAR 2000:10
Flowers
annual, fertilizing, MAY 2000:77
blooms of, staking, MAY 1999:67
cut, vodka for, MAY 1999:67
disbudding, AUG 2002:85
forcing, JUN 1999:46, SEP 2001:61
staking, MAY 1999:67
Flues
checking, FEB 2007:73
dangers of, APR 1998:92
insulating around, JAN 2007:80
sealing around, OCT 2001:50
Foam Painting Tools, paint-rim cleaner, JUN 2007:94
Fold-A-Tools, cart, MAY 2007:102
Footings
for decks, pouring, JUN 1998:13
for exterior steps, MAY 2005:44, 49
floating, JUN 2005:87, 92
gravel for, JUN 2005:8890
for posts, JAN 2001:67, MAY 2004:40, 41, 4244, AUG 2004:42, 46
load-bearing, APR 2006:4446, MAY 2007:38, 39, 4041
rebar in, JUN 2005:9294
with Sonotubes, AUG 2001:42, 43
undersized, beefing up, APR 2001:6769, 7173
Forbo, linoleum flooring, APR 2007:92
Forms
for benches, MAR 2006:5662
for concrete, APR 2003:3436
level for, APR 2001:32
for slabs, MAY 2007:7678, 81
for stepping stones, AUG 2001:100
Foundations
above-ground, insulating, JAN 2008:21
anchors for, JUN 2001:3435, 38
capillary breaks for, APR 2005:10
cracks in, AUG 2004:20
monitoring, AUG 2006:89
frost heave with, JUN 2004:21, MAY 2005:13
garden location, JUN 1998:52
moisture control for, FEB 2003:67, MAY 2005:9
sealing, MAY 2006:60, 62
shifting, repairing, MAY 2007:20
for simple sheds, JUN 2006:38, 40
for slabs, AUG 2005:3839
for stone walls, AUG 2006:6870
treated-wood, SEP 2007:6366
wood, FEB 2002:89
wood and gravel, AUG 2003:3032
See also Footings; Slabs.
Fountains
components for, APR 2005:72
concrete
cast, APR 2003:3144
making, APR 2007:5866, JAN 2008:68
pumps for, APR 2003:32, APR 2005:7476
solar-operated, APR 2002:119
stone, APR 2005:7079
tubs for, APR 2003:32
wall-mounted, SEP 2002:69
See also Pools.
Fractions, decimal equivalents for, MAR 2002:70
Framing
for basement finishing, MAY 2004:8688
for closet walls, OCT 2001:7476
over drywall, JAN 2003:39
drywall marking for, MAR 2006:47
for gas fireplace, JAN 2001:32, 4044
headers in, steel-wood, FEB 2001:28
marking, for drywall, FEB 2003:50
for new window, MAY 2001:3642
pictures of, JUN 2005:127
simple, SEP 2002:4656, AUG 2005:3952
of soffits, interior, AUG 2005:88
with steel, FEB 2001:2432
for walls, pre-assembly, JAN 2006:2733
for window retrofit, FEB 2001:68, 69, 74
See also Blocking; Headers; Plates; Rafters; Roofs; Soffits.
Framing squares, circles with, JAN 2004:22
Freezers
defrosting, with vacuum, SEP 2000:122
doors of, MAR 2005:10
repairing, NOV 2004:16, 19
Frieze boards, installing, AUG 2002:4950, 53
Fungus, spots of, removing, APR 2006:20
Furnaces
checks for, FEB 2007:7173
drains for, flushing, FEB 2007:73
ductwork of, cleaning, FEB 2007:73
filters for, MAY 2001:99, OCT 2001:43, FEB 2002:7273, OCT 2003:10, MAR 2005:96,
MAY 2005:62, 68, FEB 2007:73
oiling, NOV 1999:74
flues of, checking, FEB 2007:73
gas, checking, FEB 2007:73
switches on, FEB 2007:73
thermostats of, FEB 2007:72
tune-ups for, OCT 2001:43, 45
tuning up, NOV 2000:45
vent pipes for, recalled, JAN 1999:14
vents of
recalled, JAN 1999:14
See also Ductwork; Flues; Thermostats.
Furniture
bumpers for, FEB 2002:93
elevator shims for, JUN 2005:137
exterior, finish for, APR 2007:1011
finish for, MAR 1999:55
exterior, APR 2007:1011
finishing, MAR 1999:55
glides for, MAY 2004:119
glue blocks for, MAY 2004:102
adding, MAY 2004:102
patio PVC, JAN 2002:14
repairing, JUN 1999:28, 70
tip-proofing, OCT 2005:10
See also Feet; Legs.
Fuses, auto, replacing, AUG 2003:99102
Fypon, PVC trim, APR 2006:95
G
Galaxie, kitchen vacuum, OCT 2007:104
Game boards, large, JAN 2004:104
Garage doors
battery backup for, SEP 2006:113
condensation with, NOV 1998:16
danger of, respecting, SEP 2006:90
foam protectors for, AUG 2004:109
French, SEP 2007:83
mail slot for, FEB 2001:105
monitors for, NOV 2006:13
openers for, SEP 2003:18
parts for, JAN 1998:16
reversing, APR 2001:14
rollers of, FEB 2001:81
safety of, FEB 2001:8485, APR 2003:102, JAN 2005:1213, [MAR 2005:16], SEP 2006:90
testing, SEP 2006:96
scanners for, SEP 2007:108
screens for, SEP 2006:112, SEP 2007:103
security for, MAY 1998:76
self-closing, MAR 2001:15
steel, installing, NOV 1999:97
tracks of, repairing, SEP 2007:27
tuning up, FEB 2001:8085, APR 2003:100102, SEP 2006:8996
wall-mounted, SEP 2007:1415
weather seals of, replacing, SEP 2006:92, 114
wooden overhead, APR 2001:111
Garages
cabinets for, SEP 2003:4454, JAN 2005:4243, 4450, 6471, MAR 2005:16, SEP
2007:1617
deluxe, SEP 2006:3440
design for, professional, SEP 2006:3839
drainage for, FEB 1998:95
floor finish for, SEP 2003:5766, SEP 2007:17, 19
gallery of, SEP 2006:7276
GFCI protection in, AUG 2006:34
heat for, SEP:1617, NOV 2004:2021, SEP 2006:36, SEP 2007:1617, 104, SEP 2007:104
lifts for, SEP 2006:111, 113, SEP 2007:1417
lights for, OCT 1998:111, NOV 2003:16
retractable, JAN 2004:16
lounges in, SEP 2006:84, SEP 2007:83, 84
mats for, SEP 2006:111
moist, painting, AUG 2005:18
parking guides for, JAN 2004:94, 95, SEP 2006:115
storage for, MAR 1998:92, SEP 2004:6375, JAN 2005:4243, SEP 2006:3640, 75, SEP
2007:4249, NOV 2007:88, JAN 2008:71
overhead, NOV 2007:88
supply sources for, SEP 2007:17
tiles for, JAN 2005:4243, 96, SEP 2006:96
tool cabinets for, SEP 2007:1617
trim for, replacing, SEP 2007:2627
ventilating, OCT 2005:18
water dam for, SEP 2004:102
weatherstripping for, SEP 2007:28
winning, SEP 2007:8384
wiring for, APR 2002:8994, SEP 2006:36, 58
on exposed framing, APR 2002:8994
GFCI, SEP 2006:58
on solid walls, APR 2002:94
workshops in, JAN 2003:5872
folding, SEP 2003:3042
See also Cabinets; Garage doors; Racks; Shelves.
Garbage bags, dispensers for, NOV 2007:107
Garbage cans
bag holders for, MAY 2001:99
dolly for, NOV 2003:101
lid leash for, FEB 2003:84
no-tip cords for, JUN 2003:108
Garbage disposals
cold water with, OCT 2001:45
deodorizing, MAY 2001:14, OCT 2005:11, OCT 2007:12
disconnecting, JAN 2002:46, 52
dishwasher damage to, AUG 1998:12
and drain fields, FEB 2006:20
jacking up, NOV 1999:75, SEP 2004:100
plumbing of, MAY 2001:14
repair, car jack, NOV 1999:75
replacing, JAN 1998:89, OCT 2007:55
restarting, NOV 2006:70
unclogging, NOV 2003:85, 86
viewer for, JAN 1999:83
Gardens
cats in, discouraging, MAY 2000:77
cleanup for, AUG 1999:70
compaction of, AUG 1998:53
construction for, JUN 2000:100
deck, JUN 1998:52
drainage in, APR 2001:90
for drainage systems, APR 2007:5356
edgings for, APR 2001:90
for entries, AUG 2006:5255
forcing colors, JUN 1999:46
forcing colors in, JUN 1999:46
foundation, JUN 1998:52
leaves for, bagged, AUG 1999:71
low-cost, JUN 2000:102
low-maintenance, JUN 2000:102
pH of, APR 2001:90
plant ID for, AUG 2000:78
raised-bed, MAY 2000:76
sand for, AUG 1999:71
sun map for, APR 2002:100
urban hardy, MAY 2000:80
water gauge for, AUG 2000:78
wood in, treated, MAR 2002:15
See also Irrigation; Mulch; Tools; Water gardens.
GardenWay, T-handled tools, MAY 2006:91
Gas
igniter for, MAR 2004:95
lines for, installing, MAR 1998:72
meters for
maintaining, OCT 2001:14
plugged, OCT 2001:14
tank gauges for, AUG 2004:98
tanks
into air tanks, MAY 2003:106
gas in, SEP 2004:21
holder for, MAY 2002:110
valves for, APR 2002:11
tanks of
into air tanks, MAY 2003:106
gas in, APR 1998:96, SEP 2004:21
gauges for, AUG 2004:98
holder for, MAY 2002:110
valves for, APR 2002:11
tank weighing fuel, APR 1998:96
torch caddy for, NOV 2002:90
torches
caddy for, NOV 2002:90
self-igniting, JUN 2004:32
weed removal with, APR 2000:108
See also Hot-water heaters.
Gasoline
funnel cover for, NOV 2002:91
old, APR 2003:82
storing, SEP 2007:23
Gates
brackets for, MAR 2001:97
double, MAY 2005:7882
hanging, MAY 2005:80
latches for, foot, MAY 2005:80, 82
monitors for, NOV 2007:99
Gauges
for air compressors, APR 2001:110
for bit depth, APR 2002:32, AUG 2002:23, JAN 2004:37, JAN 2005:30
quick, JAN 2005:69
tape, JAN 2002:81
contour, OCT 2005:80
gas tanks, AUG 2004:98
for gas tanks, AUG 2004:98
stair, MAR 2002:66, 70
tire, quality, MAR 2006:80
See also Marking gauges; Miter gauges.
Gazebos, easy, AUG 2000:32
GearWrench, wrenches, APR 2007:91
General Electric
coded key box, MAR 2007:96
dishwasher Profile, AUG 2006:96, 98
"smart" refrigerator, OCT 2007:96
wall oven, OCT 2007:103
Generators
backup, SEP 2007:20
small affordable, APR 2001:104, JAN 2006:95
tiny household, JAN 2006:95
Genie, parking system, APR 2007:97
GeoMatrix, lattice, APR 2006:101
GFCI. See Wiring: circuits in; Wiring: GFCIs for.
Gifts
for homeowners, JAN 1999:65
wrapping center for, JAN 1998:49
Gilmour Wheelpump, sprayer, MAR 2007:91
Glass
broken, APR 2002:104
spotlighting, JUN 2007:86
buying, JAN 2007:11
cleaning, SEP 1998:94, AUG 2001:8
clips for, JAN 2007:11
cutting
rounds in, MAY 2007:3234
squares in, MAY 2007:35
drilling, JUN 1999:22, AUG 2007:94
etching, MAY 2003:16
films for, MAY 2003:16
high-impact, AUG 2002:101
insulated, replacing, OCT 2000:72
masker-scraper for, JUN 2006:98
paint removal for, OCT 2000:96
rabbets for, JAN 2007:1011
scraping, MAY 2001:99
scratched, repairing, OCT 1998:25
for shelves, FEB 2005:60, 63
stains on, MAR 2005:8
tempered, AUG 2004:80
window size codes for, JAN 2000:21
Glass Art, sinks, OCT 2006:24
Glass block, shower of, FEB 1999:34
Glasses
safety
bifocal, AUG 2007:104
swim goggles as, OCT 2007:90
Gloves
with blow holes, NOV 2004:102
dryer for, JAN 1998:48
hangers for, JAN 2002:95, MAR 2003:99
as jar sealers, OCT 2004:121
lightweight, AUG 2002:86
magnetic-backed, FEB 2004:96
plastic improvised, AUG 2003:89
for plumbing, AUG 2004:105
recommended, SEP 2004:116
scrubbable, SEP 2002:102
surgical, MAY 2000:127
tough, AUG 2001:95
for vehicle work, APR 2007:83
Glues
applicators for, AUG 1998:16, JUN 1999:28, AUG 1999:105, NOV 2000:28, MAR 2001:26,
OCT 2001:20, MAY 2002:30, JUN 2002:16, NOV 2002:24, MAY 2003:118, JUN
2003:34, APR 2004:31, JAN 2005:80, JAN 2006:25, OCT 2006:23, NOV 2006:28
applying, NOV 2000:41, MAY 2004:104, OCT 2004:2427
beads of, removing, OCT 2000:24
caddy for, AUG 2006:23
caps for, AUG 1998:16, JUN 1999:28, SEP 2001:91, JUN 2003:32
contact cement
vs. mastic, MAY 2002:63
working with, MAY 2002:6365
containers for, stabilizing, JUN 2003:31, MAR 2005:89
into crevices, MAR 2001:26, APR 2004:33
excess, AUG 2004:36, OCT 2004:2728
removing, SEP 2000:126, NOV 2000:30
exterior, SEP 2001:84, FEB 2002:10
foam-compatible, JAN 2008:32
hot-melt, FEB 2003:89
injector air-powered, MAY 1999:22
on laminations, removing, AUG 2007:38
masking for, OCT 2002:107
pouring, MAR 1998:93
removing, JUN 2001:20, NOV 2001:58, MAR 2003:26, OCT 2005:109
resorcinol, FEB 2003:8
selecting, MAY 2004:107, 121
super-strong, FEB 1998:18
tube clip for, NOV 2001:93
See also Epoxy.
Gluing up
alignment aid for, MAR 2002:20
of beveled staves, AUG 2003:86
blocks for, AUG 2003:80, SEP 2005:66
of boards, APR 2005:21
of boxes, OCT 2006:61
dry runs for, MAY 2004:106
fits with, MAY 2004:106
with hand clamps, FEB 2005:14
pedestal for, AUG 2006:20
preparation for, JAN 2001:69, MAY 2004:106
pressure for, MAY 2004:106
protectors for, OCT 2006:23
of scarf joints, JUN 1998:24
with screws, MAY 2004:102
with tape, MAY 2004:9899
techniques for, JAN 1999:82
See also Clamps.
Goggles, fog-proofing, APR 2006:93
Gophers, combating, MAR 2007:19
Gorton, Jeff
on airless sprayers, JUN 2006:8589
on audio systems, JAN 2006:7178
on a beginner's guide to ceramic wall tiling, MAY 1999: 69
on bookcase, JAN 2008:4047
on ceilings, FEB 1999:60
on central vacuums, NOV 1999:82
on clearing out stubborn drain clogs, SEP 1998:25
on closets, JAN 1999:47
on countertops, MAR 1999:67
on cove molding, JAN 1999:36
on drain clogs, SEP 1998:25
on drywall, MAR 2006:4253
on easy to install cove molding, JAN 1999:36
on flatten sagging ceilings, FEB 1999:60
on framing, JAN 2006:2733
on garage addition, SEP 2007:6273
on garage remodel, SEP 2007:1417
on hanging stuff, NOV 2006:3744
on home repairs, AUG 1999:29
on Install a preformed Countertop, MAR 1999:67
on Installing a central vacuum, NOV 1999:82
on insulation, JAN 2008:3338
on kitchen cabinets, MAR 1999:32
on laundry rooms, JAN 2007:4856
on metal railing, SEP 2007:7580
on new life for wobbly chairs, JUN 1999:70
on organize your closet, JAN 1999:47
on plumbing leaks, OCT 2006:3336
on pouring slabs, MAY 2007:7682
on 11 quick and easy home repairs, AUG 1999:29
on remodeling, APR 2007:2431
on renew your old kitchen cabinets, MAR 1999:32
on screened porch, MAY 2006:4256, 96
on sealing attics, JAN 2007:7681
on shelving, OCT 2006:6472
on staining, MAY 2006:2732
on storage, JUN 2007:3545
on tile cutting, MAY 2007:3235
on trenchers, AUG 2007:5965
on trouble-free window installation, JUN 1998:80
on wall panels, NOV 2007:4854
on wall tiling, MAY 1999:69
on window installation, JUN 1998:80
on wiring, FEB 2007:6469, NOV 2007:3740
on wobbly chairs, JUN 1999:70
Gorton, Joe, on soldering, OCT 2007:3234
Gouges, repairing, NOV 2002:80
Grab bars, installing, JAN 2001:4856
Grass, smothering, APR 2000:107
Grasses
clippings decomposer for, APR 2001:92
crab, APR 2005:90, 92, AUG 2007:67
discouraging, MAR 1998:25, AUG 1999:71
drought-resistant, APR 1999:112
mowing heights for, APR 2005:88, AUG 2007:67
patching sawdust, JUN 1998:104
quack, APR 2005:90, 92
seeding, APR 2003:114, MAY 2003:113
smothering, APR 2000:107
Greenhouses, mini-, APR 2002:97, APR 2004:132
Grills
charcoal starter for, AUG 2004:102
chicken holder for, AUG 2004:100
cleaning, JUN 2004:9, FEB 2006:85
gas
compact, AUG 2004:96
griddle conversion for, OCT 2002:77
pads for, AUG 2004:97
renovating, APR 2003:1522
stick-proofing, JUN 2006:94
"toolbox," JUN 2002:110
See also Smokers.
Grinder grip, FEB 1998:23
Grinders
abrasive-disc, JAN 2008:86
angle
buying, JUN 2003:24
safety with, JUN 2003:27
for tile, JUN 2003:25, OCT 2005:80
uses of, JUN 2003:2426
angle blocks for, SEP 2006:31
bench
contour attachment for, JAN 2001:86
disc-sanding attachment for, JAN 2001:87
fireproof backsplash for, JUN 2001:18
drills as, NOV 2002:27
rotary tools as, MAR 2004:96
safety gloves with, NOV 1998:12
safety with, NOV 2002:84
sharpening with, OCT 1998:16, JAN 2001:87
swing-up, JUN 2001:70
wheels for, NOV 2002:88
dressing, FEB 1998:12, NOV 2002:86
Groceries, car racks for, APR 2002:127
Grommets, installing, SEP 2003:15
Grooves, on table saw, JAN 2003:41, 4244, OCT 2006:68, 7172
Ground covers
for shade, AUG 2007:68
for slopes, MAY 1999:67
Grout
applying, FEB 2001:60, JUN 2003:97, OCT 2003:4243, NOV 2003:55, 60, JUN 2004:72
76, OCT 2004:44, JUN 2005:7476, OCT 2005:76, 78, 8689
bleach pens for, MAY 2006:9
cracked, repairing, APR 1998:9
curing, NOV 2003:62
exterior, JUN 2004:7274, 76
haze from, SEP 2007:24
no-stain, APR 2006:104
pads for, APR 2007:48
regrouting, SEP 2001:2627
release for, OCT 2005:76
removing
from concrete, MAY 2006:1415
tools for, NOV 2006:9899, JUN 2007:88
replacing, SEP 2001:2627, APR 2007:4350
sealer for, applying, APR 2000:119
sealers for, color-matching, APR 2006:36
sealing, OCT 2003:42, 43, APR 2006:36, OCT 2007:53
sealing against, OCT 2003:42
setting, JUN 2005:7274, OCT 2005:84, OCT 2007:5053
shelves in, OCT 2004:42
for showers, OCT 2007:6268
snapper for, AUG 2001:101
spacers for, NOV 2003:5860
stain-proof, MAR 2005:96
for stone
around bathtubs, NOV 2003:5262
sealing, NOV 2003:60, SEP 2007:24
tools for, NOV 2003:54, 55
substrates for, AUG 1999:91, OCT 2003:37, APR 2006:32, OCT 2007:48
membrane, APR 2007:92
suction cups for, OCT 2007:50
tabletop in, JUN 2005:6576
templates for, OCT 2007:64
tools for, OCT 2005:80, APR 2007:44, 46, 48
towel bars with, AUG 2003:10
trimming, JAN 1998:89
types of, APR 2007:44
underlayment for, OCT 2003:37, APR 2006:32, OCT 2007:48
vapor barrier behind, FEB 2001:59
vinyl
designs for, NOV 2001:49, 56
planning for, NOV 2001:5152
over vinyl, JUN 2004:1819
web sites on, OCT 2007:48
wiring in, OCT 2003:42
over wood, MAR 2005:16
See also Glass block; Grout; Membranes; Mortar.
Grout Grabber, grout removal tool, NOV 2006:9899
Gutters
blocked, APR 2005:54
brackets for, MAY 2002:94, 95
cleaning, APR 2000:115, MAY 2003:113, NOV 2003:100, FEB 2004:103, JUN 2004:124
downspouts for, MAY 2002:90, 9495
cleaning, OCT 2005:104
extended, AUG 2006:90
flip-up, APR 2006:92
end caps for, APR 2001:19
flashing under, MAY 2002:88, 9293
guards for, APR 2003:108109, APR 2006:15
hanging, AUG 1999:29, MAY 2002:9293
mirror viewing of, MAR 2004:102
outlets for, MAR 2005:17
planning for, MAY 2002:8788
preassembling, MAY 2002:8990
primer for, NOV 2007:12
repairing, AUG 1999:29, APR 2003:108109, MAY 2003:113, NOV 2007:12
sectional vs. seamless, MAY 2002:7071, 95
as shelves, MAR 2000:38
splash guards for, APR 2003:108109
storage bins from, OCT 2003:107
trays from, AUG 2005:64
vermin-proofing, MAY 2006:58, 66
H
Hair dryers, circuits for, MAR 2004:21
Hammers
choosing, OCT 2005:105
dent-proofing, SEP 2000:126, MAY 2001:25, NOV 2001:66, APR 2002:105, MAY 2005:34,
OCT 2005:108
extensions for, JUN 1998:105
holders for, NOV 1999:118, FEB 2002:20, AUG 2005:33, FEB 2007:83
punches for, OCT 2004:110
Hammocks
under arched trellis, JUN 2003:6272
posts for, JUN 2003:6266
Hampton Bay, Aero Breeze fan, NOV 2007:95
Handles
for axes, protecting, JAN 1998:48
bathroom-door, lighted, OCT 2006:29
broken, FEB 2005:73
cabinet, APR 2004:132
drawer, locating, NOV 2007:29
fiberglass, JAN 2002:1819
insulation for, OCT 2002:106, JAN 2005:105
rounding over, APR 2005:30
shovel extension, MAY 1999:113
for sledgehammers, JAN 2002:1819
T-, MAR 2005:88
taping, SEP 2002:99
Handsaws. See Saws.
Handscrews. See Clamps: handscrew.
Hand tool, grip, MAR 1998:93
Hand trucks. See Dollies.
Hangers
from clothes pins, MAR 2003:105
for ladders, SEP 2007:115
from spring clips, MAR 2003:99
under-cabinet, MAR 1999:111
Hansa, showerhead lights, OCT 2006:29
Hardware
antique, FEB 2002:11
caddies for, APR 1999:30
carousel for, MAR 2005:22
for doors, JUN 2005:56
holders for, MAR 2005:89
leg bracket, FEB 2002:47, 4850, 52
leg brackets, FEB 2002:47, 4850, 52
magnetic pick-up for, MAR 2004:96, APR 2005:24
magnet pick-up for, JAN 2000:15
sorting, MAR 2006:22
spacer, for fiberglass, JAN 2001:52
storing, FEB 2006:25, NOV 2006:25, MAR 2007:27
tackle boxes for, MAR 2006:24
window, FEB 2003:13
wire storage for, SEP 2006:26
See also Bolts; Locks; Metal connectors; Nails; Screws.
Harken, ceiling lift, SEP 2006:114
Hats
with built-in light, JAN 2005:98
fan for, APR 2002:119
LED lights for, FEB 2006:8081
water-cooled, OCT 2004:116
Headers
installing, FEB 2002:44, SEP 2002:50, AUG 2004:43, 44, SEP 2007:6566
sizing, SEP 2000:140
steel-wood, FEB 2001:28
wall, JAN 2001:36, JUN 2001:40
for windows, JUN 2001:40
Headsets, wireless, MAY 2004:123
Hearing protection
choosing, JAN 2002:76
radio for, MAY 2003:103
and safety glasses, JAN 2002:94
temporary, AUG 2002:108, SEP 2002:14
threaded through hat, APR 2001:25
Heaters, electric, hot plug, SEP 1998:10
Heating systems
additions to, FEB 2004:1415
corn-powered, APR 2002:120
ductwork for, extending, JAN 2002:44
fan augmenters for, APR 2007:94
for garages, NOV 2004:2021
hot-water, repressurizing, NOV 1998:16
hydronic, Feb 1999:10
radiant-floor, JAN 2002:5664, FEB 2006:50
registers of, quieting, MAR 2006:10
See also Ductwork; Furnaces; Heat pumps; Radiant-floor heat; Space heaters; Thermostats.
Heat loss, infrared scans for, AUG 2006:8485
Heat pumps, cleaning, MAY 2001:7475
Heavy stuff
handling, JUN 2005:8083
long, handling, FEB 2000:54
Hedges
pruning, AUG 1999:70
of tree crowns, MAY 2001:90
Herbicides
cautions for, MAY 1998:51, APR 2005:94
misusing, JAN 2002:67
using, MAR 2007:6671
Hinges
adjustable, JUN 1999:18, SEP 2004:52, OCT 2004:76, MAY 2005:12, NOV 2006:21
adjusting, MAY 2005:12, NOV 2006:21
for bench lids, MAY 2007:60
binding, JAN 2005:22
door, FEB 1998:12, OCT 2001:82
drop-down, FEB 2004:72, 74
for drop-down doors, FEB 2004:72, 74
euro-, FEB 2005:57, 60, 63
installing, SEP 2007:3940, OCT 2007:73
mortises for, repairing, MAR 2001:20
overlay, SEP 2005:50, 5254, 74
piano, SEP 2001:42
screws in, replacing, MAY 2007:16
self-closing, MAR 2001:15
squeaking, JAN 2003:16
tightening, JUN 2001:53, OCT 2001:19, 58
wrap-around, FEB 2004:74, JAN 2005:70
Hold-downs
for jointers, OCT 1998:16
for plans, MAR 2002:97
Hold-ins
for resawing, MAY 2001:24
See also Featherboards.
Hold-Its, straw keepers, JAN 2006:96
Holes
angled, drilling, MAY 1998:19, JAN 1999:20
deep, SEP 2001:20
digging, MAY 1998:36
enlarging, SEP 2001:18, AUG 2002:24, OCT 2004:19
filling, APR 2003:76, NOV 2004:66, NOV 2007:47
glue in
applying, MAR 2001:26
dried, JUN 2001:20
with jigsaw, SEP 2002:86
large, SEP 2001:1520
through siding, JAN 2004:72, 7374, 78
slanted, drilling, JAN 1999:20
spacer jig for, NOV 2006:65
Hole saws
buying, SEP 2001:16
clearing, AUG 2002:26
for drywall, FEB 2002:88
pilot for, OCT 2003:106
plug removal for, MAR 2002:97
safety with, SEP 2001:1820
using, MAY 1998:15, SEP 2001:1520
wet rag for, OCT 2001:95
Holiday Handy Hints Special Section, JAN 1998:48
Homax Products, paint hardener, JUN 2007:98
Honeywell, thermostat, JAN 2007:90
Honing
of chisels, NOV 2002:88
guide for, MAY 2001:3032
of knives, FEB 2001:44
process of, MAY 2001:3032
Hooks
door-hinge, JUN 2003:91
wrench for, AUG 2002:90
Hornets, killer for, MAR 2005:135, APR 2005:135
Horsepower, rating, APR 1999:14
Hoses
clamps for, SEP 2003:86
fittings for, AUG 2003:1516
garden
quality, MAR 2004:22
rack for, APR 2006:109
machine, SEP 2003:8486
pipe thread for, MAR 2007:88
quality garden, MAR 2004:22
reels for, MAY 2005:110
powered, MAR 2006:95
reel-sinks for, MAR 2007:92
storing, MAR 2004:95, MAR 2005:107
washers for, SEP 2003:84
Hostas, dividing, APR 1999:113
Hot-water heaters
ball-valve safety for, SEP 2003:10
dip tubes of, defective, NOV 2000:8
earthquake-proofing, AUG 2006:90
electric, installing, SEP 2000:93
flushing, JUN 2003:12, OCT 2006:14
gas
venting, APR 2005:8, JUN 2007:24
vs. electric, APR 2005:8
high-volume, JAN 2007:90
jackets for, OCT 2001:44
rods of, replacing, SEP 2006:10
solar system for, SEP 2007:3031
splash pans for, AUG 2006:89
tankless, AUG 2006:30, OCT 2006:100
high-volume, JAN 2007:9293
temperatures for, OCT 2001:45, APR 2005:15, AUG 2006:34
thermocouples for, replacing, AUG 1999:29, AUG 2003:13
thermocouples of, replacing, AUG 1999:29, FEB 2000:10
valve safety for, OCT 2006:14
valves for
checking, MAR 2006:15
safety with, SEP 2003:10, OCT 2006:14
See also Flues.
House inspection
process of, AUG 2007:2324
virtual, APR 2007:15
Houses
age determination for, AUG 1999:14
ranch, remodeling, APR 2007:2431
web sites on, AUG 1999:16, MAR 2001:15
Humidifiers
functioning, FEB 1999:16
maintaining, SEP 2000:12
Hurst-Wajszczuk, Joe
on bathrooms, OCT 2007:3034
on countertops, OCT 2007:4653
on fans, AUG 2007:3031
on floor finish, AUG 2007:8086
on healthy houses, JUN 2007:2627
on regrouting, APR 2007:4350
on solar hot water, SEP 2007:3031
Husky
air compressor, NOV 2006:100
battery station, JAN 2008:85
Hydro Industries
hose-reel-sink, MAR 2007:92
hose winder, MAR 2006:95
I
Ice, traction on, AUG 1999:71, FEB 2002:95
Ice chests, foam-panel, APR 2001:123
Ice dams, preventing, SEP 1998:66, SEP 2000:35
Ice makers
copper lines for, AUG 2006:88
IDL Tools, Viper Grip pliers, JAN 2006:101
Impact drivers, right-angle, JAN 2006:99
Ink, disappearing, for marking, OCT 2004:109
Insecticides
homemade, JUN 2000:102
Neem oil, SEP 2000:90
safety with, AUG 2001:62
Insects
controlling, SEP 2000:104
controls for, homemade, JUN 2000:102
identifying, AUG 2001:65
See also specific type; specific type.
InSinkErator, water heater, OCT 2006:100
Inspection binoculars, NOV 1998:92
Insulation
adding, OCT 2001:38
for attics, JAN 2007:7681
and backdrafting, JAN 2007:81
for bathroom remodel, FEB 2001:59
batt selection, NOV 1998:90
for cavities, FEB 2001:11
cellulose, SEP 1998:8
for corners, FEB 2001:11
cotton skin-friendly, APR 2002:118
cutting, JUN 2000:98, AUG 2002:90, APR 2004:133
dirty, OCT 2001:51
estimating, SEP 2001:98
for exterior walls, JAN 2008:21
fiberglass, SEP 2000:127, OCT 2003:2732
paper-backed, JAN 2008:38
skin protection for, JAN 2007:83
foam
minimal-expanding, JAN 2008:34, 38
stabilizing, MAR 2000:24
high-density, SEP 2001:98
locating through, OCT 2001:95
for outlet boxes, JAN 2007:96
paper facing on, SEP 2001:9798
pipe, JUN 2005:127
polystyrene, extruded vs. expanded, MAY 2004:84
preparation for, SEP 2001:9596
for rim joists, JAN 2007:1213
savings from, SEP 2001:9697
vapor retarder for, JAN 2008:38
and ventilation, SEP 2001:100
vermiculite, caution for, OCT 2001:48, FEB 2003:66, JAN 2007:78
web site on, SEP 2001:98, OCT 2001:38, NOV 2007:16
around windows, MAY 2001:44
Insurance, needs for, NOV 2001:10
Intercom systems
doorbells as, NOV 2005:90
Inverters
sizes for, JUN 2005:120
for vehicles, JUN 2005:118120
iPods, connections for, JAN 2006:73
iRobot shop vacuum, SEP 2007:106
Ironing boards
cabinet for, NOV 2002:111
as extension tables, MAR 1998:18, OCT 2003:21
as outfeed tables, MAR 1998:18
storage for, JUN 2006:94
Irons
refilling, APR 2004:133
Irrigation
hoses for
extending, JUN 2000:104
holders for, JUN 2000:163
soaker, MAY 2000:81
water for
Irrigation systems
electrical checks for, APR 2007:7679
overhead PVC, APR 2004:143
pop-up heads with, SEP 2001:77
programmer for, JUN 2002:12
resetting, APR 2007:7273
See also Hoses; Sprinklers; Water lines.
Islands
multi-use, NOV 2006:34
sink plumbing for, OCT 2003:68
with snack bar, MAY 2006:38
IST Designs, cell-phone chargers, MAY 2007:106107
J
Jackhammers, renting, FEB 1999:77
Jacks
for beam raising, APR 2001:68, 69, 71
choosing, AUG 2007:92
See also Roof jacks.
Jambs, drawing in, JAN 2005:22
Jeld-Wen
exterior folding doors, JUN 2006:101
fiberglass doors, APR 2006:97
Jenn-Air
French-door refrigerator, AUG 2006:96, 98
refrigerator French-door, AUG 2006:96, 98
Jigs
mortising, homemade, JAN 2000:18
See also specific machine or operation.
Jigsaws
blades for
abrasive, FEB 2001:59
carbide, OCT 2005:80
-drill-sander cordless, FEB 2001:88
holes with, SEP 2002:86
new-improved, SEP 2002:106
oversized dual-purpose, JUN 2002:114
patterns with, MAR 2002:56
tips for, NOV 2000:21
See also Sawblades.
Johnny's Selected Seeds, planter, MAR 2006:94
Johnson, Duane
on best uses for CFLS, AUG 1999:72
on CFLS, AUG 1999:72
on choosing long-lasting paint and stain for outdo, AUG 1998:54
on clearing up condensation, NOV 1998:94
on combustion gases, OCT 1998:84
on condensation, NOV 1998:94
on a do-it-yourself flat roof, OCT 1998:46
on drinking water, JAN 1999:85
on 4 easy steps to protect your hardwood floors, APR 1999:54
on electrical shocks, SEP 1998:96
on energy, OCT 1998:60
on flat roofs, OCT 1998:46
on floors, APR 1999:54
on floor squeaks, NOV 1999:106
on fluorescent lighting, JAN 2007:5760
on handling lead paint safely: special report, AUG 1998:67
on how to improve your drinking water, JAN 1999:85
on lead paint, AUG 1998:67, 88
on lessons from wood, FEB 1999:82
on paint, JUN 1999:48, JUN 2006:6872
on paint and stain, AUG 1998:54
on prepping secrets for long-lasting paint, JUN 1999:48
on projects, FEB 2006:2829
on silence those floor squeaks, NOV 1999:106
on straight talk about lead paint, AUG 1998:88
on two defenses against electrical shocks, SEP 1998:96
on venting combustion gases, OCT 1998:84
on 8 ways to save energy, OCT 1998:60
on windows, FEB 2007:5963
on wood, FEB 1999:82
on yard care, AUG 2007:6671
Johnson (L. E.) Products, pocket doors, JUN 2006:102
Joinery. See separate procedure.
Joint compound
banjos for, APR 2001:38, 4041
coats of, APR 2001:4042, 44, 4546, JUN 2006:78
keeping fresh, NOV 2000:41
ladle for, FEB 2002:80
low-dust, MAY 2007:99
mixing, APR 2001:36, JUN 2003:96
pan for, SEP 2002:103
quick-setting, JAN 2002:7475
regular, JAN 2002:75
vs. quick, MAR 2005:42
regular vs. quick, MAR 2005:42
sanding, APR 2001:46
tape for
paper vs. mesh, FEB 2007:53
reinforced, FEB 2007:56
topping, JAN 2002:75, FEB 2007:57
types of, APR 2001:36, MAR 2004:10, FEB 2007:53, 56, 57
well-packaged, OCT 2004:118
Jointers
hold-downs for, OCT 1998:16
homemade, AUG 2000:22
routers as, NOV 2006:52
See also Outfeed supports; Tables: extension.
Jointing
with router, NOV 2000:10, MAR 2005:21
with router table, MAR 2002:3637
with table saw, JAN 2003:30, JAN 2006:86
Joists
blocking for, AUG 2003:96
adding, MAR 2001:92
cantilevering, MAY 2004:42
cleats for, MAR 2002:78
compromising, rules for, AUG 2000:97
condensation over, OCT 2006:20
crowned, AUG 2003:95
for decks, APR 2006:46, 48
drilling, APR 2007:18
hangers for, JUN 2001:38, 42
adding, MAR 2001:92
installing, OCT 2000:28, JUN 2002:42, MAR 2003:48, 50, AUG 2003:12, (AUG
2003:12), MAY 2007:40
jig for, JUN 2001:5859
wedging, MAR 2001:92
insulating between, JAN 2007:78
leveling, FEB 2002:96
reinforcing, FEB 2004:8, 11
replacing, MAY 2000:17
rim, insulating, MAY 2005:9, JAN 2007:1213
sistering in, AUG 2006:29
twisted, AUG 2001:18
wane on, AUG 2003:95
Junk
disposing of, FEB 2006:89
sorting, MAR 2006:22
See also Trash cans.
K
Keippela, Jason, on mower blades, AUG 2006:3944
Keller, Seth, on bath cabinet, OCT 2007:7175
Keys
coded box for, MAR 2007:96
color coding, MAR 2007:96
color-coding, JUN 2001:98
hiding, NOV 2005:10
off-center holes for, OCT 2004:121
Kinetico, water softener, APR 2007:95
KitchenAid, dishwashers, OCT 2006:26
Kitchens
backsplashes for, tile, MAY 2006:40
cabinets open shelf, install, MAR 2000:40
caddy for, condiment, OCT 2006:38
carts for, OCT 2005:58, OCT 2006:40
crown molding for, NOV 2006:3236
design basics for, AUG 1998:10
fixture manuals for, storing, SEP 2004:119
lighting for, MAY 2006:34
LED, OCT 2006:29
mock-up for, FEB 2007:78
murals for, NOV 2006:36
offices in, MAY 2006:38, JUN 2007:30
organizing, MAY 2006:3440
outlets for, MAY 2006:38
remodeling, MAR 2000:40, NOV 2006:3236, APR 2007:2631, JUN 2007:2832
mistakes in, AUG 1998:64
sources for, SEP 2001:48
space-saving for, OCT 2005:5359
televisions for, JUN 2007:32
trends in, OCT 2006:24, 29
upgrades for, OCT 2005:70
walls of, removing, OCT 2005:53
See also Cabinets; Drawers; Islands; Light fixtures; Microwaves; Pantries; Refrigerators;
Shelves; Sinks; Storage.
Kites, retriever for, OCT 2003:106
Kitty Mac, garage-door screen, SEP 2007:103
Kling Magnetics, paint, JUN 2007:96
Knape and Vogt, cabinets, OCT 2006:97
Knee pads
foam slide-in, FEB 2002:95
making, APR 2001:107
no-slide, SEP 2006:100
Knives
block for, NOV 2006:28
drywall, angled, SEP 2004:106
linoleum, FEB 2001:59
putty
mini-, AUG 2006:20
slotted cleaner for, APR 2001:48
racks for, OCT 2006:40
sharpening, NOV 2000:36, FEB 2001:3946, NOV 2007:16
serrated, FEB 2001:40
utility, FEB 2000:47
replaceable-blade, JAN 2003:90
sharpening, NOV 2004:109
X-acto, storing, APR 2000:130
See also Racks: knife; Sharpening.
Knobs. See Pulls.
Kobalt, nail gun, MAY 2007:97
Kohler, sensor-activated faucets, NOV 2007:98
Kool-Aid, cleaning, SEP 2000:121
KraftMaid, doors, OCT 2006:97
KWC
faucet lights, OCT 2006:29
multifunction sink, OCT 2006:26
L
Labels, shelf, SEP 2006:56
Lacivita, Bob
on dash covers, APR 2006:9091
on jump starting, JAN 2006:9091
on seat covers, FEB 2006:7678
Lacquer, applying, NOV 2005:68
Ladders
with adjustable legs, MAR 2007:93
angle for, SEP 2003:26
apron carriers for, JUN 2003:100
balancing, JAN 1998:88
point mark for, SEP 2004:99
bracing, MAR 2007:87
extension
carrying, MAR 2002:73
compact, JAN 2003:89
gripper pads for, JAN 2005:95
handles for, NOV 2001:16
hangers for, SEP 2007:115
moving, FEB 2000:52, 54
alone, FEB 2000:54
moving retraction, NOV 1998:93
as outfeed support, NOV 2004:31
paint cup for, AUG 2004:107
protectors for, MAR 2000:114, OCT 2000:106
racks for, JUN 2007:86
rolling, converting to, JAN 2006:92
roll-up, MAY 2005:107
safety correction, JUN 1998:11
safety with, FEB 1998:24, MAR 2001:71, SEP 2003:26, 28, 72
stabilizer for, MAR 1998:93
stabilizers for, MAY 2000:27
storing, SEP 2004:70, SEP 2006:57
telescoping attic, SEP 2007:113
tool caddies for, MAY 2004:109, SEP 2005:128
tool holder for, magnetic, APR 2000:131
tool pouches for, MAR 2006:84
trays for, JUN 2004:118, 135
work bins for, OCT 2007:87
See also Scaffolds.
Lamination
alignment for, AUG 2002:28
forms for, AUG 2007:3637
process for, AUG 2007:3438
Lampposts, installing, OCT 1998:66
Lamps
halogen safety kit, NOV 1998:12
knob easy-turning, NOV 1999:74
repairing, MAY 1999:24, JAN 2002:19, SEP 2004:1219
shop-floor, making, OCT 2007:25
switches for, SEP 2004:106
wiring, NOV 2005:22
Landscape fabric, discussed, APR 2004:54
Lap joints
circular-saw cuts for, MAY 2002:3738
making, APR 2005:2830
Larson, Travis
on air power, SEP 1998:56
on arbor, MAY 1999:28
on bathroom remodel, FEB 2006:3042
on belt sander chisel sharpening, SEP 1998:63
on bent sapling Arbor, MAY 1999:28
on build a deck that'll last as long as your house, APR 1999:32
on build a mortar bed shower floor, FEB 1999:42
on butterfly houses, AUG 1998:80
on carpentry, SEP 1998:52
on car repair, FEB 2007:7477
on chain saws, SEP 1998:76
on chain saw safety and techniques, SEP 1998:76
on chop saws, SEP 1998:53
on chop saw support blocks, SEP 1998:53
on chop-saw table, SEP 1998:55
on a contemporary wood & glass rail, APR 1999:62
on cordless phones, MAR 2006:2627
on cordless tools, MAY 2006:24
on cupped boards, SEP 1998:58
on curb appeal, AUG 2006:5271
on curved glass block, FEB 1999:34
on curved glass block shower, FEB 1999:34
on cutting guide, SEP 1998:55
on decks, APR 1999:32
on door bucks, SEP 1998:60
on door workbench, SEP 1998:63
on drywall, NOV 1998:61
on drywall prep, JUN 2006:7583
on fast, accurate cutting guide, SEP 1998:55
on fences, JUN 2007:4659
on finding studs: it's elementary, MAR 1999:48
on fountain, MAR 2006:2840
on garage storage, SEP 2006:4249
on house fires, JAN 1999:56
on how pros hang drywall, NOV 1998:61
on how to build a butterfly house, AUG 1998:80
on how to hold a door upright to work on the edges, SEP 1998:60
on how to install stair skirts, JUN 1999:80
on how to replace a toilet and the rotted floor un, JAN 1999:67
on long-lasting socket trays, SEP 1998:58
on miter saws, NOV 2007:5762
on mortar beds, FEB 1999:42
on movie tapes, FEB 2006:2627
on outfeed table, SEP 1998:54
on patio door, SEP 2006:7987
on planter, AUG 2007:3240
on plumb your workshop and garage for air-powered, SEP 1998:56
on portable chop saw table, SEP 1998:55
on portable planer, SEP 1998:54
on portable planer tips, SEP 1998:54
on portable table saw outfeed table, SEP 1998:54
on prehung door workbench, SEP 1998:63
on preventing house fires this holiday season, JAN 1999:56
on quality finishes, MAR 1999:55
on quality finishes on unfinished furniture, MAR 1999:55
on rail, APR 1999:62
on reclaiming cupped boards, SEP 1998:58
on roll-out cabinets, OCT 2007:3644
on safety tip:, SEP 1998:55
on safety tips, SEP 1998:55
on sander sharpening, SEP 1998:63
on sheds, AUG 2007:4255
on shower bases, OCT 2006:7486
on socket trays, SEP 1998:58
on stair skirts, JUN 1999:80
on studs:, MAR 1999:48
on switches, APR 2006:2627
on table saws, NOV 2006:7984
on tiling showers, OCT 2007:6268
on toilet replacement, JAN 1999:67
on tool cart, SEP 2007:3240
on trim, APR 2006:6878
on wall cabinet, OCT 2006:5363
on workbench, JAN 2006:5669
on Workshop Tips: carpentry special section, SEP 1998:52
Lasers, ball-and-cup, MAY 2006:92
Latches
adjusting, JUN 2006:14, NOV 2006:21
fixing, JUN 2001:53, 56
foot, APR 2001:106
hole saws for, SEP 2001:16
loose, OCT 2001:17, OCT 2004:76
magnetic, JUN 2003:92, SEP 2003:3840, JAN 2005:70
safety, APR 2001:106
storm-door, SEP 2005:108110
stretch, JUN 2001:95
Lath, for masonry facings, FEB 2001:9
Lathes
cabinets for, rolling, APR 2006:23
story-stick tool rest for, APR 2005:23
Lattice
plastic, APR 2006:101
Laundry chutes, installing, FEB 2000:6
Laundry rooms
cabinets for, MAR 2003:85, 9697, JAN 2007:5455
clothes rods for, MAR 2003:85, 86
plumbing for, JAN 2007:5055
shelves for, MAR 2003:85, 86, 92
soap dispenser for, MAR 2003:85, 88
tables for, MAR 2003:9495
towel bars for, MAR 2003:85, 90
. See Dryers (clothes); Washing machines.
Lawn mowers
accessory holders for, MAY 2005:104
air filter cleanup for, APR 2000:30
blade sharpening for, APR 2000:51
blades of
balancing, APR 2003:89, AUG 2006:43
replacing, AUG 2006:4344
sharpening, AUG 1999:12, APR 2003:8889, AUG 2006:3943, APR 2007:20
gas tanks of, sealing, MAR 2003:105, APR 2003:83
height adjustments for, AUG 2007:67
improvements in, MAY 1999:113
rechargeable, APR 2004:136
storing, APR 2003:87
tires of, retreading, SEP 2001:103
tree guards for, JUN 2001:98
tuning up, APR 2002:15, APR 2003:8189
underside treatment for, MAY 1998:98, OCT 2005:108, APR 2006:94
water bottle holder, AUG 1999:104
water bottle holder for, AUG 1999:104
winterizing, NOV 2000:12, OCT 2001:17
See also Sod.
Lawns
aerating, AUG 1998:53, MAY 2000:80, AUG 2000:13, AUG 2001:110111, APR 2004:46
borders for, AUG 2007:68
compaction of, AUG 1998:53
dog spots on, APR 2006:82
drainage for, MAR 2000:64
edging repair for, JUN 2000:27
fairy rings on, APR 2006:86
fall care for, SEP 2001:60
fertilizing, AUG 2001:108, APR 2004:36, AUG 2007:68
grass for, APR 2004:35
grubs in, APR 2006:87
herbicides for, MAY 1999:66
dangerous, MAY 1999:66
low-cost, JUN 2000:102
low-maintenance, JUN 2000:102
marking, MAR 2001:42
mowing, APR 2004:40
artistically, MAY 2004:28
blades for, AUG 2001:103
heights for, AUG 2001:106, APR 2005:88, AUG 2007:67
timing for, AUG 2001:103
patching, MAY 2000:33, 78, APR 2005:16
pH of, APR 2004:42
power rake for, AUG 2000:13
product sifter for, SEP 2000:127
sand for, AUG 1999:71
seeding, APR 2002:98, APR 2003:1011
hydro-, AUG 2002:86
re-, SEP 2003:8081, MAR 2007:71
vs. sod, SEP 2001:61, MAR 2002:99
seed vs. sod, SEP 2001:61, MAR 2002:99
shady, APR 2006:88
sod cutter for, MAR 2001:42
soil testing for, JUN 2000:106
thatch breakdown in, AUG 2000:13
thatch on, NOV 2003:100, APR 2006:8485
treatments for, APR 2006:8188
troubleshooting, book for, MAY 2000:78
water gauge for, AUG 2000:78
watering, MAY 1998:51, JUN 2000:105, AUG 2001:104, APR 2004:36, 39
watering gauge for, AUG 2000:78
weed control for, AUG 2001:108, APR 2004:4445, APR 2005:8794
Lawn services
disadvantages of, AUG 2002:95
safety of, AUG 2002:95
Lawton, Kurt, on arbors, MAR 2006:7278
Layout
for deck, MAY 2004:4042
templates for, MAY 2001:100
See also Site layout.
Lazy Susans, installing, SEP 2002:7780
Lead. See Paint.
Leaf bags, hoppers for, SEP 2002:98
Leaks, diagnosing, AUG 2007:23
Leather, cleaning, MAR 2005:82
Leaves, carrier for, OCT 2004:109
Legs
for benches, MAY 2007:60, 62
bottoms of, sealing, foldout, APR 2003:60
brackets for, FEB 2002:47, 4850, 52
folding, JUN 2004:5658
PVC, JUN 2002:104
steel, JUN 2005:6670
tapering, AUG 1998:14
Leveling
in old houses, NOV 2007:44
tips for, FEB 2004:2733
Levels
anti-skid, NOV 1998:93
checking, AUG 2003:64, FEB 2004:32, OCT 2004:14, JAN 2008:22
defined, APR 2000:12
easy-reading, MAR 2005:126, APR 2005:126
electronic water, APR 2001:30
extensions for, JAN 2005:104
laser
using, APR 2001:32, FEB 2004:28
vacuum-stick, FEB 2005:8081
line, APR 2001:28
long, FEB 2004:33
shimming, for slopes, FEB 2004:31
skid-proofing, MAR 2005:87
with straight boards, APR 2001:27, 28
telescoping, OCT 2004:116
LG Electronics, washing machines, AUG 2006:97
Light, reflections from, reducing, JAN 2004:82
Light bulbs
broken, removing, NOV 1999:20
burnout of, OCT 2003:8
Christmas, checking, JAN 2006:18
emergency blinking, FEB 2006:84
for fans, JUN 2005:26
fluorescent
ballasts for, AUG 2003:12
choosing, NOV 2004:22
cold-weather, NOV 2007:78
compact, AUG 1999:72
dimmers for, NOV 2007:78
disposing of, NOV 2007:81
guide to, AUG 1999:72
locations for, NOV 2007:76
odor-chasing, JAN 2007:94
payback for, OCT 1998:60, NOV 2007:77
pin-type, NOV 2007:80
quality of, NOV 2007:78
special-use, NOV 2007:81
storing, JUN 2005:32
3-way, NOV 2007:80
vs. incandescent, NOV 2007:77
wattage of, NOV 2007:7677
3-way, NOV 2007:80
halogen, MAY 2000:142
holiday, testing, JAN 2007:19
long-life, for recessing, JAN 2007:91
lubricants for, JAN 2006:15
130v, JUN 2005:26
over stairs
changing, SEP 2006:16
for rough use, JAN 2002:95, MAR 2005:99
stuck, removing, JAN 2006:15
in tight places, JUN 2003:102
130v, JUN 2005:26
vibration-resistant, OCT 2003:8
xenon, OCT 2003:56
Lighters, AUG 1998:97
Light fixtures
bathroom, FEB 2001:4849, 61
and bulb type, NOV 2001:100
ceiling
boxes for, MAR 2003:7881
grounding, MAR 2003:8082
heat loss from, SEP 2005:1718
polarity for, MAR 2003:82
retractable, JAN 2004:16
supporting, MAY 2005:105
compact disc, JUN 2000:131
for desks, NOV 2002:77
dimmers for, MAR 2002:8892
drywall cut-outs for, MAR 2004:2932
energy efficient, NOV 2007:96
exterior
"brick," AUG 2005:113
low-voltage, SEP 2001:74, JUN 2005:62
MoonStone, JUN 2002:111
remote, APR 2004:5971
upgrading, JUN 2005:60
-fan, OCT 2005:116
fluorescent, NOV 2001:98, JAN 2007:5760
ballasts for, OCT 2002:2829, JAN 2007:60
for cold conditions, JAN 2003:72
dimmers for, SEP 2005:18
disposal of, JAN 2003:10
troubleshooting, APR 2002:16
for workshops, SEP 2003:89
halogen, NOV 2001:9899
safety kit for, NOV 1998:12
holes for, AUG 2005:74, 88, 90, 92
incandescent, NOV 2001:99
low-voltage, kits for, MAY 2003:104
mini-trouble, APR 2001:48
motion-sensing, NOV 2003:16, FEB 2004:16, MAR 2005:97
adapter for, JUN 2000:131
new, in lath wall, JUN 2005:2022
night, LED, NOV 2007:96
protecting, from paint, AUG 2004:64
pull-chain, replacing, MAY 2002:21
recessed, NOV 2001:99100
airtight, SEP 2001:90, OCT 2001:44
burnout with, OCT 2007:17
fluorescent, JAN 2007:91
insulating, OCT 2001:51, JAN 2007:80
to pendant, MAY 2007:104
remodeling, AUG 2005:92
replacing, MAR 2002:30
troubleshooting, MAR 2002:1213
types of, SEP 2003:79
remote controls for, SEP 2005:3233
rope, JUN 2002:67, AUG 2005:94
sconce, installing, FEB 2006:32, 3536, 42
shop, MAY 1998:24
in soffits, AUG 2005:8094
surgical, SEP 2007:84
temperature ratings for, MAR 2003:78
testing, MAY 2005:87
track, NOV 2001:98
under-cabinet, NOV 2001:98, OCT 2003:4456, OCT 2005:59
valance for, NOV 2002:7475
wire ratings for, FEB 2000:12
work, OCT 2001:99
for workbenches, NOV 2006:62, 65, 66
workshop, magnetic, NOV 2007:32
See also Lampposts; Lamps.
Lighting
in cabinets, NOV 2006:34
Christmas, JAN 1998:50
timers for, JAN 1999:65
in closets, OCT 2001:75
cut-offs for, OCT 2001:44
dimmers for, quieting, APR 1998:14
exterior
for decks, JUN 2002:5668
planning for, MAY 2006:7276
solar-powered, APR 2002:119
over vinyl, MAY 2006:16
flood-, JUN 2002:68
fluorescent, OCT 2001:43, 44
for kitchens, NOV 2001:96100
landscape, trencher for, AUG 2007:65
LED, OCT 2006:29
low-voltage system for, JUN 2002:5668, MAY 2006:7077
outdoor, installing, JUN 2000:33
track, halogen, MAR 2000:40
Lime, spreader for, APR 2001:89
Lines
dividing, MAR 2007:31
planing to, MAY 2001:28
Lintels, for arbors, MAR 2006:76, 78
Liquids
pouring aid for, AUG 2002:105
transferring, MAY 2002:114
Litter, carrier for, OCT 2004:109
LNT Tool Systems, sawhorses, FEB 2006:88
Lockers, sports quick, MAY 2007:115
Locks
combination, memory aid for, FEB 2005:74
deadbolt
coded, AUG 2005:115
grades of, SEP 2004:94
hole saws for, SEP 2001:16
installing, over old hole, MAY 2002:110
keyless, MAY 2006:88
keypad, JUN 2007:13
lubricating, FEB 2000:21, APR 2005:16, MAY 2007:16
rekeying, OCT 2001:1819
strike plates for
locating, MAY 2003:110
misaligned, JUN 2001:53, JUN 2003:20, 56
reinforcing, MAY 2001:7880
upgrades for, SEP 2004:9097
upgrading, SEP 2004:9097
Locksets, holes for, redrilling, APR 2000:115
Logs, splitters for, MAY 2002:108, MAR 2006:92
Lubricants
candles as, MAY 2005:18
for drawer glides, JUN 2001:15, MAY 2005:18
pencils as, JUN 2006:25, FEB 2007:79
types of, MAY 2007:16
Lumber
acclimating, JAN 2003:41
cupped, reclaiming, SEP 1998:58
dimensions for, MAY 2004:23
exterior, MAR 2004:36, SEP 2004:78
color for, AUG 2004:19
hauling, JUN 2000:97
long, ripping, OCT 2001:2630
milling, OCT 2005:22
moisture in, AUG 2003:93
narrow, ripping, OCT 2001:32
old, sanding, APR 2003:76
splits in, FEB 2001:22
trim bending, MAY 1999:10
vise build, APR 1999:27
See also Cracks; Dents; Lumber.
M
Machinery
bases for
hockey-puck, JAN 2002:25
level, NOV 2006:26
rolling, JAN 2003:64
miter-slot lubrication for, JUN 2006:25
stands for, mobile, SEP 2005:5879
waxing, NOV 2001:93, FEB 2002:22
See also Parts.
Magazines
hanging, NOV 2002:26
hole punch for, JAN 2000:97
Magnets
for fishing wire, JUN 2000:97
for hardware pick-up, JAN 2000:15
for metal recovery, APR 2005:24
as plan holders, AUG 1998:20
rare-earth, JUN 2006:23
Mailboxes
secure, FEB 2005:86
Mallets
assembly, JAN 2001:73
homemade, FEB 2000:48
making, NOV 2002:23
no-mar, MAY 2002:111
Manda Mudd, plaster, AUG 2006:7278
Mantels, fireplace attaching&, JUN 1998:11
Manure, buying, AUG 2002:89
Marble
cutting, SEP 1998:10
medallion, installing, MAY 2000:38
Marking
with chalk, APR 2006:25
of curves, AUG 2000:22
diameters, OCT 2000:24
with drafting triangles, APR 2000:19
with lipstick, NOV 1999:119
of long lengths, MAY 2000:72
with spray paint, MAR 2001:42
Marking gauges
from combination square, JUN 2004:26
customized, JUN 1998:22
improvised, JUN 2005:35
Martin, Brett
on air leaks, JAN 2008:6266
on carpet squares, JAN 2007:7175
on charging station, OCT 2007:7778
on code violations, JUN 2007:1924
on deck rejuvenation, MAY 2007:4856
on energy audits, AUG 2006:8186
on exterior outlets, JAN 2008:4853
on fences, JUN 2007:6573
on house questions, FEB 2006:1420, MAY 2006:1417, APR 2007:1620, AUG 2007:23
28
on irrigation systems, APR 2007:6979
on mosquitoes, AUG 2007:7378
on new products, APR 2006:95104, MAY 2006:8794, JUN 2006:97103, AUG 2006:96
101, OCT 2006:97108, NOV 2006:93102, JAN 2007:9096, MAR 2007:9096,
APR 2007:9199, MAY 2007:97, JUN 2007:91100, AUG 2007:99104, SEP
2007:103113, OCT 2007:93106, NOV 2007:9599
on painting, FEB 2007:4350
on questions, JAN 2006:1722, MAR 2006:1519, APR 2006:1520, SEP 2006:1625, OCT
2006:1620, NOV 2006:1923, JAN 2007:1722, MAR 2007:1419, MAY 2007:18
22, SEP 2007:19, OCT 2007:1622, NOV 2007:2127, JAN 2008:2128
on raised beds, APR 2007:3441
on roofing removal, SEP 2007:5060
on shade, MAR 2007:7378
on sink replacement, OCT 2007:5460
on storage cabinet, SEP 2006:5971
on 3-way switches, MAR 2006:6771
on tips, JUN 2006:1720
on 3-way switches, MAR 2006:6771
Masking tape
applicator for, OCT 2001:100, JAN 2003:94
applying, APR 2001:62
choosing, NOV 2005:32
corners with, NOV 2005:31
heating, NOV 2006:91
for paint, FEB 2003:61
plastic wrap as, NOV 2005:92
removing, NOV 2005:32
for table saw insert, MAR 2002:24
using, NOV 2005:2732
Master Lock, finger-scan door openers, SEP 2007:108
Mattresses, inflating, APR 2006:93
Mauls, handles for, JAN 2002:1819
Maytag, washing machine, AUG 2006:97
MDF. See Medium-density fiberboard.
Meal moths, dealing with, AUG 2001:65
Measuring
of angles, AUG 2000:24
of ceiling heights, MAY 2000:70, 74
with dollar bill, MAY 2000:67, NOV 2006:91
for handrail height, MAY 2000:68
of insides, JAN 2004:27
of long stretches, MAY 2000:72
of right angles, MAY 2000:70
and saw kerf, JAN 2001:72
with tape, APR 2001:23
with tape diamonds, SEP 2001:10
tape holder for, MAY 2000:68
Measuring cups, disposable, JUN 2004:113
Measuring tapes
on belts, AUG 2007:94
for machinery, AUG 2004:32
notepad, MAY 2000:68
note stickers for, NOV 2001:94
photocopied, JUN 2003:99
Medium-density fiberboard (MDF)
for concrete forms, MAR 2006:56
as drywall, MAY 2005:14
edges of, sanding, JAN 2007:46
for paneling, NOV 2007:50
Melamine
cabinets from, SEP 2005:4456
cutting, OCT 2001:92, SEP 2005:4750
edging for, OCT 2001:92, SEP 2005:47, 48, 5052
screws for, SEP 2005:50
touching-up, AUG 1998:97
Membranes
sealer for, JUN 2005:74
for tilework, APR 2007:92
waterproofing roll-on, JUN 2005:72, 74, OCT 2007:4849, 65
MemoryTime, LED night lights, NOV 2007:96
Message centers
building, FEB 2004:6674
concealed, OCT 2006:40, JAN 2007:103
Metal
brakes for, JAN 2001:20, FEB 2004:24
cutting, safely, FEB 2007:27
drilling, JUN 1999:22, MAR 2005:5658
galvanic corrosion of, OCT 2006:20
See also specific metal; specific metal.
Metal connectors
angle brackets, for studs, AUG 2007:49, 50, 52
deck, JUN 1998:94
foundation, JUN 2001:3435, 38, AUG 2005:15
galvanized straight, APR 2001:73
hurricane ties, for plates, AUG 2007:49, 50
joist hangers, JUN 2001:38, 42
for decks, MAY 2004:3940, 42
strapping, APR 2001:74, MAR 2005:5660, MAY 2007:43
See also Anchors; Bolts.
Mice
controlling, MAY 2006:58, 62, 64, 68
trapping, MAR 2001:88
Microplane, steel sandpaper, JAN 2008:83
Microwaves
ailing, MAR 2001:14
built-in, OCT 2005:56
multi-mode efficient, AUG 2006:96, 100
odor removal for, NOV 1999:73
under-cabinet mounting, OCT 2006:39
Mildew
on paint, APR 2005:5859
preventing, JUN 2005:12
removing, MAR 2000:89, JUN 2005:12
Milwaukee Ice Edge, blades, JAN 2008:87
Mirrors
anti-fogging tip for, JUN 2005:113
anti-fogging tips for, MAY 2000:126, JUN 2005:113
bathroom
installing, FEB 2006:32, 3536, 40, 42, 45
large, FEB 2001:61
bathroom sliding, FEB 2000:119
CD-focusing, JUN 2005:113
hangers for, JUN 2004:8190
heavy, hanging, NOV 2006:4042
storage behind, APR 2006:35
Miter boxes
clamp for, AUG 2002:107
enlarging, AUG 2004:76
in vise, JAN 2001:20, 22
Miter gauges
extending, NOV 2003:70
fences for, JAN 2006:82
lubricating, JUN 2006:25
squaring up, NOV 2003:66, NOV 2006:80
Miters
adjusting, NOV 2002:61
for chair rail, NOV 2002:5154
compound, MAY 2006:84
in crown molding, AUG 2003:5253, 56
45-degree, MAY 2000:24
fitting, MAY 2001:28
inside, tips for, JAN 2006:44
jigs for, OCT 2005:29
joinery for, OCT 2004:98100
nailing, AUG 2002:18, APR 2005:42
for outside corners, NOV 2002:65, NOV 2004:76, NOV 2007:46
for railings, OCT 2004:96100
for recessed jambs, NOV 2002:62
for returns, NOV 2002:54, 65, AUG 2003:54, 65
with table saw, SEP 2002:22, NOV 2003:72
testing, MAR 2000:33
in tile, NOV 2001:28
See also Moldings.
Miter saws
bevels with, NOV 2007:62
blades for, quality, NOV 2007:62
bump jig for, NOV 2005:60
crown molding on, NOV 2004:48
cuts with, OCT 2000:21
dust collection for, JUN 1998:24
marking for, NOV 2007:58
molding jigs for, JUN 2001:28
portable tables for, SEP 1998:55
precision with, NOV 2007:58, 62
safety with, SEP 1998:55, JUN 2001:28, MAR 2004:5254
stands for, JUN 2001:30, NOV 2001:87, AUG 2004:32
building, JAN 2003:6063, FEB 2003:80
improvised, MAY 2000:21
mobile, SEP 2005:5860, 61, 6268
stops for, JUN 2001:26, NOV 2007:58
support blocks for, SEP 1998:53
switches for, light-vacuum, JUN 2003:29
tables for, OCT 2000:94
portable, SEP 1998:55
tear-out with, avoiding, NOV 2007:60
trim with, JUN 2001:24
tuning up, NOV 1998:38, MAR 1999:24
using, JUN 2001:2628, AUG 2003:5253, MAR 2004:5254
zero-clearance, OCT 2000:21
See also Fences (machine); Outfeed supports.
Moen
filter faucet, OCT 2006:103
grab bars, OCT 2007:98
Moisture
bathroom, OCT 2003:12
condensate of, FEB 2005:10, FEB 2006:16, OCT 2006:20, NOV 2006:22
preventing, NOV 1998:94
exhausting, OCT 2001:45
and pests, MAY 2006:66
prevention of, NOV 1998:94
sources for, OCT 2001:40, OCT 2004:13
and termites, JUN 2005:104105
See also Humidifiers; Vapor barriers.
Mold
combating, AUG 2002:7882, OCT 2004:13, MAR 2007:14
dangers of, AUG 2002:7778
identifying, FEB 2001:11, AUG 2002:7880, MAY 2005:10
removing, MAR 2000:89
Moldings
cap, JAN 2006:42
composite, 44, JUN 2006:44, 46
coping, SEP 2002:2428, NOV 2002:54, NOV 2004:4852
with sander, JUN 2004:26
for cornices, JAN 2003:40, 4647
cove
coping, SEP 2002:28
installing, JAN 1999:36, OCT 2003:78, 80
crown, JAN 2006:4446
built-up, NOV 2004:4056
coping, SEP 2002:28
gauge for, NOV 2004:44
jigs for, JUN 2001:28, FEB 2003:90
mitering, JAN 2002:4142, AUG 2003:5253, NOV 2004:46, 48, 52
polyurethane, JAN 2007:3637, 46
sequence for, NOV 2004:43
third hand for, APR 2001:96
work space for, NOV 2004:56
cutting, NOV 2002:52
dentil, JAN 2004:4042
for tabletop, FEB 2002:50
fitting, JUN 2001:28
floppy, measuring, NOV 2001:20
for frame, JAN 2008:4445
joining, NOV 2004:54
ledger plates for, AUG 2003:56
making, JAN 2008:46
mitered, installing, OCT 2006:6163
nailing, protection for, MAY 2001:25
plate-rail, Craftsman-style, NOV 2003:4446
returns for, NOV 2002:54, 65
with router, JAN 2002:22, NOV 2006:56
on router tables, MAR 2002:3335
sanding, JAN 2005:3536, 37, 38, FEB 2007:48
screen, OCT 2006:46, 47
source for, SEP 2001:42
tapered, JAN 2003:40
urethane, AUG 2004:6869, 7678
for window glazing, MAR 2006:13
wine-glass, OCT 2003:8O, 76, 80
See also Base shoe; Chair rail.
Moles
controlling, APR 2000:110
dealing with, MAY 1999:67, JUN 2007:15
Mortar
for bathtubs, OCT 2003:6668
brick, for repair work, MAY 2001:20
firebrick, repairing, NOV 1999:12
grooving, OCT 2003:98
for grouting, AUG 2001:5254
hawk for, AUG 2001:46
removing, JUN 2003:26, FEB 2004:82
for repointing, FEB 2004:8286
scarifier for, AUG 2001:46, 48
stains from, FEB 2004:16
for stone, AUG 2001:52, APR 2007:41
for stone masonry, APR 2007:41
thin-set, FEB 2001:59, SEP 2001:79, OCT 2003:37, 38, JUN 2005:70
for tilework, NOV 2003:58, OCT 2004:38, 4448, OCT 2005:78, 82, 88
vs. concrete, AUG 2003:23
waterproofing, JUN 2005:72, 74
Mortise and tenon
bolted, MAR 2006:73, 76, 78
kit for, JAN 2002:90
Mortises
with chisel, JAN 2002:2728
with drill, MAR 2006:74
huge, JAN 2006:67
jig for, JAN 2002:90
Mortising, jigs for, JAN 2000:18
Mosquitoes
dealing with, AUG 2007:7378
repellents for, AUG 2007:76
Moss, growing, JUN 2003:83
Motion detectors
adjusting, MAY 2006:1011
bulbs for, JUN 2006:66
installing, OCT 2000:34, JUN 2006:5966
sensors for, JUN 2006:6062
wireless, JUN 2006:64
Motorcycles
garage for, SEP 2006:3440
lifts for, SEP 2006:36
Motors, horsepower of, APR 1999:14
Movies, into DVDs, FEB 2006:2627
Moving Color, tile, OCT 2006:2425
MP3 players, connections for, JAN 2006:73
Mulch
for acid-loving plants, JUN 2001:84
applying, APR 2004:5254, AUG 2007:71
aromatic, JUN 1999:47
blown-on, AUG 2001:90
cedar, APR 2000:30
cheesecloth as, APR 2002:98
choosing, JUN 2001:84
cocoa bean, JUN 2001:84
cypress bark, JUN 2001:84
gravel, JUN 2001:84
and landscape fabric, APR 2004:54
leaves for, APR 2001:51
bagged, AUG 1999:71
newspaper as, APR 2001:89, JUN 2001:85
for plant protection, SEP 2000:90
plastic vs. woven, APR 2002:108
pre-laying, MAY 2002:98
stone, APR 2004:50, 54
for trees, APR 2003:6566
types of, APR 2004:4950
for weed removal, JUN 1998:49
wood chip, JUN 2001:84
Multimeter, troubleshooting with, APR 2000:23
Multi-tools, JAN 2001:83
types of, JAN 2001:83
Muralo Co., Ultra Waterborne paint, MAY 2006:94
Murals, incorporating, APR 2006:36, NOV 2006:36
Muscoplat, Rick
on air filters, MAY 2006:7879
on air-hose reel, SEP 2007:8691
on brake jobs, AUG 2006:9295
on car care, AUG 2007:8892
on defogger repair, NOV 2006:8789
on garage tips, NOV 2007:8286
on hood lifts, OCT 2006:8990
on replacing mirrors, SEP 2006:103107
on serpentine belts, JUN 2006:9293
on spark plugs, JAN 2007:8687
on vehicle care, MAR 2007:8084, APR 2007:8084, MAY 2007:8488, JUN 2007:8085,
OCT 2007:8085, JAN 2008:7277
on vehicles, MAR 2007:8084
N
Nailers
air, MAR 1999:76
angling, AUG 2002:18
brad
with compressor kit, JUN 2003:89
cordless, MAR 2005:94
using, FEB 2000:14, FEB 2005:68, NOV 2005:62
choosing, AUG 2002:21, MAY 2004:24
cordless, JAN 2002:91
dust caps for, FEB 2004:22
for fiber cement, AUG 2002:56
framing, renting, FEB 1999:77
near ends, AUG 2002:18
palm, evaluating, JUN 2000:11
roofing, renting, FEB 1999:77
setting, AUG 2002:22
trim, AUG 2002:1722, JAN 2003:40, NOV 2004:80, NOV 2007:44
portable, MAY 2007:97
Nails
antique cut, simulating, FEB 2002:4041
for baseboard markers, JUN 1999:93
belt holder for, JUN 2002:119
bins for, NOV 2005:35
for deck joist hangers, MAY 2004:42
"d" of, FEB 2002:12
as drill bits, SEP 2003:22
drywall, ring-shank, FEB 2003:47
in drywall, FEB 2004:48
exterior
paint over, MAR 2004:77
priming, APR 2003:78
filling over, AUG 1998:12
finish, removing, FEB 2006:16
grippers for, FEB 2002:20
for guns, AUG 2002:21
holders for, NOV 2001:94, FEB 2002:93, MAY 2002:110, NOV 2005:93
holes from
filling, AUG 1998:12, APR 1999:14, JUN 2002:108, MAR 2004:12
hiding, NOV 2005:66, 72
loosening, with heat, JUN 1999:93
magnetic pick-up for, JAN 2000:15
organizers for, MAY 2002:114
pickup of, APR 1998:19, APR 2002:34, MAR 2004:96
popups of, SEP 2005:22
repairing, MAY 1999:24, AUG 1999:29
pulling, AUG 1999:19, MAR 2000:34, APR 2000:126
dent-free, FEB 1999:20
punches for, OCT 2004:110
for PVC, APR 2006:72
removing, trim protector for, APR 2001:97
setting, MAY 2001:25, MAR 2004:12
split from, repairing, FEB 2001:22
"splitless," AUG 2001:74, MAY 2005:33
stains from, APR 2005:56
storage for, AUG 1998:20
storing, AUG 1998:20, MAR 2000:38, JUN 2002:18, AUG 2003:115
tiny, holders for, SEP 2004:39
toenailing, AUG 2001:1518, NOV 2004:24
tools from, mini-, APR 2005:24
in trim, protector for, FEB 2003:18
See also Hammers.
Native Trails, copper sinks, OCT 2007:93
Nelson, Bob, on garage-door tune-up, SEP 2006:8996
Noise. See Soundproofing.
Notches, cutting, MAY 2004:5860, AUG 2004:80
Notepads
hangers for, MAR 2003:99
on hat, JUN 2000:97
and tape measure, JUN 1999:27
Numbers, house, JUN 2005:59
Nuts
basin, splitter for, FEB 2006:64
holder for, paper, APR 2000:131
pickup of, MAR 2004:96
splitters for, SEP 2002:96, FEB 2006:64
starting, NOV 2001:92
storing, APR 2003:128
threads of, salvaging, OCT 2000:98
tight, SEP 2002:9096, OCT 2005:15
O
Octagons, cutting, NOV 1998:38
ODL, retractable screens, AUG 2007:103
Odors
oxidizer for, NOV 2005:105
in wood, sealing, MAY 2005:10
Offices
building, NOV 2002:6677
in kitchens, MAY 2006:38, NOV 2006:36
See also Soundproofing.
Oil
applicator for, MAY 2003:118
disposing of, APR 2003:8283, MAY 2003:96
recovery system for, JUN 2003:97
spout for, no-spill, MAR 1999:110
squirt bottles for, JUN 2002:118
stains from, removing, FEB 1998:95
two-cycle, SEP 2005:127
Oil changes, AUG 2003:115, MAR 2007:83
drain basket for, FEB 2002:81
drain valve for, FEB 2003:92
gripper for, NOV 2001:57
making, MAY 2003:9396
wrench for, APR 2002:78
Oriented strand board (OSB)
carriers for, FEB 2002:87, SEP 2005:130
vs. plywood, FEB 2002:74
Ornaments, Victorian, JUN 2003:41, 43, 5860
Outfeed supports
adjusting, JUN 2000:13
making, NOV 2001:20, 57, AUG 2004:37, NOV 2004:31, NOV 2007:29
for table saws, SEP 1998:54, JAN 2006:82
Ovens. See Ranges.
Oxalic acid
as stain brightener, MAY 2007:5254
as stain remover, NOV 2006:13
O-Zonelite, light bulb, JAN 2007:94
P
Packaging
of fragile items, JAN 1998:50
with shredded paper, OCT 2006:94
Paging system, wireless, SEP 2002:99
Paint
additives for, nonslip, JAN 2008:22
adhesion test for, NOV 2004:64
for auto repair, FEB 2003:75
baseboard shields for, JUN 2007:94
for bathrooms, MAY 2003:7476
behind objects, OCT 2002:105
brushes for, SEP 2000:9
brush marks in, removing, AUG 2007:27
caddies for, MAY 2007:94, JAN 2008:80
carpet protection for, SEP 1998:94
on carpets, AUG 2004:66
carriers for, JAN 2001:69, JUN 2001:87, MAR 2002:103, FEB 2003:87, JUN 2003:104, AUG
2003:80, OCT 2003:25, MAY 2005:115
chalked, primer for, JUN 2006:70
choosing
by computer, NOV 2004:106107
"library" for, JUN 1998:104, OCT 2004:107
programs for, AUG 2007:15
containers for, OCT 2000:27, AUG 2001:94, NOV 2005:102
with brush, NOV 2004:106107
covering, MAR 2005:90
lining, APR 2005:123
magnetized disposable, JUN 2003:93
slop-free, FEB 2004:91
small, NOV 2001:62, NOV 2004:28, JAN 2008:80
containers of, small, MAY 2005:112
cutting in, JUN 2006:90
decorative, APR 2001:7884, 86
colors for, APR 2001:86
deglossing, NOV 2004:62, 64
drop cloths for, AUG 2004:58, 60, JAN 2006:93, FEB 2007:46
dye for, disappearing, JAN 2004:90
elevation pins for, AUG 2004:35
enamel, waterborne acrylic, OCT 2004:11
for epoxy, JAN 2001:65
exterior
binding primer, APR 2005:53
on casings, APR 2001:62
caulk for, APR 2005:48
choosing, AUG 1998:54, APR 2001:5658
cutting in, APR 2001:58, 64
dirt damaged, APR 2005:55
on doors, APR 2001:60
on edges, APR 2001:62
for long life, APR 2003:7180
mildew on, APR 2005:5859
and moisture, APR 2005:5253, 54
peel prevention for, APR 1998:99
preparation for, APR 1998:64, JUN 1999:48, APR 2003:7280
primers for, APR 2003:78, APR 2005:50
rolling, APR 2001:56
rust stains on, APR 2005:56
scraping, APR 2005:50
tips for, JUN 2001:80, APR 2005:4759
tools for, APR 2001:5456
on windows, APR 2001:58
yellowing of, SEP 2003:10
over extractive bleed, JUN 2006:70
failing
on cedar shingles, APR 2001:12
diagnosing, NOV 2001:10, MAR 2003:1011, APR 2003:75
fixing, MAR 2004:7281
faster, APR 1998:29
flat washable, APR 2006:96
free, FEB 2005:74
over galvanized metal, OCT 2003:98
hardener for, JUN 2007:98
high-quality vs. low-quality, APR 2001:99102
holder bowl for, JUN 2007:95
hole markers for, FEB 2006:75
interior
choosing, FEB 2003:5455, 58
preparation for, FEB 2003:5458
for kitchens, OCT 2004:11
kits for, APR 2001:77
latex
additives for, OCT 2003:74
frozen, NOV 2003:15
scrub-resistant, JAN 2001:84
lead
cautions for, JUN 2001:54, FEB 2003:55, APR 2003:72
house years for, JUN 2005:23
information on, APR 2000:12, MAY 2007:16, 22
removing, AUG 1998:67
safety and, AUG 1998:88
testing for, MAY 2001:8687, MAR 2003:67, OCT 2007:22
lids for, FEB 2004:89
cleaning, JUN 2007:94
easy-pour, APR 2001:24
opening, NOV 2002:27
lids of
closer for, OCT 2000:98
drain holes for, OCT 2000:94
magnetic, JUN 2007:96
marker pens of, FEB 2004:26
masking for, APR 2001:62, NOV 2001:93, JAN 2003:94, FEB 2003:61, JUN 2004:116, 123,
NOV 2004:8, APR 2006:94, FEB 2007:44
mixing, FEB 2007:48
in bag, FEB 2004:102
in bags, MAR 2002:24, FEB 2004:102
with coat hanger, MAY 1998:98, NOV 1999:36
with coat-hanger, NOV 1999:36
no-splatter, JUN 2005:116
stirrers for, NOV 2002:24, JAN 2003:87
in bags, MAR 2002:24
lidded, MAR 2001:98
over old, OCT 2003:74
pads for, bendable, JUN 2007:95
paint sticks for, JUN 2007:100
permeability of, AUG 2005:18
for plastics, NOV 2004:102
pouring, aid for, AUG 2002:105
preparation for, AUG 2004:5866, NOV 2004:5868
primers for, JUN 1999:48, JUN 2006:69, 70, FEB 2007:44
spot, NOV 2004:68
vinegar, JUN 2004:9
as project, FEB 2006:28
quality, JUN 2006:68
rag-rolled, FEB 1998:36
recoating, FEB 2003:61
record of, SEP 2007:94
removing, APR 2003:29, 74, JUN 2006:91
with facial wipes, JUN 2004:112
from glass, OCT 2000:96
scraper cleaner for, MAY 2006:20
reviver for, APR 2005:118
rosin paper for, AUG 2004:58, 60
scrapers for, MAY 1999:112, MAY 2003:110, AUG 2004:109
scraping, OCT 2000:96
sheen of, JUN 2006:72
shields for, MAR 1999:111, JAN 2002:24, OCT 2006:23
in shower caps, APR 1998:97
skin protection for, OCT 2006:94
of small parts, JUN 1998:25
sponge, MAY 1998:88
spray
for fabric, FEB 2007:11
finger protector for, JUN 2003:102
holders for, FEB 2007:79
nozzle cleaning for, JAN 1998:88, SEP 2004:100
trigger handle for, JUN 2003:94
unclogging, NOV 2006:91
water-based, JUN 2005:135
stain-blocking, APR 2003:78, APR 2005:56
stainless-steel, OCT 2007:94
for steel, AUG 2007:26
stirring, APR 2000:19
storing, MAY 2000:93, AUG 2000:106, NOV 2004:27, APR 2005:53, NOV 2005:91
for stucco, MAR 2007:16
in sun, APR 2003:78
supports for, JUN 2006:95, NOV 2007:30
over tar, AUG 2007:26
techniques for, FEB 2007:4350
textured
tool for, JUN 2007:91
texturing, tool for, JUN 2007:91
touching-up
kit for, APR 2005:16
"mug" for, APR 2002:31
sponges for, FEB 1998:94
tool for, MAY 1998:98
trays for, AUG 1998:96, MAY 1999:39
storage, JUN 2007:91
wheeled, MAY 1999:39
for treated wood, JUN 2006:70
vapor-barrier, MAR 2003:10
for vinyl, SEP 2004:26, JUN 2006:72
washable, FEB 2005:9
waterborne, high-quality, MAY 2006:94
waterproofing, AUG 2007:25
over water repellent, MAR 2004:74, 8081, JUN 2006:70
web sites on, FEB 2002:13
See also Brushes; Masking tape; Rollers; Spray booths; Sprayers; Surface preparation.
Paint cleaners, roller washers, JUN 2007:92
Painting
carpet protection for, SEP 1998:94
faster, APR 1998:29
from 5-gal. buckets, NOV 2000:36
in shower caps, APR 1998:97
of small parts, JUN 1998:25
of spindles, OCT 2000:96
sponge, MAY 1998:88
of stairs, NOV 2000:34
of storm doors, NOV 2000:42
textured, JAN 2000:99
tips for, NOV 2000:30, 42
Paint removers
baby oil as, OCT 2004:121
choosing, APR 2002:107108
electric toothbrush for, JUN 2005:32
gel, safer, FEB 2001:92
hot water as, JAN 2007:14
knives for, cleaning, APR 2001:48
methyl chloride, APR 2002:108
and plastic wrap, MAR 1999:99
techniques for, JAN 2000:49
tools for, APR 2001:48, MAR 2003:26
using, APR 2002:108
See also Stains (finishes): removing.
Paint thinner, reusing, NOV 2001:58, FEB 2003:84
Panasonic, vent fans, JAN 2007:91
Paneling
applied, NOV 2007:4854
barn-wood, MAY 2000:20
4x8 sheets of, installing, JUN 2003:12
scribing, NOV 2002:29, 32
seams in, JUN 2000:97
4x8 sheets of, installing, JUN 2003:12
See also Wainscoting.
Panels, raised, on table saw, MAY 1998:19
Pantries
in closets, OCT 2005:58
pocket doors for, NOV 2006:34
Pants, sturdy, JAN 2006:98
Paper towels, holders for, NOV 2001:62, APR 2005:23
braked, JAN 2007:28
Particleboard
edging for, JAN 2005:88
finish for, MAR 2001:12
gluing up, JAN 2005:80
See also Melamine.
Partitions, column, for bookcases, JAN 2002:3436, 39, 40
Parts
dropped, FEB 2003:95
source for, FEB 2004:92
Paths
borders for, APR 2003:47
brick-stone, MAR 2004:5669, MAR 2005:2638
concrete-block, MAR 2007:3850
edging, JUN 2005:60
paver, MAR 2004:6668
gravel, APR 2003:4647, JUN 2005:8890
paver, MAY 2002:57, APR 2003:5051, MAR 2007:4650, AUG 2007:68
gridded, APR 2003:111
pavers for, MAY 2002:57, APR 2003:5051, MAR 2007:4650, AUG 2007:68
gridded, APR 2003:111
personal, SEP 2000:87
plants for, APR 2004:2223
sand for, JUN 2005:90
screeding, MAR 2005:32, 35
stepping-stone, AUG 2001:100, MAY 2003:98
recycled, APR 2002:100
stone, APR 1998:36, JUN 1999:46, AUG 2001:100, APR 2003:45, 4849, MAY 2003:98
recycled, APR 2002:100
tamping, APR 2003:50, 51, MAR 2004:69, MAR 2005:32, 35
thyme for, JUN 2003:84
tools for, MAR 2005:2830
wiring under, APR 2004:6164
See also Walks.
Patios
brick and stone, APR 2000:34
building, MAY 2002:4457
with block, MAR 2007:50
for entries, AUG 2006:5253, 54, 56
fabric for, MAY 2002:52
heaters for, NOV 2001:90
raised-stone, JUN 1999:30
roofs for, JUN 2002:3454
screened, AUG 1998:32, APR 1999:18
stone, JUN 2003:3638
building, JUN 2005:84101
raised, JUN 1999:30
sand for, JUN 2005:90, 98
setting, JUN 2005:101
slope for, JUN 2005:98100
thyme for, JUN 2003:84
Patterns
complex, method for, AUG 1998:84
copying, SEP 2001:83
gridded, JUN 2001:76, 78
with jigsaws, MAR 2002:56
jigs for, MAY 1999:42
on router table, MAR 2002:38
stick-on, JAN 2007:28
with tape, FEB 2002:19
transferring, JUN 2000:16
Pavers
as edging, JUN 2005:60
edging for, JUN 2005:90
laying, MAR 2007:4650
leveling, JUN 2007:17
levering up, MAY 2004:112
ordering, MAY 2002:57
patio, MAY 2002:4457
vs. brick, JUN 2005:19
Peepholes, installing, AUG 2005:1011
Pegboard
checking, for squareness, FEB 2005:66
college-logo, SEP 2007:108
durable, SEP 2006:111
hooks for, extending, MAY 2001:21
pipe cubbyholes for, JUN 2006:24
for storage, SEP 2000:56
as templates, FEB 2005:6768
Pegs, drilling jigs for, APR 2002:32, JAN 2004:37, FEB 2004:36, JUN 2004:56, JAN 2008:45
Pella, window-integral blinds, APR 2006:96
Pencils
carpenter's
clips for, MAR 2001:26, SEP 2001:102
sharpening, OCT 2001:24
jam nuts for, JAN 2003:18
sharpeners for, key-chain, MAY 2003:111
Penetrating fluid, metal-chilling, APR 2007:82
Pens, carpenter's, OCT 2001:100
Pergolas
awnings for, MAR 2003:48, 5456, 58, AUG 2003:12, (AUG 2003:12)
building, JUN 2002:7086, MAR 2003:4458
over decks, MAY 2004:55, MAR 2007:75
Permatex, Defogger Repair, NOV 2006:88
Pesticides
hot-pepper, MAY 1999:67
organic, MAY 2001:92
hot-pepper wax, MAY 1999:67
Pests, repellents for, APR 2002:119
Pets
enzyme cleaner after, OCT 2005:11
food dispensers for, FEB 1998:107, SEP 2002:8688
furniture repellents for, AUG 2006:103
hair pickup for, FEB 2007:83
scratches from, repairing, JAN 2008:18
stain prevention for, JUN 1999:47
watering dishes for, tip proof, OCT 2000:107
See also Cats; Dogs.
Phenolic, for countertops, OCT 2002:69
Philips, long-life bulbs, JAN 2007:91
Photographs, cut-outs from, JAN 2003:20
Pickups
bed dividers for, FEB 2001:65, NOV 2003:101
bed extenders for, MAY 2002:106, FEB 2005:93, FEB 2006:74
cargo bars for, MAY 2005:103
compact, plywood carrier for, FEB 2001:64
lights for, FEB 2001:64
liners for, NOV 2005:9496
load stabilizers for, MAR 1999:110
ramps for, MAY 2005:102
storage for, fold-up, JAN 2008:71
tie-downs for, FEB 2001:65, MAY 2005:102103
warning flags for, JUN 2002:119
Picnics, tablecloth control for, AUG 2000:80
Picture frames
hanging, APR 2000:115, NOV 2000:42, NOV 2001:66, FEB 2003:83, OCT 2006:96, NOV
2006:3839
rivets for, JAN 2002:95
strategy for, AUG 2003:115
tricks for, OCT 1998:93, FEB 2004:24, MAR 2004:103, SEP 2004:99, OCT 2004:109
leveling keepers for, APR 2005:123
miter clamp for, FEB 2000:16
miter-gauge jig for, OCT 2005:29
prongs for, MAY 2004:112
stands for, JAN 2003:20
wire-hung, MAY 2006:110
Pictures
hanging, NOV 2001:66, FEB 2003:83, OCT 2006:96, NOV 2006:3839
rivets for, JAN 2002:95
strategy for, AUG 2003:115
tricks for, OCT 1998:93, FEB 2004:24, MAR 2004:103, SEP 2004:99, OCT 2004:109
stands for, JAN 2003:20
wire-hung, MAY 2006:110
Pilasters, making, JAN 2006:41, 42
Pillows, pop bottle, AUG 1998:96
Pine
stain for, FEB 1998:14
Pine Ridge Builders, box insulators, JAN 2007:96
Pins, steel assembly, cutting, OCT 2001:91
Pipe
ABS to PVC, coupling for, APR 2002:10
adapters for
steel-to-plastic, MAY 2005:101
for vacuums, NOV 2004:88
bending, MAY 2004:7274, 7678
clamp storage with, MAR 2002:76, MAR 2004:93
copper
cleaning, JAN 2002:54
cutter for, JAN 2002:48, 50
epoxy resin for, AUG 2001:11
pre-soldered, JUN 2005:130
repairing, JUN 2001:1617, FEB 2003:11
soldering, APR 2000:83
Type L vs. Type M, MAR 2002:101
couplings for, APR 2002:10, MAR 2007:16, OCT 2007:60
squarely, APR 2006:25
with string saw, APR 1998:97
deburring, MAY 2004:74
dielectric unions for, JAN 2005:14, OCT 2006:20
disassembling, AUG 2000:22
flashing, NOV 2007:18
insulating, OCT 2001:43
joints for
compression, OCT 2006:34
slip, OCT 2006:34, 36
threaded, OCT 2006:34
lengthening, SEP 2006:26
metal, JAN 2004:7478
metal-to-plastic, OCT 2006:86
noisy, MAY 2000:19
PEX
choosing, FEB 2007:2930, 32
crimping, FEB 2007:30, 31
fittings for, FEB 2007:31, 32
and temperature, FEB 2007:32
plastic, couplings for, APR 2002:10, MAR 2007:16
PVC
alignment marks for, OCT 2005:110
cutting, NOV 2004:3435, MAR 2005:87
dry fitting, JUN 2000:130
furniture from, JAN 2002:14
joining, NOV 2004:3739, AUG 2005:19
solvents for, FEB 2002:85, NOV 2004:37, 3839
for storage, SEP 2000:29, FEB 2004:22
quieting, SEP 2004:118, MAY 2005:17, OCT 2005:18
as sanders, AUG 2005:33
stethoscope searches for, FEB 2006:75
sweat prevention for, AUG 1999:29
threads of, heating, OCT 2005:15
under-floor, locating, NOV 2007:91
See also Soldering.
Planers
bench-top, NOV 2003:2530, 36
edges with, NOV 2003:30
portable
outboard tables for, MAR 2001:28
tips for, SEP 1998:54
routers as, NOV 2006:53
safety with, NOV 2003:30
salvage wood with, NOV 2003:28
snipe with, NOV 2003:30
stand for, SEP 2005:58
tear-out with, NOV 2003:27
techniques, MAR 2000:25
techniques for, MAR 2000:25
See also Outfeed supports; Tables: extension.
Planes, block, MAY 2001:2732
Plans
hanger, APR 1998:22
hold-downs for, MAR 2002:97
holders for, magnetic, AUG 1998:20
Planters
antiquing, AUG 2002:84
from chimney tiles, JUN 2005:117
deck, APR 1999:32
integral, APR 2006:40, 5154
mobile, SEP 2005:135
railing, MAR 2006:103
extra-commodious, APR 2000:107
feet for, self-leveling no-mar, MAY 2003:118
finish for, APR 2002:74
flue-tile, AUG 2000:107
homemade, AUG 2000:77
lightening, JUN 2000:105
lightweight, APR 2004:134
liners for, APR 2005:3840
making, APR 2002:6874, APR 2005:3846
pads for, JAN 1999:83
tub, JUN 2001:91
and umbrella stands, MAY 2001:115
wheeled handled, MAR 2007:103
See also Raised beds.
Plants
annual, fertilizing, MAY 2000:77
balled and burlapped, planting, MAY 1998:50
broadleaf, killer for, MAR 2006:96
cold frames for, JUN 1999:46
cutting back, APR 1999:113
drought-tolerant, MAY 1998:50, APR 1999:113
frost protection for, plastic wrap, MAY 1999:122
hanging, greening up, APR 1999:112
heavy, lifter for, MAY 2007:98
invasive, AUG 2002:88
mulch for, SEP 2000:90
near pavements, MAY 1998:51
Neem oil for, SEP 2000:90
portfolio for, AUG 2007:96
prairie, MAY 1999:67
root-bound, JUN 1999:47
spreading, containing, JUN 1998:49
stands for, stair-jack, MAR 2001:115
tags for, SEP 2005:89
ties for, MAY 2001:90
transporting, MAY 2007:98, AUG 2007:96
trivets for, AUG 2001:118
urban hardy, MAY 2000:80
watering, JUN 1998:50, 53, OCT 2006:JUN 1998:50, 94
with gel-packs, JAN 2005:94
weatherproof, AUG 2000:78
Plant stands
arched laminated, AUG 2007:3240
from stair stringers, MAR 1998:116
Plant supports
for climbers, SEP 2002:70
rebar cages as, APR 2003:112
Plaster
faux, cleaning, AUG 2007:28
faux, cleaning, AUG 2007:28
pigmented, AUG 2006:7378, FEB 2007:85
washers for, JAN 2001:10
textured
patching, SEP 2002:42
Venetian, AUG 2004:6869, 7074
Plastic, paint for, NOV 2004:102
Plastic bags, holders for, MAY 2000:94
Plastic laminate
cutting, SEP 2001:54, 5657, JAN 2005:5657, 8284
edging for, SEP 2001:56, 58
gluing, JAN 2005:8486
jointing, JAN 2005:8688, MAY 2005:27
matte vs. glossy, OCT 2004:68
mitering, SEP 2001:5SEP 2001:253, 5253, OCT 2004:5556, 56, 57
over old, NOV 1999:17
regluing, AUG 2007:1819
reusing, AUG 1998:20
stains on
preventing, AUG 2006:12
Plate joiners
using, OCT 2005:34, 36, 37
Plate rail, Craftsman-style, NOV 2003:4446
Plates, installing, JUN 2001:38, SEP 2002:4650, AUG 2004:44, 4647
Playgrounds
building, AUG 1999:83
treated lumber in, APR 2004:27
Pliers
multi-headed, OCT 2001:102
self-locking, JAN 2006:101
slip-joint, MAY 2005:94
pads for, SEP 1998:94, OCT 2004:107
"springs" for, OCT 2003:107
Plugs
making, MAY 2004:21
Plumb, defined, APR 2000:12
Plumb bobs
laser improvised, MAR 2002:96
quick cheap, JUN 2004:110
using, FEB 2004:31
Plumbing
adapters for, FEB 2001:52, 54, 55, OCT 2004:92
for bathtubs, OCT 2003:64
chases for, ceiling, JAN 2008:70
connectors for, FEB 2001:55, 56, MAR 2004:19, OCT 2005:100
pressure vs. drain, JAN 2001:8
fittings for, dielectric, MAY 2001:62
flashing boots for, NOV 2007:18
half-bath, AUG 2000:57
for half-bath, FEB 2000:30
hammer in, arresters for, MAY 2000:19
heat-recovery unit for, APR 2002:122
insulating, in outside wall, OCT 2002:1617
in islands, OCT 2003:68
joints for, OCT 2006:3436
leak alerts for, JUN 2005:132
leaks in, JUN 2005:132, MAY 2007:6674
pictures of, JUN 2005:127
pipe pluggers for, MAY 2001:95
pre-heater pump for, APR 2002:121
PVC
caddy for, FEB 2002:85
test fitting, FEB 2001:56, 57
for refrigerators, MAR 2004:1820
for remodel, FEB 2001:5358
sealing, JAN 2008:64, 65
shutoffs for, checking, OCT 2005:92
sink
rerouting, OCT 2002:8292
vents for, OCT 2003:68
supply lines for, OCT 2006:36
leaking, MAY 2007:74
test fitting, FEB 2001:57
tools for, OCT 2003:60
valves for
air-admittance, OCT 2003:68
gate vs. ball, MAR 2001:14
shutoff, OCT 2003:60
stop, MAR 2001:14
See also Drains; Faucets; Pipe; Pumps; Septic systems; Sill cocks; Vents; Water lines.
Plywood
carriers for, MAY 1998:24, FEB 2001:64, APR 2001:97, FEB 2002:87, SEP 2005:130
crosscutting, cleanly, OCT 2006:47
cutting, MAY 1999:42, MAR 2000:39, JAN 2005:68, SEP 2005:43
with circular saw, OCT 2001:3032
on floor, SEP 2005:36, 39, 40, 43
splinter-free, NOV 1998:80
dadoes for, AUG 2001:30
edge banding, JAN 2002:38, FEB 2004:36, 3943, 60, JAN 2005:88, OCT 2006:46, 47, 66
68
edges of, painting, MAY 1999:113
facing, FEB 0568, FEB 2005:67, 68
grades of, MAR 1999:12
hinges for, JAN 2005:70
nosing for, OCT 2004:2328
screen molding for, OCT 2006:46, 47
storage rack for, SEP 2000:56
vs. oriented strand board, FEB 2002:74
See also Edge banding; Racks: for sheet goods.
Pocket-hole joinery
for box construction, NOV 2005:60, 62
for cabinets, SEP 2006:6066
jigs for, FEB 2005:54
commercial, JAN 2003:3941, 47, FEB 2003:23, 24, 47
process of, FEB 2003:2328
for rails, MAY 2007:59, 60
for table base, MAY 2006:8486
Poison ivy, removing, MAY 1998:60
Pole building, squaring up, APR 2002:39
Polishing, electric toothbrush for, JUN 2005:32
Pollens, filters for, OCT 2007:18
Ponds. See Pools.
Pools
algae in, MAY 2000:77
borders for, APR 2005:8283
brush hauler, OCT 1998:93
with deck surround, MAY 2003:3652
drains for, APR 2005:82
easy-maintenance, APR 2005:8084
filters for, MAY 2003:4446, 50
layout for, MAR 2006:32
leaking
concrete, SEP 2002:12
lined, MAY 2004:1215
liners for, APR 2005:7476, 8384, MAR 2006:3236
newspaper, APR 2000:108
low-voltage for, MAR 2005:134, APR 2005:134
plants in, APR 2005:83
pumps for, MAR 2006:3839
run-off channels for, APR 2005:82
skimmers for, MAY 2003:4446, APR 2005:83
small quick, MAR 2006:2840
steps for, APR 2005:83
tubing for, MAR 2006:40
wading, OCT 2004:109
Porcelain, repairing, JUN 2001:17, SEP 2002:37, OCT 2002:103
Porches
ceilings for, AUG 2001:76
converting, FEB 1998:97
rafters for, JUN 2003:5556
screened, MAY 2006:4256
screening for, attaching, MAY 2006:56, 96
Post-and-beam construction, simulated, JUN 2002:34, 3638, 47
Post-hole diggers, gauge for, AUG 2001:101
Posts
angled, AUG 2004:80, 82
attaching, to joists, AUG 2004:82
caps for, AUG 2004:80, 87
beveled, JUN 2001:58, 62
cutting, MAY 2002:40
for columns over, JUN 2002:72, 7378
cutting square, MAY 2002:3536, 40
for decks, AUG 2003:94, MAY 2005:4648, 52, MAY 2007:39
facing, APR 2002:38, 44
finials for, clay, MAY 2001:90
footings for, JAN 2001:67, APR 2006:41, 4446, MAY 2007:38, 3943
frost-heave proof, JUN 2004:21
frost-heave-proof, JUN 2004:21
holes for, FEB 2002:6470
leveling for, APR 2001:32
lifted, causes for, OCT 2007:17
lights in, JUN 2002:6466
load-bearing, replacing, APR 2001:6674
manufactured, MAY 2004:48
mortised and tenoned, MAR 2004:3640
notching, MAY 2002:3738, MAR 2004:38, SEP 2004:78, 82, MAY 2005:55
for patio roof, JUN 2002:5052
pilastered, JUN 2002:38, 5054
plinths for, APR 2001:6769, 7173
alone, FEB 2000:54
setting, JUN 2003:6266, SEP 2004:7880, 8286, AUG 2006:5865, MAR 2007:5455,
JUN 2007:5054
in concrete, APR 2002:3842, MAR 2004:36, 3839, MAY 2005:72, 7576, 76, MAY
2007:3943, AUG 2007:4750
on concrete, AUG 2003:89, APR 2006:41, 4446
squarely, JUN 2002:38, 5052
shoring up, APR 2001:66, 69
skirts for, JUN 2002:50
tops for, MAY 2001:91
trencher attachment for, AUG 2007:63
vines on, MAY 2001:92
wiring, APR 2004:61, 6470
See also Notches.
PotLifter, MAY 2007:98
Pots, cleaning, AUG 1999:71
Pottery planters, pads for, JAN 1999:83
Potting soil, homemade, MAY 2000:77
Power lines. See Wiring.
Power washers
for houses, MAR 1998:54
practice with, APR 2004:7378
rotating scrubber for, MAR 2006:90
sprayers as, MAR 2007:87
using, MAR 2001:2936, APR 2002:6264, APR 2003:72, MAY 2007:5052, 56
Prairie, plants from, MAY 1999:67
Prazi USA
hammer holder, FEB 2007:83
sealing paint tray, JUN 2007:91
Presidio, garden table, MAR 2007:94
Products, ecologically responsible, SEP 2002:105
Professional Tool Manufacturing
bit sharpeners, FEB 2006:84
Work Sharp grinder, JAN 2008:86
Projects, binders for, MAY 2003:28
Propane. See Gas.
Property lines
respecting, JAN 2006:49
Protractors, for trim, NOV 2006:102103
Pruners
-chainsaw, MAR 2007:90
long-handled, SEP 2001:62
Pruning
fall, SEP 2001:61
of flowering shrubs, JUN 2000:101
of hedges, AUG 1999:70
by pinching, SEP 2001:60
saw for, JUN 2001:97, JUN 2005:129
spring, MAY 2002:97
tool sterilization for, JUN 2000:101
trees, APR 1999:17
wounds from, no-paint policy for, APR 1999:112
Pry bars, pocket size, JUN 2001:88
Pulls
cabinet, APR 2004:132
drawer, locating, NOV 2007:29
gluing tightly, NOV 2002:21
sculpted, NOV 2002:104
tasseled, MAR 2007:36
tool-shaped, AUG 2001:93
Pumpkins, growing, AUG 2000:80, JUN 2003:88
Pumps
caution for, APR 2005:78
garden, APR 2002:59
sizing, MAR 2006:38
sump, MAR 2002:107, JUN 2002:14
testing, AUG 2006:89
Punches, door pins for, JAN 2003:86
Purlins, for arbor, MAR 2004:42
Push blocks, long-lasting, MAY 2000:25
Push brooms, repairing, MAY 1999:112
Push sticks
fence-straddling, MAY 2007:28
fluorescent, JUN 2003:104
making, FEB 2003:83, JAN 2006:85
for narrow pieces, OCT 2002:22
pencil erasers as, APR 1998:19
shelf-liner for, OCT 2005:25
squaring, MAR 2002:35
for table saws, JAN 2003:24, 26, 28, 30
Putty
applicators for, OCT 2006:23
dispenser for, drinking-straw, NOV 2000:40
for gouges, NOV 2002:80
for nail holes, JUN 2002:108
preserver for, MAR 1998:16, OCT 1998:92
syringe injection of, OCT 1998:18
window, applying, MAR 2006:1213
See also Knives: putty.
Pyramex Safety Products, bifocal safety glasses, AUG 2007:104
Q
Quilts, hanging, NOV 2006:37, 4647
Qwik-Lok, extension-cord keeper, APR 2006:103
R
Rabbets
cutting, OCT 2006:5658
with dado blade, FEB 2000:14
with router, AUG 2001:32
with table saw, SEP 2002:22, NOV 2003:68, 70
Raccoons, dealing with, OCT 2007:11
Racks
angle-iron, MAR 2004:27
apron-style, AUG 2005:62
backsplash, OCT 2006:42
for bags
filled, APR 2002:127
snack, NOV 2001:111
bathroom reading, AUG 2007:111
bicycle, AUG 2001:102, SEP 2004:127, AUG 2005:64, SEP 2006:115
book swing-down, SEP 2001:3637
canned-goods, AUG 2005:62
for caulk, SEP 2002:98, OCT 2002:119, AUG 2005:70
C-clamp paper-towel, OCT 2003:107
CD, FEB 2001:87
ceiling, SEP 2004:6465, 70, AUG 2005:70
for clamps, APR 2003:127, MAR 2004:25, JAN 2005:50, FEB 2005:29, 34, OCT 2005:25,
SEP 2006:32
clothing, rotating, AUG 2007:100
coat, with shelves, NOV 2005:58, 6168
coat and mitten, JAN 2002:7981
for dowels, JAN 1998:28
drill-bit, NOV 2003:20
drying, MAR 2003:107
DVD, making, NOV 2007:71, 73
file, JAN 2008:95
for fishing rods, FEB 2002:81, JUN 2005:147
fold-up, AUG 1999:114
for hair dryers, APR 2007:107
hanging, FEB 1998:63, JUN 2004:8890
heavy-duty, OCT 2004:20
knife, NOV 2006:28, NOV 2007:7172
under-cabinet, OCT 2006:40
lattice, AUG 2005:62
leather, AUG 2005:67
lumber, JUN 2000:97
magazine, JAN 2008:95
for odd stuff, MAR 2005:99
for pan lids, SEP 2001:3234
from pipe, JUN 2004:123
plate, cabinet-end, APR 1998:121
plywood, SEP 2000:56
for pots, pans, SEP 2002:115
from PVC scrap, NOV 2003:22
for recyclables, NOV 2005:111, JUN 2007:41
rotating, SEP 2005:27
for sheet goods, SEP 2000:56, AUG 2006:24
shoe, JAN 1999:110
for shovels, SEP 2000:56
for sinks, SEP 2006:101
for small items, JUN 2007:41
spice, NOV 1999:125, JAN 2000:16, SEP 2001:3234, JUN 2003:32, JUN 2007:32
sports, AUG 2005:61, 68
stainless-steel, installing, MAR 2000:40
stair-step, JUN 2007:107
in stairwell, OCT 2004:127
for stemware, NOV 2005:90
from tie racks, SEP 2004:38
for tools, APR 2001:97, SEP 2001:102, MAR 2004:91, MAY 2004:131, JAN 2005:34, AUG
2005:70
utensil, MAR 2000:40
vehicle, FEB 2002:83, SEP 2007:1417
wall-mounted
cleated, JAN 2005:4350
pivoting, FEB 2003:79
for weed trimmers, APR 1999:126
for wheelbarrows, MAR 2004:103
for wine, SEP 2006:123
wine-plate, OCT 2003:71, 72, 76, 80
wirecloth, JUN 2006:25
Racor, ceiling lift, SEP 2006:113
Radial-arm saws
recall of, FEB 2001:12
safety with, MAR 2000:14
See also Fences (machine); Stop blocks.
Radiant-floor heat
electric, JAN 2007:6467
gas system for, JAN 2007:9293
hydronic, JAN 2007:68
Radiant Panel Association, APR 1999:17
Radiators
bleeding, FEB 2000:10
buying, NOV 1998:14
reflectors for, OCT 2001:44
steam, FEB 2000:10
Radios
ear-protector, MAY 2003:103
-flashlight, APR 2002:119
stations for, multi-purpose, JUN 2006:97
Radon
information on, APR 2000:12, OCT 2007:16
map of, JAN 2004:18
testing for, OCT 2007:16
Radtke, David
on air trim nailers, MAR 1999:76
on bookcase, APR 1999:78
on cleaning brushes, MAY 1999:56
on cleaning paint brushes, MAY 1999:56
on craftsman-style screen house:, SEP 1998:32
on dash covers, APR 2006:9091
on deck privacy fence, JUN 1998:38
on decks, APR 2006:3859
on elegant entertainment center, NOV 1999:38
on entertainment center, NOV 1999:38
on exterior lighting, MAY 2006:7077
on floors, NOV 1999:52
on garden bench, MAR 2006:5466
on jump starting, JAN 2006:9091
on lounge chairs, APR 2007:32
on privacy fence, JUN 1998:38
on sanding and finishing your hardwood floors, NOV 1999:52
on screen house:, SEP 1998:32
on seat covers, FEB 2006:7678
on tips for working faster, MAY 1999:39
on tires, MAR 2006:8081
on toilet tank overhaul, APR 1999:94
on toilet tanks, APR 1999:94
on tool cabinet, JUN 2006:4857
on towel bars, FEB 1999:50
on towel bars that stay put, FEB 1999:50
on traditional bookcase, APR 1999:78
on wood flooring, FEB 2006:5260
on workbench, NOV 2006:6069
on working faster, MAY 1999:39, 50
Rafters
for arbor, MAR 2004:42
blocking for, SEP 2002:60, AUG 2005:52, 57
braces for, decorative, JUN 2002:48
collar ties for, AUG 2005:47, 51, 52
curved trellis, JUN 2003:7071
cutting, AUG 2005:4448
gang-, JUN 2003:50
for dormers, JAN 2004:50, 5457
extensions for, AUG 2005:45, 48, 52
fly, AUG 2001:76
for hip roof, SEP 2002:5054
hurricane ties for, AUG 2005:52, AUG 2007:50
patterns for, JUN 2002:46, SEP 2002:50, AUG 2007:5052
for porch, JUN 2002:4450
on ridge board, JUN 2003:4850
tails for, decorative, JUN 2002:8284, JUN 2003:50, 60
tie-down straps for, JUN 2002:46
See also Trusses.
Rags
dangerous oily, NOV 2002:81, NOV 2005:54
quality, NOV 2005:52
Railings
aluminum, APR 2006:40, 62, 6466
assembling, MAY 2005:5256
attaching, AUG 2004:82
balusters for, aluminum, MAY 2005:37, 38, 52
blocking for, MAY 2005:4954
composite, APR 2006:5964
-and-aluminum, APR 2006:40, 5254, 56
deck, APR 1999:32
as tables, MAR 1999:120
glass panels for, APR 2006:66
glass-wood, APR 1999:62, AUG 2004:7987
heights for, MAY 2000:68
metal exterior, SEP 2007:7580
notching, around posts, MAY 2005:55
pipe-and-board, MAY 2004:3839, 40, 4852
plastic, APR 2006:62, 64
reinforcing, MAR 1999:28
returns for, JUN 2007:19
spindle placers for, MAY 2005:38, 52, 5455
for staircases, OCT 2004:94102
strengthening, MAR 2001:91, SEP 2001:76, AUG 2005:15
See also Posts.
Raised beds
concrete-block, APR 2002:89
stone, APR 2007:3441
Rakes
collapsible, MAY 2000:81
handles for, AUG 2004:107
improved, MAR 2004:83
for thatch, NOV 2003:100
Range hoods
new, OCT 2004:35, 48
vented, OCT 1998:8, OCT 2004:1011
vents for, OCT 2004:1011
Ranges
anti-tip bracket for, JUN 1999:14
bracket for anti-tip, JUN 1999:14
electric
burner checking, NOV 2001:78
gas
automatic ignition for, OCT 2001:44
reigniting, NOV 2006:72
tuning-up, NOV 2001:71NOV 2005:81
vent for, MAY 1999:10
parts for, buying, NOV 2001:76, 78
and refrigerator combo, OCT 2002:74
timer check for, NOV 2006:72
wall-hung electric, OCT 2007:103
Rasps, finger protection for, NOV 2000:29
Razor blades, holder for, MAR 2002:106
Rebar, bending, MAR 2007:6264
Reciprocating saws
angle-adjustable, NOV 2002:102
blades for, cryogenic cobalt, JAN 2008:87
cordless, MAY 2002:103, JAN 2003:93
dual-purpose, JUN 2002:114
-hammer drill, JUN 2001:90
pruning blades for, MAR 2005:128, APR 2005:128
variable-depth, NOV 2001:86
Recycling
of batteries, AUG 2002:8
chute for, FEB 2002:103
of container as spreader, OCT 1998:93
of containers, OCT 1998:93
racks for, NOV 2005:111, JUN 2007:41
Refrigerators
chalk boards for, JUN 2001:89
cleaning, OCT 2001:45, FEB 2002:5458, 6062
door closer for, OCT 1998:79
doors of, MAR 2005:10
drawers of, waxing, AUG 2006:103
drips from, FEB 2001:20
efficient, AUG 2006:96, 98
fans of, NOV 2004:19
gaskets of
replacing, MAR 2000:18
moving, NOV 2004:19, AUG 2006:107
panels for, JUN 2001:89
plumbing, MAR 2004:1820
quieting, NOV 2004:19
-range combo, OCT 2002:74
repairing, NOV 2004:14, 16
restarting, NOV 2006:71
retro rounded, OCT 2002:75
shallow-depth, OCT 2005:56
shop rolling, SEP 2005:130
"smart," OCT 2007:96
troubleshooting, FEB 2002:62
types of, FEB 2002:58
vents of, FEB 2002:60
See also Ice makers; Water filters.
Remodeling
of bathrooms, FEB 2007:3641
costs of, AUG 2006:48
dust protection for, JAN 2004:6168
for energy conservation, AUG 2006:47, 51
and foundations, AUG 2006:51
of kitchens, AUG 1998:10
planning for, AUG 2006:47, 51
and plumbing, AUG 2006:51
and resale values, APR 2004:2627
returns for, APR 2004:2627, AUG 2006:26
sample box for, MAY 2005:18
scheduling, AUG 2006:45
Remote controls
keeping handy, SEP 2000:126
types of, SEP 2005:3233, NOV 2005:2425
universal, codes for, OCT 2007:89
Respirators, snorkel, OCT 2004:113
Reverse osmosis filtration, JAN 1999:78
Ribbons and bows, hand-planed, JAN 2000:18
Ridgid
Auto-Spin drain cleaner, MAY 2006:87
faucet and sink installer, JAN 2008:84
hole-saw bits, NOV 2006:95
impact driver, JAN 2006:99
remote camera, JAN 2008:83
Ripping, safely, JAN 1998:28
Rising Mist Organic Farm, tools, MAY 2006:90
Riveters
pop, NOV 1999:20
pop break, NOV 1999:20
using, JAN 2005:6061
Roaches, dealing with, AUG 2001:64
Rocks, synthetic, APR 2003:122
Rodents
controlling, SEP 2000:80
traps for, MAR 2007:95
Rollers
battery-powered, JUN 2006:90
buffing with, MAR 1998:20
cleaning, MAY 1999:53, JAN 2008:79
easy-cleaning, FEB 2005:84
ejectable, JUN 2007:98
extensions for, AUG 1998:97, JUN 2004:119
pre-cleaning, OCT 2007:89
securing, SEP 2005:87
self-loading, JUN 2006:90
storing, JUN 2004:111, NOV 2004:31
temporarily, FEB 1999:87
trimming, SEP 2004:118
using, APR 2002:1927, JUN 2005:80
washers for, JUN 2007:92
Roofing
copper, for cabinet, APR 2004:98102
Craftsman-style, JUN 2001:3233, 35, 3637
curved, AUG 2005:5455
decking for, JUN 2002:38, 52
dormers for, JAN 2004:4852
drip edges for, FEB 2004:18
ducts through, AUG 2004:1216
eaves for
brackets, AUG 2001:78
shed, AUG 2003:42
EPDM, installing, OCT 1998:46
EPDM installing, OCT 1998:46
extension aids for, SEP 2007:93
fascia for, JUN 2003:68, 70, 71, AUG 2004:5253, AUG 2005:57
flashing, MAY 2006:54, 56, 96
flat, installing, OCT 1998:46
flat installing, OCT 1998:46
gables for, JUN 2003:4856
post, JUN 2003:41, 43, 5860
shed, AUG 2003:42
vented, AUG 2003:27, 44
gripper pad for, MAR 2006:84
hipped, framing, JUN 2006:3638
ice dams on, JAN 2006:20
preventing, FEB 2006:18
king posts for, JUN 2003:48, 50
leaks in
diagnosing, JAN 2006:20
finding, FEB 2006:19
metal, AUG 2003:38
costs of, JUN 1999:10
custom-sized, AUG 2007:4749
pre-cut, AUG 2001:71, 80
overhangs for, AUG 2001:78
cantilevered, AUG 2003:36
over patio, JUN 2002:3454
penetrations of, sealing, FEB 2007:20
preassembled, raising, JUN 2006:40, 41, 42
purlins for, JUN 2001:48, AUG 2001:78, JUN 2003:7172, AUG 2003:3536
rain diverters for, MAR 2001:22
rake for, JUN 2004:126
returns for, boxed, SEP 2007:72
ridge beams for, AUG 2007:48, 50, 52
ridge boards for, JUN 2002:38, 44, 52, JUN 2003:50, 66, 6871
ridge caps for, AUG 2007:49, 55
safety on, MAR 2001:7078, AUG 2004:16, SEP 2007:5254
harness for, MAR 2001:70, 75, OCT 2003:94, JAN 2004:5052, 58, 73, 78
scaffolding for, AUG 2001:72
sheathing, AUG 2004:52, AUG 2005:48, MAY 2006:52, JUN 2006:42, MAY 2007:46
sheathing for, SEP 2002:5456
simple gable, framing, AUG 2007:5255
around skylights, AUG 2002:67
slope of, finding, OCT 2003:97
steel, over asphalt, JUN 1999:10
steel comparison, JUN 1999:10
steel over asphalt, JUN 1999:10
steel pros and cons, JUN 1999:10
straps for, SEP 2002:58
streaks on, MAY 2004:26
tool safety with, MAY 2007:91
underlayment for, JAN 2004:1415, SEP 2007:5860
valleys of, flashing, JUN 2003:5658
vents for, JUN 2004:1216, AUG 2005:40, 51
web sites, JUN 1999:16
work shelf for, MAR 2003:99
See also Shingles; Soffits; Trusses.
Roofing felt. See Builder's paper.
Roof jacks, setting, SEP 2007:52
Roofs
for additions, MAY 2006:4456, 96
algae removal for, OCT 2000:12
baffles for, JUN 2004:16
black-streak removal for, OCT 2000:12
blocking for, AUG 2003:36
brackets on
relocating, MAR 2001:77
with slide guard, MAR 2001:70, 72, 73
bucket securer for, AUG 2007:95
cold, maintaining, SEP 2001:100
Craftsman-style, JUN 2001:3233, 35, 3637
dormers for, JAN 2004:4852
eaves for
bracket, AUG 2001:78
shed, AUG 2003:42
fascia for, JUN 2003:68, 70, 71, AUG 2004:5253, AUG 2005:57
gable, JUN 2003:4856
framing, AUG 2007:5255
post, JUN 2003:41, 43, 5860
shed, AUG 2003:42
vented, AUG 2003:27, 44
hipped, framing, JUN 2006:3638
ice-dam prevention, SEP 2000:35
king posts for, AUG 2003:48, 50
overhangs for, AUG 2001:78
cantilevered, AUG 2003:36
over patio, JUN 2002:3454
preassembled, raising, JUN 2006:40, 41, 42
purlins for, JUN 2001:48, AUG 2001:78, JUN 2003:7172, AUG 2003:3536
rain diverters for, MAR 2001:22
returns for, boxed, SEP 2007:72
ridge caps for, JUN 2002:38, 44, 52, JUN 2003:50, 66, 6871, AUG 2007:48, 49, 50, 52, 55
safety on, MAR 2001:7078, AUG 2004:16, SEP 2007:5254
harness for, MAR 2001:70, 75, OCT 2003:94, JAN 2004:5052, 58, 73, 78
scaffolding for, AUG 2001:72
sheathing, SEP 2002:5456, AUG 2004:52, AUG 2005:48, MAY 2006:52, JUN 2006:42,
MAY 2007:46
slope of, finding, OCT 2003:97
valleys of, flashing, JUN 2003:5658
vents for, JUN 2004:1216, AUG 2005:40, 51
web sites on, JUN 1999:16
work shelf for, MAR 2003:99
See also Soffits; Trusses.
Root-Lowell Manufacturing, sprayer, MAR 2007:91
Roots, cutting, APR 1998:96
Rooze, Art, on screened patio, AUG 1998:32
Rope
coiling, APR 2006:16
cutting, MAR 2002:20, AUG 2004:106
hanger for, FEB 2004:89
ravel-proofing, MAR 2003:26, MAY 2003:121
Roses
on arbors, SEP 2001:60
blight-free, MAY 1999:66
with strawberries, APR 2000:110
Rotary tools
bit storage for, JAN 2004:26
cordless, AUG 2002:100
Li-on, NOV 2006:101
cordless Li-on, NOV 2006:101
Routers
base plates for, making, NOV 2006:50
basics of, AUG 2001:28, 34
as biscuit slotters, NOV 2006:50
bridge clamp for, OCT 2002:20
circle jig for, NOV 2006:59
cutting accuracy machine keys, MAY 1999:22
dadoes with, FEB 2001:36, AUG 2001:30
edge easing with, NOV 2006:59
edging with, AUG 2001:28, NOV 2006:59
guides for, APR 2005:2830
inlay with, NOV 2006:56
jointing with, MAR 2005:21, MAY 2005:27
lap joints with, APR 2005:2830
mini-, MAR 2004:2932
moldings with, JAN 2002:22
pads for, MAY 2002:111
patterns with, AUG 2001:32, NOV 2006:55
planing with, NOV 2006:53
rabbets with, AUG 2001:32
rounding over with, APR 2005:30
for sign boards, AUG 2000:21
tip prevention for, JUN 1998:25
wrenches for, FEB 2001:38
See also Bits; Featherboards; Rotary tools; Storage: for bits.
Router tables
bases for, AUG 2002:26
buying, MAR 2002:35
dust collection for, MAR 2002:33, MAR 2006:23
end grain on, MAR 2002:35
featherboards for, MAR 2002:33
guards for, MAR 2002:33
jointing on, MAR 2002:3637
moldings on, MAR 2002:3335
pattern cutting with, MAR 2002:38, SEP 2005:65
pull-out, NOV 1998:37
push sticks for, MAR 2002:33
safety with, MAR 2002:36
sander-accepting, APR 2001:108109
stock holders for, FEB 2005:14
See also Fences (machine).
Rubber bands
as clamps, MAR 2001:27
from gloves, JUN 2002:18
Rubbermaid, wall storage systems, SEP 2007:105
Rugs
anti-static treatment for, JAN 2006:22
slip-proofing, MAY 2001:100
Rulers, -compasses, APR 2003:126
Rust
preventing, NOV 2001:93
removing, SEP 2000:118, APR 2004:128129, JAN 2006:100, FEB 2006:82
stains from, removing, NOV 2006:13
R-value, of windows, FEB 2006:16
S
Safety, kit for, SEP 2004:116, NOV 2004:28
Safety by Design, keyless lock, MAY 2006:88
Safety glasses, MAR 2001:26
with earplugs attached, JAN 2002:94
magnifier lenses for, APR 2001:26
static-proofing, MAR 2003:28
Safety harness, using, MAR 2001:58MAR 2001:, 70, 73, 78OCT 2003:94, OCT 2003:94, JAN
2004:5052, 58, 73, 78
Sand, car carrier for, FEB 2002:95
Sandboxes, wood for, treated, MAR 1998:14
Sanders
belt
base for, FEB 2004:21
cleaning, JUN 1998:25, OCT 2000:26, SEP 2001:22
for dirt removal, JUN 1998:25
hand-driven, OCT 2000:23
sharpening with, SEP 1998:63, AUG 1999:26
thicknessing with, MAY 2001:23
bench, in vise, JAN 2001:18
contour, SEP 1998:95, JAN 2001:70
from pipe, SEP 2003:24
from sockets, APR 2001:96
detail
emery boards as, MAR 2000:24
replacement paper for, AUG 1999:105
sandpaper for, AUG 1999:105
disc
angle stops for, JAN 2007:28
discs storage for, FEB 1999:86
disc storage for, FEB 1999:86
-drill-jigsaw, cordless, FEB 2001:88
drum, JUN 2001:65, JAN 2002:95
cleaning, MAY 2002:34, JAN 2007:25
jig for, OCT 2005:26
making, OCT 2002:19
mini-, AUG 2002:30
edge, belt-sander as, AUG 2003:84
from emery boards, JUN 2002:20
finishing, JUN 2002:109
flap, JAN 2001:74
floor, buff vs. drum, FEB 2002:43
oscillating spindle, APR 2001:108109, SEP 2004:111
pole, homemade, FEB 2000:50
power, techniques for, MAR 2000:25
radiused, AUG 2005:33
random-orbit
coaster for, MAY 2001:97
vs. finishing, JUN 2002:109
saber saw recycle, MAY 1999:113
side bumpers for, AUG 2003:82
vibrating
curves pad for, FEB 2001:36
as stationary sander, FEB 2001:36
Sanding
blocks for, MAR 1999:111, MAY 2000:25
contour grips for, JAN 2005:37
making, MAY 2001:22, JAN 2005:3536, 36, 38, SEP 2005:87, MAY 2006:20
profile, JAN 2000:97
bows for, JUN 1999:27
box plans, NOV 1999:33
in corners, JAN 2005:37
corner shield for, FEB 2007:27
in crevices, JUN 2003:106
duct tape with, APR 1998:19
finish carpet, MAY 1998:22
of moldings, FEB 2007:48
paddle for, SEP 2004:102
Sandpaper
cleaning, OCT 2000:26, MAY 2002:34, MAY 2005:24
clog-resistant, JAN 2005:37
disc, MAY 2004:120
folding, MAY 2006:20
grits of, JAN 2005:36
multi-task, APR 1998:
organizing, NOV 2002:91, AUG 2003:89
profiles with, OCT 2002:19
reinforcing, MAY 2002:32
steel, JAN 2008:83
strips of, JUN 2004:28
Satellite dishes, installing, FEB 2007:20
Satterwhite, Sam
on addition, Feb 1999:10 [APR 1999:17]
on air conditioners, AUG 1998:6
on aluminum siding, JUN 1998:9
on anti-scald valve, FEB 1999:28
on asbestos, MAY 1999:12
on attic, NOV 1998:11
on bathtubs, MAR 1999:10
on carpet, JAN 1999:31
on ceiling fan, JUN 1998:6, NOV 1998:12
on cellulose insulation, SEP 1998:8
on chairs, j/A 1999:12
on Christmas tree, JAN 1999:10
on concrete, JUN 1998:9
on concrete block, JAN 1999:8
on concrete burns, NOV 1999:12
on concrete mix, JUN 1998:9
on concrete pad, MAY 1999:87
on cordless drills, MAR 1999:8
on countertops, MAY 1999:10
on crawlspace odors, AUG 1999:14
on deadbolts, AUG 1998:28
on decorations, FEB 1999:93
on dishwashers, AUG 1998:12, SEP 1998:10, MAY 1999:8, AUG 1999:18
on doors, APR 1999:16
on drill, FEB 1999:94
on dryers, AUG 1999:10
on dryer vents, FEB 1999:92
on ducts, SEP 1998:13
on duct tape, AUG 1998:10
on ductwork, SEP 1998:13
on electrical service, OCT 1998:10
on electric rugs, JUN 1999:16
on expansion tank, NOV 1998:16
on fiberglass doors, AUG 1999:14
on firebrick mortar, NOV 1999:12
on fireplace mantel, JUN 1998:11
on fireplace vent, NOV 1998:29
on fireplace vents, NOV 1998:29
on garage door, AUG 1998:8, NOV 1998:16
on garage doors, NOV 1998:16, NOV 1999:97
on gas ranges, MAY 1999:10
on gas water heater, SEP 1998:6
on generator, NOV 1999:10
on generators, NOV 1999:10
on gloves, NOV 1998:12
on grinders, NOV 1998:12
on halogen lamps, NOV 1998:12
on hardwood floor, JAN 1999:14
on heating additions, Feb 1999:10 [APR 1999:17]
on horsepower, APR 1999:14
on hot plug, SEP 1998:10
on house age, AUG 1999:14
on house's age, AUG 1999:14
on humidifier, FEB 1999:16
on humidifiers, FEB 1999:16
on kitchen design, AUG 1998:10
on ladder, FEB 1999:93
on laminate, NOV 1999:17
on lawn mower, AUG 1999:12
on lawn mowers, AUG 1999:12
on mantels, JUN 1998:11
on marble, SEP 1998:10
on metal roofing, JUN 1999:10
on mortar, NOV 1999:12
on nail holes, AUG 1998:12, APR 1999:14
on orbital sander, FEB 1999:89
on outlets, FEB 1999:91
on plastic shims, FEB 1999:95
on plastic windows, OCT 1998:8
on platform ladders, FEB 1999:93
on plywood, MAR 1999:12
on pruning, APR 1999:17
on radiator, NOV 1998:14
on radiators, NOV 1998:14
on range hood, OCT 1998:8
on range hoods, OCT 1998:8
on ranges, JUN 1999:14
on roof, JUN 1999:10
on roofing, JUN 1999:16
on router bits, FEB 1999:16
on sawdust collector, SEP 1998:8
on septic system, NOV 1999:14
on septic systems, APR 1999:10, NOV 1999:14
on septic tank odors, OCT 1998:10
on shelves, NOV 1999:14
on shower pans, OCT 1998:6
on shutoff valves, JUN 1998:19
on siding, SEP 1998:23, MAY 1999:12
on smoke alarm, JAN 1999:10
on smoke alarms, JAN 1999:10
on speed square, APR 1999:12
on staining, JUN 1999:14, AUG 1999:14
on steel studs, JUN 1999:12
on swing sets, AUG 1999:83
on tale of the electric rug, JUN 1999:16
on tanks, NOV 1998:16
on texture, SEP 1998:8, FEB 1999:14
on thermostat, JAN 1999:12
on thermostats, JAN 1999:12
on toilet, MAR 1999:14
on toilet flange, OCT 1998:10
on toilets, OCT 1998:10, MAR 1999:14
on tool stand, FEB 1999:91
on tool stands, FEB 1999:91
on tub surround, JUN 1999:95
on tub surrounds, JUN 1999:95
on 2x6 vs. 2x4 walls, FEB 1999:14
on vent pipes, JAN 1999:14
on vinyl flooring, APR 1999:12
on vinyl siding, MAY 1999:12
on vinyl tracks, OCT 1998:8
on wall construction, FEB 1999:14
on washer hoses, JAN 1999:12
on waste flow, APR 1999:10
on waste lines, MAR 1999:12
on water flow, NOV 1999:12
on water pressure, MAR 1999:14
on web sites, AUG 1999:16
on windows, SEP 1998:13, OCT 1998:8
on window seals, JAN 1999:14
on wood over concrete, JAN 1999:14
on Xmas trees, JAN 1999:10
Sawblades
carriers for, NOV 2003:20
circular-saw, squaring, MAY 2002:38
cleaning, FEB 2003:85, JAN 2005:30
for fiber cement, AUG 2002:5053
finding, MAY 2005:14
hack-, JUN 2005:34
holders for, MAR 2003:28
jigsaw, NOV 2000:21
for Melamine, OCT 2001:92
for plywood, OCT 2001:92
storage for, OCT 2000:24
storing, OCT 2000:24, MAR 2003:28, JAN 2005:30, SEP 2006:27
Sawdust, air-blasting, SEP 2004:40
Sawhorses
adjustable, FEB 2003:77, SEP 2004:36, FEB 2006:88
appliance box, NOV 1999:36
folding, MAY 2003:25, MAR 2004:2627
knock-down, JAN 2002:20
notching, MAR 2004:93
padding, AUG 2004:35
plan, JAN 1999:17
plan for, JAN 1999:17
plywood, MAR 2000:39
quick, OCT 2001:22, JUN 2003:106, FEB 2004:104
stacking, FEB 2005:29, 30
trays for, AUG 2005:126
for working alone, FEB 2000:54
Sawing
of circles, NOV 1998:40
cross-cutting, MAR 1999:24
end holding for, JUN 2002:16
guides for
making, AUG 1999:24
square, SEP 1998:55
to length, MAY 1999:44
to line, JAN 2001:72
of octagons, NOV 1998:38
plywood, MAY 1999:42
veneered, NOV 1998:80
Saws
camping, JUN 2001:97
chain hand-powered, MAR 2006:91
cutoff, using, MAR 2007:45
dovetail offset, MAR 2004:80
drywall, mini-, FEB 2000:47
guards for, JUN 2002:118, MAR 2003:108, JUN 2003:34, SEP 2007:93
guides for, FEB 2002:92, OCT 2004:17
-hack, AUG 2005:114
blade storage for, OCT 2007:25
hand, uses of, SEP 2000:31
kerf from, JAN 2001:72
power "hand," JUN 2002:114
pruning, JUN 2005:129
saber, as detail sanders, MAY 1999:113
See also specific saw; specific saw.
Saw Stop, reviewed, JAN 2006:96
Scaffolds
mini-, JUN 2004:115
rented, OCT 2002:3137
Scarecrows, compact discs for, NOV 2000:34
Scarf joints
for baseboard, NOV 2004:78
for crown molding, NOV 2004:54
gluing, JUN 1998:24
Schluter Systems, tiling membrane, APR 2007:92
Scissors, sharpening, FEB 2001:39, 46, NOV 2007:16
Scrapers
cabinet, sharpening, APR 1999:28
from chisels, JAN 2002:30
dental, MAR 2003:26
for paint removal, APR 2003:74, NOV 2004:64
from utility-knife blades, MAR 2003:26
Scratches
on appliances, repairing, FEB 2000:21
repairing, AUG 1999:29, NOV 2002:78, 81, OCT 2004:80, SEP 2005:30, JAN 2008:18
in woodwork, repairing, AUG 1999:29
Screed boards, making, MAR 2005:32
Screen houses, building, SEP 1998:32, JUN 2003:4060
Screens
cleaning, NOV 2001:64, JAN 2006:92
door, retractable, AUG 2007:103
fiberglass, repairing, OCT 1998:79
privacy, MAY 2001:91, SEP 2004:7686, MAY 2005:37, 5556
under-deck, MAY 2005:37, 56
storage for, JUN 2006:111
window
repairing, AUG 2001:19, APR 2003:9899
replacing, SEP 2001:28, SEP 2005:1011
types of, JUN 2004:20
Screwdrivers
awls from, MAY 2002:34
battery-powered, NOV 2005:104
extensions for, SEP 2004:102, SEP 2005:123
grip enhancers for, FEB 2002:92, APR 2005:123
identifying, MAY 2002:113
insulated, FEB 1999:86
lithium-ion, JAN 2008:85
Phillips, renewing, NOV 1999:34
regrinding, MAY 2002:24
screw holders for, AUG 2000:24
from socket wrenches, FEB 2000:51
tight-spot, OCT 2004:120
Screw extractors
double-headed, NOV 2006:99
using, OCT 2006:13
Screw guns
for drywall, FEB 2003:4647
-radio-battery charger, NOV 2002:99
tips of, rechargeable, APR 2000:14
Screws
brass, driving, AUG 2000:9
broken, removing, OCT 2006:13
cabinet, SEP 2007:45
cement-coated, FEB 2001:59
in concrete, MAY 2004:3136, 36
countersinking, JAN 1999:19, MAR 2000:23
drywall, FEB 2003:47
drywall vs. wood, AUG 2000:8
for exterior use, SEP 2004:82
gripper tape for, FEB 2000:50
lag, MAR 2005:60, 63, 6465
loose, repairing, FEB 2000:21
loosening, SEP 1998:95, JUN 1999:93
lubricants for, APR 1998:19, FEB 1999:86, APR 2002:32, 104
in melamine, SEP 2005:50
non-splitting, MAY 2005:33
over-setting, SEP 2001:86
painting, FEB 1999:87, JUN 2003:100
picking up, APR 2002:34, MAR 2004:96
pilot holes for, JUN 2001:79, 80, JAN 2003:8
pocket-hole, FEB 2003:26
for PVC, APR 2006:72
removing, SEP 2002:9096, FEB 2003:52, FEB 2004:105, MAY 2004:124, OCT 2004:109,
JUN 2005:32
replacing, JUN 2001:53
rust-proof, SEP 2001:79
self-tapping trim, APR 2006:48
starting, NOV 2001:60, MAR 2004:94
for steel framing, FEB 2001:26, 28, 32
storing, JUN 2002:18, OCT 2002:101, MAR 2005:22
tightening, SEP 2004:119
as tool pegs, AUG 2003:82
washers for, finish, JAN 2005:68
wax holder for, AUG 2005:32
See also Bits; Pocket-hole joinery; Storage: bins for.
Scribing
of baseboard, NOV 2002:64
with clothespins, OCT 2002:104, JAN 2007:26
process of, MAR 1999:19, NOV 2002:29, JAN 2004:40
Scroll saws
blades for
pinned spiral, MAY 2005:14
rounding, NOV 2005:37
storing, NOV 2005:37
burn-proofing, with tape, NOV 2005:37
patterns with, FEB 2005:19, JAN 2007:28
tables for, auxiliary, APR 1998:16
Sealants, silicone, smoothing, APR 2000:131
Sealers
all-compatible, MAR 2002:106
applying, JAN 2001:25
asphalt, applying, JUN 2002:106108
for decks, SEP 2002:104
exterior, SEP 2001:8486
sanding, NOV 2005:57
under stains, MAY 2006:28
for stone, OCT 2002:14
color-matching, APR 2006:36
Sears
flashlight, FEB 2006:81
hat lights, FEB 2006:8081
log splitter, MAR 2006:92
washer, top-loading, OCT 2006:26
Seats
under arbor, APR 2002:4448
fabric for, no-slip, FEB 2006:74
See also Benches; Chairs; Couches; Settees; Stools; Upholstery.
Secret compartments, under bookcases, JAN 2002:42, 43
Security
cameras for, AUG 2005:2021
home, JUN 1998:53
motion-detector lighting for, OCT 2000:34
peepholes for, AUG 2005:1011
Seedlings, eggshell containers for, APR 2002:99
Seeds
spreaders for
calibrating, AUG 2007:15
miniature, SEP 2004:108
sprout prevention for, AUG 1999:71
stick planter for, MAR 2006:94
Self-leveling compound, over radiant heat, JAN 2007:65
Septic systems
clogged, FEB 2006:20
failure of, AUG 2004:24
and garbage disposals, FEB 2006:20
injection, installing, APR 1999:10
life of, extending, OCT 2007:12
maintaining, NOV 1999:14, NOV 2000:6
odors from, OCT 1998:10
uphill, installing, APR 1999:10
Settees, Adirondack, MAY 2004:5664
Sewers. See Drains; Septic systems.
Sewing centers, cabinets for, JUN 2001:115
Shade
for decks, MAR 2007:7378
energy savings in, OCT 2001:38, 44
for house cooling, JUN 1998:96
plants for, MAY 2000:78
with trees, MAR 2007:78
vines for, APR 1999:112
Shades. See Awnings; Blinds.
Sharp, microwave Insight Pro, AUG 2006:100
Sharpening
angle blocks for, SEP 2006:31
of axes, APR 2000:51
belt sanders for, SEP 1998:63, AUG 1999:26, JAN 2004:24
on ceramic surfaces, OCT 2005:109
of clippers, MAR 2000:56
devices for, FEB 2001:39, 40, 4446
with drills, NOV 2002:27
of garden tools, MAR 2000:56
glass-sandpaper set-up for, MAY 2001:29
of knives, NOV 2000:36
of lawn-mower blades, APR 2000:51
sandpaper stick for, MAR 2004:25
of shovels, APR 2000:51
tool for, FEB 2004:96
of tools, APR 2000:51
See also Bench stones; Grinders; Honing; separate tool.
Shavings, blower for, FEB 2002:22
Shears
hedge, sharpening, MAR 2000:56
pruning, sharpening, MAR 2000:56
Sheathing
as ceilings, JUN 2003:52
felt over, AUG 2001:70
OSB vs. plywood, FEB 2002:74
for roofs, AUG 2004:52, AUG 2005:48, MAY 2006:52, JUN 2006:42, MAY 2007:46
for walls, SEP 2002:58, AUG 2005:47
Sheds
cottage-style, SEP 2002:4466
Craftsman-style, JUN 2001:3250, AUG 2001:6886
garden add-on, JUN 2000:56
hipped-roof classic, JUN 2006:3446
organizing, FEB 1999:106
overhangs for, wide, AUG 2004:4056
rustic two-room, AUG 2003:2647
tiny open, AUG 2007:4255
tool storage in, FEB 1999:106
Sheet goods
bamboo, JUN 2007:2627
carriers for, FEB 2002:87, JUN 2003:99, SEP 2005:130, MAY 2007:27
lifter for, FEB 2004:48, 50
racks for, AUG 2006:24
rollers for, FEB 2004:48
wall mounting, solo, SEP 2006:5556
See also Drywall; Medium-density fiberboard; Oriented strandboard; Particleboard; Plywood.
Sheetrock. See Drywall.
Shelves
above cabinets, OCT 2005:4650
baskets for, OCT 2003:71, 72, 78, 80, SEP 2006:51, 52, 56
behind doors, JUN 2007:38
in benches, JUN 2007:40
biscuit-joined, MAY 2004:104
board-and-channel, OCT 2006:6472
brackets for
kerfs for, NOV 2001:93
securing, MAY 2007:94
slotted, JAN 2005:62
two-way, JAN 2005:55, 58, 6061
building, JAN 2002:3638
built-in, SEP 2004:4460
for cabinets, FEB 2004:7072
closet, FEB 2005:6472, OCT 2006:4852, JUN 2007:40, 42
for compressors, JAN 2006:109
corner
instant, FEB 2001:93
rotating, SEP 2002:75, 7680
crown molding under, OCT 2005:4850
from curtain rods, NOV 2002:91
designing, SEP 2006:44, 49
display, building, MAY 2000:95
on doors, JUN 2007:42
drop-down, JUN 2001:66, MAR 2002:117, MAY 2002:127
garage, SEP 2005:4456, SEP 2006:4256, FEB 2007:95
glass
on brackets, AUG 2002:106
mounting, FEB 2003:31, 36
shower, JUN 2007:45
from gutters, MAR 2000:38, MAY 2004:111
between joists, JUN 2007:40
keyhole-slotted, hanging, NOV 2006:44
kitchen, installing, MAR 2000:40
kitchen roll-out, FEB 2005:4049, APR 2007:29, OCT 2007:3644
for laundry rooms, MAR 2003:85, 86, 92
liner for, MAY 2003:118
material for, OCT 2001:92
metal, upside-down, MAR 2001:24
narrow, FEB 2007:95
pegboard-mounted, SEP 2004:40
pin-hole jigs for, APR 2002:32, JAN 2004:37, FEB 2004:36, JUN 2004:56, JAN 2005:69,
FEB 2005:6768, SEP 2005:48, 5253, SEP 2007:46, OCT 2007:73
with pocket screws, FEB 2003:28
PVC bins for, MAR 2003:25
quick, JAN 2005:4850, MAY 2005:114, AUG 2005:66, 68
reinforcing, NOV 1999:14
for roof work, MAR 2003:99
sagging, SEP 2004:8
for sawhorses, AUG 2005:126
for shoes, FEB 2004:3435
for showers, OCT 2004:120
simple, AUG 2003:26, 44, SEP 2005:45, 52, JUN 2007:35
slide-out, NOV 2006:62
under soffits, NOV 1998:115
stackable, OCT 2001:8493
standards for, OCT 2007:42
between studs, FEB 2005:29, 39, SEP 2006:32, JUN 2007:37
swing-out, SEP 2001:3842
tilework, OCT 2004:42
tool loops for, edge-mounted, FEB 2003:85
under-stair, NOV 2006:109
utility, FEB 1998:64
atop wainscoting, NOV 2001:33, 40, 42
wall-leaning, FEB 2004:5364
washer-dryer simple, NOV 1999:75
weight limits for, SEP 2006:44
windowsill clamp-on, JAN 2003:104
wire, SEP 2006:5152
workshop, NOV 2004:27
See also Bookcases.
Shims
for furniture, JUN 2005:137
plastic, FEB 1999:95
source for, NOV 2002:24
Shingles
asphalt, replacing, FEB 2003:15, SEP 2007:60, OCT 2007:15
cedar
paint problems with, APR 2001:12
replacing, JAN 1998:16
evaluating, AUG 2007:24
gable-end, AUG 2001:80
installing, OCT 2000:8, JAN 2004:1416
for pilaster posts, JUN 2002:54
repairing, MAY 2000:33, AUG 2003:114
wood, JUN 2003:5660
curling, JUN 2007:23
Shocks, electrical, preventing, SEP 1998:96
Shoes
anti-static, JAN 2006:22
brushes for, cleaner, JAN 2004:95
crepe-soled, as belt cleaners, JUN 1998:25
dryer for, JAN 1998:48
roof-safe, MAR 2001:70
scraper for, SEP 2000:122, JUN 2004:125
shelf for, MAY 2002:127
storage for, MAY 2002:127
storing, MAY 2002:127, JUN 2007:40
as wall protectors, MAR 2000:114
Shopping lists, peg board for, JAN 2001:68
Shovels
90-angles with, OCT 2000:106
footrest for, NOV 2004:109
lubricating, MAY 2005:105
perforated, JUN 2002:111
root notch for, MAR 2005:89
sharpening, APR 2000:51, JAN 2004:24
small, APR 2001:92
snow, repairing, NOV 2000:14
T-handles for, MAR 2005:88
as yard sled, FEB 2002:81
Showers
alcoves for, tiled, OCT 2007:6268
arms of, stiffening, JAN 2005:104
bases for
tile-ready, OCT 2007:94
-bathtub, OCT 2005:90100
benches for, tiled, OCT 2007:6268
caddies for, OCT 2006:106107
cleaning, SEP 2000:121, AUG 2001:8, AUG 2003:7376
car polish for, SEP 2000:121
controls for, replacing, NOV 2007:14
curtains for
from photos, OCT 2005:113
reinforcing, OCT 1998:80
stays for, OCT 2007:93
curtain stays for, OCT 2007:93
doors of
dragging, NOV 2006:12
drains for, NOV 2001:7883, 86, 102, OCT 2002:7883, 86, OCT 2006:1819, 102
connecting, JAN 2003:67
dripping, JUN 2003:17
floors under, OCT 2006:8384
fur filter for, OCT 2006:96
glass block, installing, FEB 1999:34
heads for, NOV 2002:105
adjustable, JUN 2005:24
cleaning, APR 2001:22, MAR 2002:30, OCT 2004:6, OCT 2005:14
clearing, APR 2001:22, OCT 2005:14
hand-held, OCT 2006:106107
lights in, OCT 2006:29
low-flow, OCT 1998:60, OCT 2001:44, OCT 2007:31
installing, FEB 2001:48, 5560
mortar beds for, FEB 1999:42
pan custom-built, OCT 1998:6
PEX fittings for, FEB 2007:32, 35
rods for, OCT 2002:73
shelves for, tiled, OCT 2007:6268
slippery, FEB 2003:12
sluggish, JUN 2006:17
diagnosing, JUN 2006:17
supply lines for, OCT 2006:84
valve conversion for, JUN 2005:24
vents for, FEB 2001:55, OCT 2006:7883, 102
walls for, SEP 2001:7879
framing, OCT 2006:86
See also Faucets; Grab bars.
Shrubs
fall pruning for, SEP 2001:61
flowering, cutting back, APR 1999:113
holes for, AUG 2001:88
leggy, AUG 2001:89
Shutters
for upgrades, JUN 2005:62
vinyl, rejuvenating, JAN 2000:96
Sidewalks
cables under, OCT 1998:66, MAY 2000:96
concrete, installing, MAY 2000:96
Siding
aluminum
painting, JUN 1998:9
specks on, APR 2006:20
battens for, AUG 2003:40, 42
board-on-board, vertical, AUG 2007:48, 49, 52
butt-jointed, flashing for, AUG 2002:60
caulking, AUG 2001:76
cedar panels for, AUG 2003:40, 46
fiber-cement, AUG 2002:4860, SEP 2002:6266, AUG 2005:5257, JUN 2006:36, 38
installing, APR 2006:40, 54
hardboard
defined, NOV 2001:82
failure of, NOV 2001:82, NOV 2004:24
holes through, JAN 2004:72, 7374, 78
J-channel for, MAY 2003:56, 58, 61, 62
lap, AUG 2001:7476
non-paint-holding, MAR 2004:7677
for planters, APR 2005:4246
power washing, MAR 2001:30, APR 2004:80
roof additions to, JUN 2002:3844
story sticks for, AUG 2001:74, AUG 2002:53, SEP 2002:62, AUG 2005:56, 57, 58, 76
and vines, SEP 2002:71
vinyl
cleaning, MAY 1999:12, APR 2007:15
and deck attachment, MAR 2003:12
edgings of, APR 2000:113
hangers for, APR 2005:130
hooks for, MAR 2005:130
light fixtures with, MAY 2006:16
loosening, SEP 2005:21
matching, MAY 2003:66
and new windows, MAY 2003:5466
painting, SEP 2004:26, JUN 2006:72
removing, OCT 2000:98, MAY 2003:5861
stain removal for, AUG 2006:18
tools for, MAY 2003:55, MAY 2007:12
trim for, MAY 2003:5661
wood, replacing, MAR 2004:7680
Signs, routed, AUG 2000:21
Sill cocks
frost-free, MAY 2001:5966
valves for
anti-siphon, MAY 2001:60, 64
stop and waste, MAY 2001:60
Sill-Rite, windowsills, AUG 2007:101
Sills
anchoring, FEB 2001:74
sealer for, APR 2001:73
Sinks
accessories for, OCT 2006:108
amenities for, APR 2007:31
bathroom, FEB 2001:4849, 61, MAY 2003:6882, OCT 2004:8292
dramatic, OCT 2006:25
easy-cleaning, APR 2006:100
blocking for, OCT 2004:85, 92
clogged, NOV 2003:8688, FEB 2005:74
CO2 plunger for, OCT 2005:111
convertible, double, OCT 2006:108
copper, OCT 2007:93
drain rings of, dirty, MAR 2006:18
faucet-nut remover for, NOV 2002:90
glass, OCT 2006:24
-hose-reel, MAR 2007:92
installing, OCT 2002:8292, OCT 2004:5862
tools for, JAN 2008:84
insulating under, OCT 2002:1617
in islands, OCT 2003:68
kitchen, SEP 2001:5154, MAY 2006:40
multi-function, OCT 2006:26
laundry, bubbling-action, OCT 2006:26
leaks from, MAY 2005:92101, MAY 2007:7273
lines to, purging, OCT 2007:58
noise-insulating, OCT 2004:121
pedestal, installing, JUN 2000:82
pest-proofing, MAY 2006:68
pipes for
adapters for, MAY 2005:101
plumbing, FEB 2000:30
pop-ups of, FEB 2002:17
fitting, FEB 2006:67
removing, OCT 2001:16, JAN 2002:54, OCT 2004:52
replacing, OCT 2005:54, NOV 2005:54
pitfalls in, OCT 2007:5460
sealing, DJ 0JAN 2008:8 :JAN 2008:64, OCT 0nt for7:56, OCT 2007:56
soap dispenser for, MAR 2003:85, 88
sprayers of, JAN 2002:52, AUG 2003:1516, JUN 2004:110
stainless, polishing, FEB 2002:94
stoppers of, repairing, OCT 1998:25
storage under, OCT 2005:3845
strainers of, NOV 2001:1415, MAY 2005:9496
tools for, NOV 2002:90, JAN 2008:84
traps of
emptying, FEB 2007:79
removable, NOV 2002:106
utility, racks for, SEP 2006:101
valves of
deteriorating, JUN 2006:20
shutoff, OCT 2007:60
versatile-mount, OCT 2005:118
wall-hung, OCT 2004:8292
working under, JAN 2002:4654, MAY 2004:108
See also Faucets; Porcelain; Snakes.
Site layout
for deck room, MAY 2007:39
for exterior steps, MAR 2007:4142
for patio, MAY 2002:17
for sheds, AUG 2003:30, AUG 2007:47
Skil, screwdriver set, JAN 2008:85
Skylights
condensation from, AUG 2002:11
flashing for, AUG 2002:67
and heat gain, AUG 2006:51
Slabs
forms for, JUN 2001:34
frost heave with, MAY 2005:13
layout for, JUN 2001:34, 38
for sheds, AUG 2004:4446, AUG 2005:3839
See also Concrete.
Sledgehammers, handles for, JAN 2002:1819
Sleds
for garden haulage, SEP 2005:122
shovels as, FEB 2002:81
Slopes, level shims for, FEB 2004:31
Slugs
bait for, AUG 2001:89
beer for, APR 2000:131
repellents for, MAY 1998:51
Small items
dropped, FEB 2003:95
holders for, JUN 2001:20, JUN 2004:124, SEP 2007:94
with miter saws, JUN 2001:26, 2830
recovering, JUN 1998:104, JUN 2003:106
staining, JUN 1998:25
storing, MAR 2003:98, MAY 2003:27, JUN 2003:99
Smith (A. O.), water heater, JAN 2007:90
Smith, Eric
on arbor, MAR 2007:5258
on chair rail, NOV 2007:4247
on door painting, JUN 2007:7578
on furnace repair, FEB 2007:7173
on home care, MAR 2007:2024, MAY 2007:1216, JUN 2007:1317, AUG 2007:1419,
SEP 2007:2628, OCT 2007:1015, NOV 2007:1218, JAN 2008:1320
on leaks, MAY 2007:6674
on railings, APR 2006:6066
on repairs, APR 2007:1015
on table saws, JAN 2006:8186
on umbrella table, MAY 2006:8186
on workbench, JAN 2008:5460
Smoke detectors
networked wireless, NOV 2005:101
placement of, JUN 2007:20
replacing, MAY 2001:8081, AUG 2001:11, SEP 2005:12
Smokers, chips for, AUG 2004:99
Smoking, fires from, MAY 2002:80
Snacks, bag hangers for, NOV 2001:111
Snakes, plumbing, powered, MAY 2004:109
SnapStone, tile, FEB 2007:82
Snorkels, for sanding, OCT 2004:113
Soap dispensers, bathroom, FEB 2006:44
Soaps, non-scumming, MAR 2006:10
Sockets
cases for, securing, MAR 2003:110
6-point vs. 12-point, AUG 2002:94, SEP 2002:95, JUN 2007:83
trays for, SEP 1998:58
in wrench handle, OCT 2004:112
Socks
odor-free, SEP 2004:111
tube, as arm guards, JUN 1999:92
Sod
cutters for
renting, MAR 2001:42
using, JUN 2003:36
raccoon protection for, JUN 1999:47
Soffits
aluminum, MAY 2000:54
for bay windows, MAY 2001:44
exterior, AUG 2004:5253
installing, JUN 2006:40, 42, 44
insulating, JAN 2007:80
interior, JAN 2003:3839
designing, AUG 2005:82
wired, AUG 2005:8094
storage under, NOV 1998:115
for utility chases, MAY 2004:90
vents in, MAY 2001:44
cleaning, NOV 2003:1213, NOV 2005:9
Soil
disposing of, MAR 2001:8586
drainage of, APR 2003:6364
failure planes of, MAY 2001:103, 104
preparing, NOV 2000:34
for raised beds, APR 2002:89
sifter for, FEB 2002:94
sterilizing, with black plastic, APR 2000:107
testing, JUN 2000:106
undisturbed, MAY 2001:103104
Solar energy
water heater, SEP 2007:3031
web site on, SEP 2007:30
Soldering
cleaner for, JUN 2004:32
of copper, APR 2000:83, APR 2004:106, 108110, OCT 2007:3234
fire protection for, OCT 2007:32
flux for, JUN 2004:34
metering, OCT 2007:34
of pipe, AUG 1998:23
couplers for, JUN 2007:63
plugs for, OCT 2007:34
pre-soldered, JUN 2005:130
repairing, MAY 2001:64, JUN 2001:1617
threaded, OCT 2007:34
third-hand stand for, NOV 2003:19
water removal for, NOV 2001:66, OCT 2007:90
Solo, sprayer, MAR 2007:92
Solutionex, rust remover, FEB 2006:82
Solvents
as stain removers, AUG 2006:12
See also separate liquid.
Soundproofing
process of, JUN 1998:54, APR 2000:147
of room, MAY 2002:1415
Space heaters
electric wall, FEB 2003:6573, 73
Spades, footrest for, NOV 2004:109
Spark plugs
changes for, MAR 2007:8082
changing, APR 2003:84, MAR 2007:8081, NOV 2007:82
compression danger from, APR 2007:20
wires of, changing, JAN 2007:8687
Speakers
wiring for, MAR 2004:7071
. See Entertainment centers.
Spiders, controlling, MAY 2006:58, 66
Spindles, painting, OCT 2000:96, MAR 2003:110
Spiral saws. See Routers: mini-.
Splinters, removing, SEP 2001:104
Sponges, cleaning, OCT 2007:12
Spray booths
from boxes, JAN 2007:82
improvised, JUN 2002:15, OCT 2002:22, FEB 2006:24
Spray cans
nozzle cleaning for, JAN 2003:86, SEP 2004:100
organizer for, JUN 1999:27
straw holders for, MAR 2000:33
tube holders for, NOV 2001:60, SEP 2004:104, JAN 2006:96
Sprayers
airless
disadvantages of, JUN 2006:86
using, JUN 2006:8689
garden, MAR 2007:9192
nozzles
no-clog, APR 1998:96
nozzles of
no-clog, APR 1998:96
Spreaders
broadcasting, SEP 2000:19, 127
large, APR 2004:137
making, SEP 2004:108
marker for, MAY 2003:113
Sprinklers
delivery of, JUN 2004:22
square, JUN 2004:22
directable, AUG 2001:98
heads of, relocating, JUN 2006:18
lines of, finding, OCT 2007:87
rotary vs. impact, JUN 2004:22
socket system, MAY 1998:98
spike-type, OCT 2005:108
traveling, APR 2003:122
wands for, hand-held, APR 2003:120
See also Irrigation.
Squares
carpenter's, MAR 2002:66, 6870
combination, APR 2001:51
readable, NOV 1998:38
speed, APR 1999:12, SEP 2002:50, 53
stair gauges for, MAR 2002:66, 70
Squaring up, tips for, MAY 1999:48
Squirrels, controlling, JUN 2005:116, MAY 2006:58
Stainless edge gluing, FEB 1998:18
Stains (blemishes)
bleaching, MAR 2005:99, NOV 2006:13
cleaners for, AUG 2003:74
on decks, MAY 2007:54
grass, removing, AUG 1999:71
index of, OCT 2000:23
lime, AUG 2003:70, 74
on plastic laminate, AUG 2006:1112
rust, AUG 2003:7072
on concrete, APR 2004:128129
on paint, APR 2005:56
soap-scum, AUG 2003:70, 7476
Stains (finishes)
blotch prevention with, NOV 2003:76
color for, JAN 1998:26
matching, JAN 2005:88
dispenser for, NOV 2001:16
on end grain, MAY 2000:33
excess, SEP 2004:40
exterior, MAY 2004:64
renewing, APR 2007:20, MAY 2007:5256
finish over, MAY 2006:32
mixing, MAR 1999:55, JAN 2007:82
aid for, FEB 2003:84
oil, NOV 2005:54
and paint preparation, NOV 2004:60
renewing, MAR 2007:24
rollers for, JAN 1998:26
over sealer, MAY 2006:28, 30
for shingles, APR 2005:44, 46
for small parts, JUN 1998:25
spray bottles for, MAR 2000:114
spraying, AUG 2002:90
surface preparation for, NOV 2003:80
testing, NOV 2003:82, MAY 2006:27, 30
on treated wood, JUN 1999:14, APR 2003:12
types of, JUN 2006:68, 69
Staircases
attic folding, JAN 2001:103
balusters for, JUN 2005:31
building, MAR 1998:33, MAR 2002:6371
concrete, garden, MAR 2007:3850
for decks, MAY 2005:4446, 4854
landings for, MAY 2005:4446
lighting for, JUN 2002:62, 64
jacks for, AUG 2003:96
measurements for, MAR 2002:6465, 7071
newels for, AUG 2003:89
off decks, MAY 2004:4648
platforms for, MAY 2004:5255
returns for, OCT 2004:96, 102
skirts for, MAR 2002:6768
spindles for, NOV 2003:27
squeaking, NOV 1999:106
1920s-style, JAN 2007:32, 33
stone, MAR 2001:4243, MAR 2002:4049
storage under, JAN 2008:69
stringers for, MAR 2001:92, JUN 2001:60, MAR 2002:6668, 7071, MAY 2005:48, 4952
See also Railings.
Stakes, in hard soil, MAR 2007:64
Staplers, flooring, FEB 2006:54, 56
Staples
holder for, NOV 2001:62
stacker, APR 2002:92
Starrett (L. S.), protractor, NOV 2006:102103
Stave construction, gluing up, AUG 2003:86
StayDry Systems, curtain stay, OCT 2007:93
Steel
bending jig for, JUN 2005:6668
drilling, MAR 2002:20, JUN 2005:70
paint for, JUN 2005:76
sheet, drilling, APR 1998:22
Steel wool, for cleanup, FEB 2000:87
Stemware, storing, NOV 2005:90
Stenciling, applying, NOV 2003:4950
Steps. See Staircases.
Sterling
shower base, OCT 2006:102
shower caddies, OCT 2006:106107
shower drain, OCT 2006:102
water-saving toilet, NOV 2007:96
Stexley-Brake, tape caddy, MAY 2007:103
Stickers, removing, OCT 1998:80
Sticks
Craft (popsicle), uses for, JAN 1999:20
popsicle, uses for, JAN 1999:20
StickySheets Unlimited, hair-removal aids, FEB 2007:83
Stilts, drywall, JAN 2000:96
Stone masonry
base for, APR 2007:3639
basics of, JUN 2005:9496
breaking, APR 2005:7879
buying, MAR 2002:4346, JUN 2005:86, 8788
with concrete "stone," MAR 2007:3850, MAY 2007:22
cutting, AUG 2001:52, MAR 2005:35, 38, JUN 2005:100, 101, APR 2007:39, 40
designing, JUN 2005:87
drilling, MAR 2006:30
edgings for, JUN 2005:90
engineered, for countertops, OCT 2002:66
faux, FEB 2001:89
footings for, JUN 2005:87, 92
for fountains, APR 2005:7279
gravel for, JUN 2005:8890
landscape fabric for, APR 2007:38, 40
ordering, JUN 2004:41, 45, APR 2007:36
for paths, MAR 2004:5669
patio in, JUN 2005:84101
plants for, AUG 2002:86
for raised beds, APR 2007:3441
for retaining walls, APR 2004:89
sealing, OCT 2002:14, SEP 2007:24
shaping, MAR 2002:49
for small pool, MAR 2006:3031, 3638
steps in, JUN 1999:30
with stone fragments, APR 2005:7879
tools for, JUN 2005:87
veneer of, JUN 2004:65, 6668, 7476
over column, AUG 2001:80
setting, AUG 2001:86
over wall, AUG 2001:43, 4457
for wall caps, JUN 2005:88, 9698
See also Countertops; Mortar; Pavers.
Stools
feet caps for, OCT 2002:102
legs of, evening, MAR 2001:27
making, NOV 2007:71, 74
nesting, JUN 2001:72
step-, NOV 2003:22
under-cabinet flip up, NOV 2000:123
Stop blocks
with clamp, SEP 2005:31
magnets as, AUG 2002:30
outrigger, JAN 2007:25
spring-clamp universal, MAR 2003:27
for table saws, OCT 1998:18, NOV 2003:66, NOV 2006:84
Storage
with bag clips, OCT 2003:25
bags for, FEB 2001:94, AUG 2001:101, OCT 2003:25, AUG 2005:113
under beds, JAN 2000:119
for bench-top tools, MAR 2000:36
bins for, APR 2002:29
adjustable, NOV 2005:35
CD-holder, APR 2005:22
overhead, FEB 2006:90
rolling, MAY 2006:23
for bits, JAN 2004:26, JAN 2008:32
router, MAR 1999:24
boxes for
bankers', JUN 2007:35
rust-free, AUG 2003:115
carryall for, AUG 2005:116
for carts, SEP 2000:153, NOV 2000:12
carts for, MAY 2004:16
cases for, MAY 2003:27
ceiling, SEP 2004:68, SEP 2005:8086, SEP 2006:113, 114
for clamps, FEB 2000:16
for comforters, compacted, FEB 1999:86
corner unit for, JUN 2001:64
cutlery dividers for, FEB 2003:20
for cylindrical items, MAY 2000:155
under deck, SEP 1998:116
designing, SEP 2005:47
for dishes, OCT 2005:55
door-mounted, SEP 2001:32
for dowels, SEP 2000:29
drawers, under-bed, JAN 2000:119
in drawers, AUG 2005:31
drawer underbed, JAN 2000:119
fasteners for, SEP 2000:29
for fixture manuals, SEP 2004:119
foam for, APR 2003:126, JAN 2008:32
garage multipurpose, SEP 2000:56
for garden tools, SEP 2000:56
in grocery items, NOV 2000:30
gutters for, MAR 2000:38, MAY 2000:93
hanger rings for, OCT 2000:23
hints for, FEB 1998:62
hooks for, MAY 2000:94, JUN 2004:110
labeler for, MAR 2001:101
lazy Susan for, JAN 2002:104
for magazines, SEP 2005:28
for nails, MAR 2000:38
overhead, JUN 2001:68, SEP 2004:8, NOV 2004:108
lifters for, AUG 2001:100, SEP 2006:111
for paint, MAY 2000:93
of pan lids, MAY 2000:94
pegboard, FEB 2003:79, JAN 2005:112
bent hooks for, JAN 2004:24
electrical boxes for, AUG 2004:105
rotating, SEP 2005:27
shelves for, JUN 2001:68
over stud-wall cavities, MAY 2001:21
pegboard and bin for, SEP 2000:56
for plastic bags, MAY 2000:94
plastic containers for, AUG 2000:106
PVC, MAR 2003:25, AUG 2003:114, NOV 2003:22, FEB 2004:22
for recycling, NOV 2000:30
of saw blades, OCT 2000:24
shoe bags for, FEB 1998:63, MAR 2006:83
shower-curtain rings for, APR 2003:128
for small items, MAR 2003:98, MAY 2003:27, JUN 2003:99, FEB 2006:25, NOV 2006:25
of sockets, MAR 2000:34
under soffits, NOV 1998:115
of spade bits, MAR 2000:115
for sports equipment, MAY 2000:91
under stairs, NOV 2000:12, JAN 2008:69
between studs, JAN 2008:71
in suitcases, NOV 1999:36, JUN 2007:40
for tall items, MAY 2000:95
for tie-down straps, MAR 2003:105
in tool belts, MAR 2000:34
tubes for, FEB 2003:84
overhead, FEB 2005:34
under-bed roll-out, MAR 2006:84
under-bench, SEP 2005:127
wall, SEP 2001:88, MAR 2004:27, NOV 2005:20
systems for, SEP 2007:105
over windows, OCT 2000:106
with wirecloth, JUN 2006:25
See also Cabinets; Containers; Garages; Pegboard; Racks; Sheds; Shelves.
Storms. See Emergencies.
Storyboards, on window shades, MAR 2000:115
Story sticks
for lathes, APR 2005:23
for router bits, JAN 2001:70
for siding, AUG 2001:74, 76, AUG 2002:53, 56, 58, SEP 2002:62, AUG 2005:56, 57, 58, 76
Straightedges, drawing with, MAR 1998:93
Strawberries, with roses, APR 2000:110
String
dispensers for, FEB 2002:81, NOV 2005:36
holders for, SEP 2001:102, SEP 2003:23
String trimmers
alternative to, JUN 2000:104
blades for, MAR 2006:87
Strippers. See Paint removers.
Stucco
drilling, JAN 2008:51
holes through, JAN 2004:78
under masonry facings, FEB 2001:9
paint for, SEP 2002:105, MAR 2007:16
vines on, JUN 2003:14
whitewashing, FEB 1998:17
Stud finders
center-finding, APR 2007:98
-drills, MAR 2003:103
edge-finding, FEB 2005:81
Studs
bowed, NOV 2005:16
cabinets between, FEB 2005:5063
compromising, JUN 2000:144
condensation over, OCT 2006:20
finders for, FEB 2001:86, MAY 2001:96
finding, MAR 1999:48, JAN 2001:4850, OCT 2004:9596
location, MAR 1999:48
steel, FEB 2001:2428
attaching, JUN 1999:12
toenailing, AUG 1999:105, AUG 2001:1516
Stuff sacks, compressible, AUG 2005:113
Stumps, removing, APR 2000:14
Sunflowers, growing, AUG 1998:52
Supreme Products, hand-powered chainsaw, MAR 2006:91
Surface preparation
with belt sander, JAN 2006:66, 67
for finish, MAR 1999:55, JAN 2001:2425, NOV 2003:80, NOV 2005:5254
for glue, MAY 2004:106
for paint, APR 2002:24, FEB 2003:5558, NOV 2004:63, FEB 2007:50
pencil-mark aids for, MAY 2007:29
process of, NOV 2002:30, NOV 2003:7576, MAY 2005:14, NOV 2005:52
Surge protectors, choosing, JAN 2005:17, AUG 2006:90
Swings
hanging, MAR 2002:5362
surface build, AUG 1999:83
Switches
automatic, NOV 2004:92
cord, in-line, OCT 2003:15
dehumidifier, MAY 2001:1819
designing with, AUG 2005:84
dimmer, v54, MAR 2002:8892, OCT 2003:52, 54, JUN 2004:101108
adding, FEB 2006:46
for fluorescents, SEP 2005:18
quality, MAR 2006:9
quieting, MAR 2006:9
remote-control, APR 2006:27
3-way, APR 2006:27
fluorescent glow for, JAN 2005:105
installing, JUN 1999:18, NOV 2007:37, 40
lamp, AUG 2003:115
light-vacuum, JUN 2003:29
lock for, FEB 2005:82
occupancy-detector, APR 2006:26
old, JUN 2004:102107
outside smart, NOV 2007:95
pedal, NOV 2004:92
plate alignment jig for, NOV 2002:91
plate guards for, AUG 1998:97
remote, NOV 2004:92
testing, MAY 2005:87, 9091
3-way
installing, MAR 2006:6771, NOV 2007:37
wiring, MAR 2000:17
timer, OCT 2003:12, MAR 2005:97, APR 2006:27, AUG 2007:104
programmable, APR 2006:27
wiring, OCT 2006:12
wall, MAY 2001:56
3-way, installing, MAR 2006:6771, NOV 2007:37
wireless, AUG 2002:8, MAR 2007:22
T
Tablecloths, controllers for, SEP 2005:89
Tables
assembly
flip-up, JAN 2003:66
knock-down, JUN 2001:65, JUN 2002:99
cutting, MAY 2000:54
from doors, JUN 2002:99, 102, 104
extension, MAR 2001:52, JAN 2003:17, 26, OCT 2003:21
folding, JUN 2002:102, MAR 2003:9495, JUN 2004:5051, 53, JAN 2005:99
harvest, FEB 2002:4452
infinity, NOV 2000:92
ironing-board, JAN 2004:21
knock-down, MAY 1998:22, JUN 2002:100, FEB 2005:29, 36
leaf protectors for, JUN 2006:95
light, NOV 2000:92
pedestal, JUN 2005:6576
picnic, MAR 2005:5067
pedestal, JUN 1999:62
with pocket screws, FEB 2003:28
portable, JUN 2003:119
quick, JAN 1999:64, JAN 2003:17, JUN 2004:123
rip-crosscut, MAR 2001:4849
tops for, built-up, JAN 2006:66
turn-, OCT 2006:22
umbrella, MAY 2006:8186, AUG 2006:33
from wheel rims, SEP 2006:39
wobble prevention for, MAY 2000:126
work, instant, MAR 2006:21
See also Feet; Legs.
Table saws
accessories for
basic, NOV 2003:6668
holders for, NOV 1998:40, NOV 2003:24, MAY 2005:24
accessory holders for, NOV 1998:40, NOV 2003:24, MAY 2005:24
bases for, MAR 2001:47
bevels on, NOV 2003:70, APR 2005:4142, MAY 2006:84
blades for, setting, JAN 2006:25
box-joint jig for, SEP 2005:65, 7072
buying guide for, FEB 2000:77
cheap large, NOV 2006:93
crosscutting on, NOV 2006:7984
square, NOV 2006:8081
cross-cutting sled for, JAN 2000:66
cut-off guides for, MAR 2001:50, MAY 2004:115
cutting accuracy machine keys, MAY 1999:22
dadoes with, MAR 2001:50, AUG 2002:23, NOV 2003:66, 68
drilling station on, AUG 2003:84
grooves on, JAN 2003:41, 4244, OCT 2006:68, 7172
guards for, JAN 2003:24, JAN 2006:85a
guides for, cut-off, MAR 2001:50, MAY 2004:115
inserts of, taping, MAR 2002:24
jointing with, JAN 2003:30, JAN 2006:86
level surface for, NOV 2006:26
long stock on, NOV 0684, JAN 2006:84, NOV 2006:82, 84
miter-gauge adjustment for, NOV 2006:80
miters on, SEP 2002:22
precise, NOV 2006:81
narrow stock on, AUG 2002:24, JAN 2003:26, 28, NOV 2003:3638, JAN 2006:86, AUG
2007:34, 36
portable, SEP 1998:55
base for, JAN 2003:6466
rabbets on, FEB 2000:14, SEP 2002:22, NOV 2003:68
ripping on, JAN 2003:2330, NOV 2003:66
safely, JAN 1998:28
safety stop for, JAN 2006:96
safety with, JAN 2003:28, NOV 2006:84
sleds for, JAN 2000:66
squareness tests for, NOV 2006:80
stands for, SEP 2005:58, 60, 61, 72
tables for, extending, FEB 2000:54
tapers on, JAN 2003:4445, 46
techniques for, APR 1998:53
tenons on, JAN 2003:41, 42, 4446, NOV 2003:70
thick stock with, NOV 2006:82
work surface for, FEB 2005:29, 39
as work table, FEB 1998:20
See also Feather boards; Fences (machine); Hold-ins; Miter gauges; Outfeed supports; Push
sticks; Sawblades; Stop blocks; Tables: extension; Wet saws.
Tack cloths, source for, AUG 2001:25
Tacks, driving, FEB 2000:50
Takagi, tankless water heater, JAN 2007:9293
Tampers, making, MAR 2005:32
Tape
for backer board, NOV 2003:5556
belt mounting, NOV 2001:60
caddy for, APR 2002:30
with caulk, NOV 2003:62
dispensers for, JUN 2004:116, NOV 2007:90
drywall, FEB 2007:53, 56
duct
caddies for, MAY 2007:103
invisible, JUN 2003:90
new sizes for, JAN 2002:93
glow-in-the-dark, JUN 2004:112
holders for, JAN 2004:95, JUN 2004:111, SEP 2005:30, APR 2007:88
masking
applying, AUG 2006:74, 76, 78
choosing, JAN 2004:62
flexible, JUN 2006:99
long-release, JAN 2002:93
tab for, NOV 2003:100
self-fusing repair, JUN 2005:134
Teflon dispenser, JUN 1999:93
Tape measures
diamond marks on, SEP 2001:10
notepads on, MAY 2003:121, JUN 2004:125
storage mount for, NOV 2001:64
Tapers
with circular saw, JUN 2001:7879
jigs for, FEB 1998:20
on table saw, JAN 2003:4445, 46
Tarpaulins
clips for, MAR 2001:99
grommets for, SEP 2003:15
as lawn carrier, AUG 2006:105
size-marking, MAY 2003:111
for trellis roof, JUN 2003:73
weights for, SEP 2004:99
Telephones
amplifiers for, MAR 2007:21
cell
amplifiers for, AUG 2007:102
chargers for, MAY 2007:106107
film protectors for, AUG 2006:104
tower for, JUN 2005:2829
workstation for, AUG 2004:38
headsets for, APR 2002:78, SEP 2005:132
jacket for, JAN 2002:94
jacks for, SEP 2001:27
lines for, installing, NOV 1999:67
multiple, center for, MAR 2006:2627
wireless system for, FEB 2002:84
wiring for, SEP 2001:89, NOV 2002:3548
See also Inverters.
Television
amplifiers for, MAY 2007:14
kitchen, JUN 2007:32
remote control keepers for, SEP 2000:126
remote controls for, MAY 2004:123, SEP 2005:3233
holders for, MAY 2006:99
remote-controls for, holders for, MAY 2006:99
wiring for, NOV 2002:3548
See also Entertainment centers; Inverters.
Templates
enlarging, APR 2002:70
keyhole, making, SEP 2006:100101
Tennis balls, as tool-protector, OCT 2000:23
Tenons
beaded, JAN 2002:90
on table saw, JAN 2003:41, 4446, NOV 2003:70, 72
See also Mortise and tenon.
Termites
conditions for, JUN 2005:103105
damage from, JUN 2005:106108
dealing with, AUG 2001:66, JUN 2005:108110, MAY 2006:66
inspecting for, AUG 2006:90
preventing, APR 1998:6, JUN 2005:103105
TerraLUX
long-life bulbs, APR 2006:102
work light, APR 2007:99
Terrapin Communications, gate monitors, NOV 2007:99
Thermometers
remote-sensor, MAR 2005:95
with transmitters, AUG 2004:97
Thermostats
adjusting, JAN 1999:12
automatic, OCT 2001:43
lowering, OCT 1998:60, OCT 2001:45
savings from, NOV 2003:15
low-profile, FEB 2002:87
programmable, SEP 2002:40, JUN 2005:136, MAY 2006:12, JAN 2007:90
savings from, OCT 1998:60
Thicknessing
with belt sander, MAY 2001:23
See also Planers.
ThinkGlass, countertops, OCT 2006:24
Thomas' Kitchen Art, stainless-steel paint, OCT 2007:94
Threaded rod, cutting, APR 2006:24
3M, weatherstripping adhesive, MAY 2007:86
Thyme
growing, APR 1999:113, APR 2002:96
for paths, APR 2004:22, 23
Tick sticking, cutting complex shapes, AUG 1998:84
Tic-tac-toe. See Game boards.
Tile Redi, tile base, OCT 2007:94
Tile saws
mitering jig for, OCT 2002:46, 48
using, NOV 2001:2228
Tilework
abrasive blocks for, OCT 2005:80
appliqus for, MAY 2002:109
backerboard for, FEB 2001:59, JAN 2002:1011, OCT 2005:7880, OCT 2007:65
backer membrane for, APR 2007:92
backsplashes in, OCT 2002:9092, OCT 2003:42, OCT 2004:3448
for bathrooms, FEB 2001:5860, APR 2006:2836, FEB 2007:36, 38
bisque, OCT 2004:41
under casings, APR 2007:20
caulking, NOV 2003:60, 62, OCT 2004:48, OCT 2007:53
chipped, OCT 2001:95
costs of, OCT 2005:89
over cracked concrete, AUG 2000:6
cut-outs in, OCT 2004:41
cutters for, OCT 2005:80
cutting, APR 1998:14, JUN 2000:96, NOV 2001:2228, MAY 2002:66, OCT 2003:3738,
4042, 4647, 52, NOV 2003:5860
drilling, JAN 2001:50, AUG 2007:94
around edges, OCT 2005:100
exterior, JUN 2004:65, 6667, 7174
waterproofing for, JUN 2004:72
floor, OCT 2005:7289
floating, FEB 2007:82
substrate for, MAR 2005:16
transitions for, APR 2006:30
foundation selection, AUG 1999:91
glass, custom, OCT 2006:25
glass color-changing, OCT 2006:2425
gluing, JAN 2008:80
granite, OCT 2002:3852, OCT 2007:4653
layout for, NOV 2003:56, OCT 2005:8284
leaks in, MAY 2007:69
linoleum, APR 2007:92
mitering jig for, OCT 2002:46
mold on, removing, AUG 2002:82
mosaic, JUN 2007:2830, 32
murals of, NOV 2006:36
painting, APR 2003:14
photo images on, NOV 2005:103
plastic, JAN 2005:42, 43, 96
polypropylene snap-together, SEP 2006:36, 39
preparation for, OCT 2005:7476, 7778
process of, OCT 2007:6668
over radiant heat, JAN 2002:5664, JAN 2007:64, 67, 68
spacing, JUN 2000:97
Tillers
mini-, APR 2004:135
U-bars for, MAY 2002:100
TimberTech, deck drainage system, JUN 2006:103
Timers
electronic, OCT 2006:12
for outlet boxes, JAN 2008:53
Timm, Jeff, on stonework, MAR 2007:3850
Tin snips
left-handed, NOV 2001:11
using, MAY 2003:3134
Tires
air compressor for, APR 2002:80
checking, MAR 2006:8081, NOV 2007:82
flat, FEB 2004:7678
gauges for, quality, MAR 2006:80
monitors for, FEB 2007:77
puncture-proof, AUG 2002:96
tubeless, fixing, JUN 2001:11, SEP 2005:88
valve-stem leaks in, MAY 2007:88
wheel covers of, FEB 2004:77
wrenches for, APR 2002:80
Tivan, motorized lifts, SEP 2006:111
Toilet-paper holders, fool-proof, OCT 2005:120
Toilets
Arts-and-Crafts style reproduction, JAN 2007:34
"burp," MAY 1998:13
"burping," MAY 1998:13
caulking, JUN 2003:82
cement board under, JAN 2002:1011
choosing, JAN 1999:67, MAR 2005:1415
cleaning, NOV 2002:20, AUG 2003:7073, APR 2006:98
dramatic, OCT 2006:25
with exhaust, OCT 2007:106
flanges for, JAN 1999:67, FEB 2001:11, JUN 2003:7882
extension, OCT 1998:10
flappers of, MAY 2005:10, AUG 2005:102104
repairing, MAR 1998:13, APR 1999:94
floats of, AUG 2005:97
flushing
adjusting, APR 2002:120
with bucket, NOV 2005:91
power, APR 1999:10, MAR 2006:16
weak, APR 2001:14, MAR 2006:16
handles for, flush-control, OCT 2005:112
leaking, AUG 2005:96, MAY 2007:70
lids for
night indicator for, MAY 2003:105
no-slam, OCT 2005:120
low-flush, improvements for, OCT 2000:10
mounting, FEB 1998:95
overflowing, APR 2001:96
plumbing, FEB 2000:30
plunger for, CO2, OCT 2005:111
quieting, APR 2003:14, MAR 2005:13
removing, JAN 1999:67
repairing rocking, MAR 1999:14
replacing, JAN 1999:67
resetting, JUN 2003:82
over tile, OCT 2005:76, 86, 90
rings for, wax, JUN 2003:7576
rocking, MAR 1999:14, JUN 2003:82
running, APR 2001:50, SEP 2002:3233, AUG 2005:95104
seats of
replacing, FEB 2006:89
stabilizing, MAR 2005:9
setting, JAN 2003:87, OCT 2004:108
sluggish, MAR 2006:16
string-fitted, JAN 2008:70
surrounds for, Queen Anne, NOV 2001:91
tank-lid stay-put, FEB 2000:87
unclog, APR 2000:121
valves in, AUG 2005:96104, 96102104
vents for, FEB 2001:57
wall-hung, FEB 2001:4849, 5560
water-saving, MAY 2001:12, OCT 2007:30
dual-flush, NOV 2007:96
web site on, MAY 2001:12
See also Porcelain; Snakes.
Tomatoes
in containers, JUN 2003:84
setting out, APR 2002:96
Tool belts, MAR 2000:34
basic, JUN 2001:87
buying, JUN 2000:18
hooks for, MAR 2001:100
improvised, FEB 2001:35, SEP 2002:19
magnet for, SEP 2001:24
magnets for, SEP 2001:24, SEP 2006:100
Tool boxes
basic, JAN 1998:56, 58
liners for, JAN 2003:87, SEP 2004:108
mobile plans, SEP 2000:27, NOV 2000:28
mobile plans, correction, NOV 2000:28
organizers for, SEP 1998:95, MAR 2001:96
small, JUN 2001:88
rust prevention for, JUN 2003:96
tackle, MAR 2006:24
wooden, APR 2007:91
Tool cabinets
folding wall-mounted, SEP 2002:75, 8284
mailboxes as, APR 2006:93
rolling, APR 2006:23, SEP 2007:3240
See also Garages.
Tool carriers
backpack, MAR 2005:126, APR 2005:126
bins for, JAN 2006:24
improvised, FEB 2002:80, JUN 2002:18, MAR 2003:28
line of, MAY 2007:106107
plans for, MAR 1999:23
from plastic jugs, OCT 2007:26
soft-sided, AUG 2001:97
with tray, AUG 2004:38
uses of, MAR 2003:107
wooden, APR 2004:32
Tool holders, magnetic, APR 2001:23
Tools
battery-powered, testing, NOV 2005:15
belt hooks for, MAR 2001:100
bench-top
bases for, APR 2005:24
securing, JUN 2005:35
wall storage for, MAY 2002:29
bench-top storage for, MAR 2000:36
caddies for, JAN 1998:24
charger station for, OCT 2007:26
charging station for, OCT 2007:26, 7778
color-coding, MAY 2006:100
inverters for, AUG 2001:9
cords for, overhead, MAY 2005:23
foam pin-cushion for, JAN 2008:32
garden
caddy for, JUN 2004:113
carriers for, APR 1998:96
children's, MAY 2006:90
maintaining, JUN 1999:46, JUN 2000:102
sharpening, MAR 2000:56, JAN 2004:24, FEB 2004:96
storage for, FEB 1998:64, JUN 1999:118, SEP 2000:56
T-handled, MAY 2006:91
with wrist straps, OCT 2001:101
gardening, with wrist straps, OCT 2001:101
holders for, SEP 2001:24, JAN 2002:104, AUG 2003:82, FEB 2004:103, APR 2004:33
curtain-ring, NOV 1998:93
manuals for, storing, MAY 2004:109, AUG 2006:105
mini-, from nails, APR 2005:24
mounts for, slide-pivot, SEP 2005:127
powder-actuated, safety with, FEB 2000:25
power
gloves for, FEB 2000:47
sliding table for, MAR 2000:24
vibration puck pads, MAY 1998:24
protectors for, JAN 2000:97, OCT 2000:23
reviews of, JAN 2005:99
securing
in drawers, MAY 2007:92
on roofs, MAY 2007:91
for small hands, APR 2005:13
taping, JAN 1999:83
vibration from, relieving, MAR 2006:83
warranties for, FEB 2004:88
for women, APR 2005:13
wrap for, duct tape, JUN 2007:86
See also Batteries; Parts.
Toothpicks, dispenser for, SEP 2004:38
Toto, easy-cleaning toilets, APR 2006:98
Towel bars
doublers for, OCT 2006:104105
hangers for, APR 2006:12
installing, FEB 1999:50, SEP 2002:14, MAR 2003:85, 90, JUN 2004:8890, APR 2006:12
reinforcing, AUG 1998:97
Towel warmers, adding, FEB 2006:45
Toys
Bob the Builder, MAY 2002:107
inflatable, fixing, JUN 1998:105
Trailers
hitches for, loosening, APR 2007:82
lights of, AUG 2005:106109
moving, APR 2003:131
See also Wheels: bearings of.
Trammels
instant, SEP 2006:29
with nail, NOV 2006:64
Trash cans
bag holders for, OCT 2005:127
door-mounted, OCT 2006:115
recesses for, SEP 2007:17
vent holes for, MAR 2005:90
Trays
handled, FEB 2007:24
nesting, SEP 2005:6467
for sawhorses, AUG 2005:126
tool, SEP 2003:24, AUG 2005:64
Trees
balled and burlapped, APR 2003:68
chainsawing, FEB 2005:2127
Christmas, planting, JAN 1999:10
in clay, APR 2003:65
for containers, JUN 2001:85
diameter of, measuring, MAY 1998:19
evergreen
caring for, AUG 2000:82
windbreaks for, SEP 2000:91
fast-growing, MAY 2004:28
fertilizing, JUN 1998:53
holes for, AUG 2001:88
large potted, APR 2003:6268
mulching, AUG 2007:67
planting, APR 2000:112, SEP 2000:6
protecting, APR 1998:97, JUN 2001:98, AUG 2001:91, APR 2003:66, 68, MAR 2005:90
pruning, APR 1999:17, JUN 2001:97
roof damage from, AUG 2006:89
root spreads of, APR 2005:82
sizing, JUN 2001:82
staking, APR 2003:66
stumps of, JUN 2001:86
as planters, AUG 1998:53
removing, MAR 1998:8
as charcoal, NOV 1998:92
supports for, APR 2000:112
trunk protector for, APR 1998:97
as upgrade feature, JUN 2005:60
watering, APR 2003:6668
zones for, APR 2000:112
See also Christmas trees.
Trellises
arched, with hammock, JUN 2003:6272
attached simple, AUG 2003:42
collapsible, APR 2003:142
copper, APR 2004:105111, JAN 2008:70
deck, integral, MAY 2005:3637, 5556
on fences, APR 2001:92
installing, SEP 2002:7071, APR 2004:111
pantyhose for, JUN 1998:52
roofs for, awning, JUN 2003:73
teepee, AUG 2002:85
Victorian, MAY 1998:53
against wall, AUG 2006:5253, 54, 5665
See also Pergolas.
Trenchers, using, AUG 2007:5965
Trenches, for garden borders, APR 2003:110
Trim
beveling, NOV 2007:46, 62
butt-joint matches for, NOV 2005:74
composite, APR 2006:40, 52, 54
concrete-contacting, MAR 2004:7274
coping, NOV 2007:4445
corners in, NOV 2005:74
cutting, for flooring, FEB 2002:31, 38, MAR 2005:7072, OCT 2005:74, FEB 2006:55
diamond-plate, SEP 2007:16, 17
exterior, SEP 2002:6062, AUG 2004:5254
composite, JUN 2006:44, 46
corner details of, MAY 2006:54
rotting, SEP 2007:2627
finish for, AUG 2003:5658, NOV 2003:46, NOV 2005:5057
fitting, to siding, JUN 2006:56
interior
sealing around, AUG 2006:1516
joining, NOV 2007:47
masking, MAY 2002:116, JAN 2003:94, NOV 2004:8, NOV 2005:31
matching, MAY 2001:4445
milling, with router, NOV 2006:56
mitering, NOV 2007:46
nailers for, NOV 2004:80, NOV 2007:44
nail holes in, filling, NOV 2007:47
for narrow stock, FEB 2004:70, 72
painting, MAY 2002:116, FEB 2003:5461, NOV 2004:5868, FEB 2007:48, 50
gang, NOV 2007:51, 52
protractor for, NOV 2006:102103
PVC exterior, APR 2006:6878
corner boards, APR 2006:70, 74
PVC interior, APR 2006:95
returns for, NOV 2005:73, NOV 2007:46
for rustic shed, AUG 2003:40
screws for, self-tapping, APR 2006:48, 58
splits in, FEB 2001:22
over steel framing, JUN 1999:12, FEB 2001:32
with stock moldings, SEP 2004:58
touch-up for, MAY 2004:113
truing, JUN 2001:2430
window, installing, NOV 2000:66
wood bending for, MAY 1999:10
See also Chair rail; Moldings.
Trimaco, baseboard shield, JUN 2007:94
Trivets, homemade, NOV 2000:27
Trolleys
for air compressor, JUN 2004:25
barbecue, AUG 2002:118, MAY 2003:131
See also Carts.
Trowels
garden, multi-purpose, FEB 2007:87
garden multi-purpose, FEB 2007:87
Troy-Bilt, children's tools, MAY 2006:90
Trucks. See Pickups.
Trusses
for attic remodels, JAN 2007:31
building, MAY 2006:48, 52, JUN 2006:3638, MAY 2007:38, 44
gable, JUN 2001:3637
installing, /A 2004:4852, JUN 2001:46, AUG 2004:42, 4852, MAY 2006:52, MAY
2007:44, 46
layout for, JUN 2001:4446, AUG 2001:71
ordering, AUG 2004:4850
for shed, AUG 2003:3234, 36
uplift with, NOV 2005:21
T-shirts, extra-length, NOV 2002:100
Tub saws, renting, FEB 1999:77
Turning tools, holders for, SEP 2001:24
TV. See Entertainment centers; Television.
Twist ties, giant, MAR 2004:84, MAR 2005:99
U
U-bars, using, MAY 2002:100
Umbrellas
brackets for, MAY 2004:113
concrete base for, MAY 2006:86
tables for, MAY 2006:8186, AUG 2006:33
Umbrella stands, and planter, MAY 2001:115
Uno, recessed light fixture, JAN 2007:91
Upholstery
exterior, bench, MAY 2007:6264
simple, JAN 2006:1011
spray-painting, FEB 2007:11
Urine, cleaning up, MAY 2005:16
USG, low-dust joint compound, MAY 2007:99
Utilities
chases for, MAY 2004:94
underground
avoiding, APR 2002:128
locating, MAR 2007:54, 62, APR 2007:36, NOV 2007:24
V
Vacuum cleaners
belt replacements for, OCT 2000:16
belts on, MAY 2003:19
central, NOV 1999:82
depth setting for, JUN 2002:13
detail, MAY 1998:99
extension tubes for, MAR 2002:97
filters for, JAN 2004:64
hose storage for, JAN 2002:24
as inflators, APR 2006:93
kitchen-cabinet, OCT 2007:104
matching
to floor, MAY 2005:68
to flooring, MAY 2005:68
mini nozzles for, SEP 2000:121
shop
defrosting with, SEP 2000:122
Valves
anti-scald, FEB 1999:12, 28
anti-siphon, MAY 2001:60, 64
gas shutoff, locating, NOV 2000:103
leakage sensor for, APR 2006:14, JUN 2006:11
pressure-balancing, FEB 1999:12, 28, MAY 2001:12, 28
pressure- relief, dripping, MAY 1998:12
shutoff, NOV 2001:12, JAN 2002:48, OCT 2002:14
dependable, AUG 2006:16
testing, OCT 2007:60
stop and waste, MAY 2001:60
stop-and-waste, MAY 2001:60
water, shutoffs for, NOV 2000:103
Vanities
building, OCT 2002:8092
buying, MAY 2003:6970
concrete cast, JAN 2008:70
new, MAY 2003:6882
Vapor barriers
for bathrooms, MAR 2003:1011, APR 2003:75
for showers, SEP 2001:7879
"smart," JAN 2007:95
vs. retarders, SEP 2001:98
Varnishes
alkyd vs. polyurethane, NOV 2005:51
exterior, JUN 2006:72, MAR 2007:24
sealers under, NOV 2005:51, 57
Vases, cleaning, AUG 2006:107
VCRs
child-proofing, OCT 2005:110
protectors for, MAY 1998:99
Vegetables
fall, AUG 2001:88
in flower gardens, APR 2000:108
Vehicles
acceleration for, NOV 2007:83
after-market parts for, NOV 2007:86
air conditioning in, recharging, AUG 2007:8889
air-dam replacement for, NOV 2007:84
air-filter changes for, MAY 2006:7879
air filters for
cabin, MAY 2007:8485
changing, MAY 2006:7879
air inside, APR 2002:8485
air purifiers for, MAY 2007:85
alignment checks for, NOV 2007:83
anti-fogger for, OCT 2002:99
antifreeze check for, OCT 2002:95
battery adapters for, side-terminal, OCT 2002:97
belts for
changing, JUN 2006:9293
quality, JUN 2006:92
serpentine, OCT 2002:9899
body molding of, repairing, OCT 2004:104105
brakes of
checks for, NOV 2007:83
substandard part for, AUG 2006:9395
bulbs in, SEP 2004:8889
carryall for, AUG 2005:116
cleaning, MAR 2005:8084, APR 2005:115118
coolant changes for, JUN 2007:8081, 8485
dash covers for, APR 2006:9091
defoggers of, repairing, NOV 2006:8789
door bumpers for, APR 2002:78
door panels of, removing, SEP 2006:105106
flares for, FEB 2004:78
floor mats for, FEB 2005:78
fuses for, AUG 2003:99102
replacing, AUG 2003:99102
glare reducers for, FEB 2005:77
headlights of, APR 2002:86
polishing, OCT 2005:102103
heater-hose repair for, APR 2004:130131
hood lifts for, OCT 2006:8990
inverters for, JUN 2005:118119
jacks with, AUG 2007:92
safety for, OCT 2007:8084
jump starting, OCT 2002:9697, JAN 2003:10, JAN 2006:9091, FEB 2007:76, MAR
2007:84
lights for
checking, MAY 2004:9
strap-mounted, FEB 2005:78
lubricating, JAN 2005:9091, JAN 2008:74
lumber racks for, FEB 2002:83
MAF sensors of, cleaning, APR 2007:84
memory functions in, SEP 2003:94
mirrors of, replacing, SEP 2006:103107, FEB 2007:77
odor removal for, MAR 2005:84, MAR 2007:83
oil for, storing, APR 2007:83
oil leaks in, detecting, NOV 2006:90
oil spills with, preventing, FEB 2007:77
oxygen-sensor replacement for, NOV 2007:85
paint of
reviving, APR 2005:118
touch-ups for, APR 2007:87
parking system for, laser, APR 2007:97
parts for, AUG 2007:91
after-market, NOV 2007:86
parts sources for, AUG 2007:91
pillows for, FEB 2005:78
power stations for, MAR 2007:84
power washing, MAR 2001:34
power-washing, APR 2004:7778
record files for, JUN 2004:113, OCT 2007:89
scrubber for, MAY 2007:91
seat-belt pads for, FEB 2005:76
seat covers for, FEB 2006:7678
seat warmers for, FEB 2005:78
shades for, FEB 2005:77
sockets of, SEP 2004:8889
speed-gas relationship for, NOV 2007:84
starter problems with, OCT 2007:85
steering-wheel covers for, FEB 2005:77
stethoscopes for, OCT 2007:84
stickers on, MAR 2005:84, APR 2005:116
stored, stacked, SEP 2007:1417
struts for, AUG 2007:91
taillight repairs for, APR 2002:82, JAN 2008:7273
taillights of
repairs for, APR 2002:82, JAN 2008:7273
solo testing, SEP 2003:97
taillight solo test for, SEP 2003:97
tarps for, FEB 2007:79
thermostat replacement for, NOV 2007:83
trailer connectors of, SEP 2005:122
transmission-fluid changes for, APR 2007:8081, 84
trip tests for, JUN 2007:82
trunks of
bumpers for, JAN 2006:93
organizers for, JAN 2008:79
tie-downs for, MAR 2007:88
wall protectors for, OCT 2006:96
warning flags for, JUN 2002:119
washer-fluid dispenser for, JUN 2006:94
washing
power-, APR 2004:7778
spot-free, NOV 1998:93
weatherstripping of, APR 2005:116, 118
care for, MAY 2007:86
wheel bearings of, repacking, NOV 2004:9697
wheels of, freeing, AUG 2007:90
windows of, crank for, SEP 2006:107
windshields of, treatment for, FEB 2007:76
windshield washers of
fluid dispensers for, JUN 2006:94
windshield-washers of, repairing, FEB 2007:7475
work lights for, LED, APR 2007:99, JAN 2008:76
. See Air filters; Batteries; Oil changes; Pickups; Spark plugs; Tires; Trailers; Wheels:
bearings for; Windshield wipers.
Veneer
chipping of, NOV 2001:61
as edge banding, OCT 2006:6668
edge trimmer for, OCT 2006:66
Ventilation
attic, NOV 2000:54
for attics, SEP 2001:100
for crawl spaces, SEP 2001:100
with fans, OCT 2001:45
heat-recovery, SEP 2007:1617
maintaining, OCT 1998:84
Vents
for bathrooms, MAR 2003:1011, JUN 2007:20
crawl-space, winterizing, JAN 2000:12
dryer, MAY 2001:17
sealing, JUN 2007:23
flashing for, replacing, SEP 2007:58
for flat roofs, OCT 2000:140
missing, problems from, SEP 2006:22
photovoltaic-powered, OCT 2005:18
pipes for, recalled, JAN 1999:14
plumbing, AUG 2001:96
reducers for, JUN 2007:24
ridge, OCT 2005:18
over shingle layers, MAR 2003:15
roof, JUN 2004:1216
sealing, OCT 2001:51, MAY 2006:58, 60
sizing, JUN 2004:14
soffit, JUN 2004:14
for toilets, FEB 2001:56, 57
for water heaters, JUN 2007:24
wind-driven turbine, OCT 2000:140
Vigoro, carts, MAY 2007:108
Vines
removing, JUN 2003:14
for shade, APR 1999:112
supporting, MAY 1998:51, JUN 1998:53
types of, JUN 1998:53
Vises
bar clamp, JUN 2000:15
handscrews as, FEB 2005:16
improvised, SEP 2001:86
jaw liners for, FEB 2001:94, OCT 2001:24, OCT 2003:22, APR 2005:22
light-duty, JAN 2002:92
from pipe clamps, MAY 2005:26
plan holders for, AUG 1998:20
portable, OCT 2001:94
tool bases for, APR 2005:24
tool-holder system for, JUN 2005:35
types of, JAN 2006:58, 59
Voltage testers, APR 2000:23
Volt-ohm meters, troubleshooting with, APR 2000:23
Vondriska, George, on new products, JAN 2006:95101, FEB 2006:8089, MAR 2006:8796
W
Wagner
cutting-in tool, JUN 2006:90
Glass Mask, JUN 2006:98
paint Glass Mask, JUN 2006:98
paint scraper, JUN 2006:91
steamer, FEB 2007:84
suction-loading roller, JUN 2006:90
texture sprayer, JUN 2007:91
Wainscoting
installing, NOV 1998:42, NOV 2001:3042
layout for, NOV 2005:4246
simple, NOV 2005:4049
Walks
board-, portable, AUG 2006:115
concrete, edgings for, JUN 2001:82
gravel, APR 2001:88
lights for, APR 2002:119
slip-proofing, JAN 2008:22
stone, MAR 2002:4049
building, MAR 2001:3846
planting, MAR 2002:4849
Wall beds, building, NOV 1998:72
Wall coverings, hole repair for, SEP 2000:12
Wallpaper
bubbles in, AUG 2006:37
flaps in, over nails, OCT 2005:105
hanging, NOV 1998:83, AUG 2002:6474
humorous, MAR 2001:95
removing, JAN 1998:89, MAR 1998:12, MAR 2003:101, FEB 2007:84
seams of, repairing, MAY 2007:20
smoothing, FEB 1999:14
stripper, JAN 1998:89
texturing over, AUG 2006:78
Walls
basement, finishing, AUG 2001:67
bathroom, remodeling, FEB 2001:5061
bearing
identifying, APR 1999:107, SEP 2005:9294
borders for, no-mow, AUG 2006:103
concrete
caps for, AUG 2001:54, 57
lath for, AUG 2001:44, 46
concrete on, applying, AUG 2001:46
cracks in, MAY 2005:13
cutting into, JAN 2001:36, 39, 4042, MAY 2001:3642, FEB 2005:52, 5758, 63
energy-efficient, FEB 1999:14
exterior, AUG 2004:5254
footings for, MAY 2002:4849
framing for, removing, AUG 1999:19
garden, drains for, MAR 2007:46
headers for, adding, JAN 2001:36
hollow, toggle bolts for, JAN 2001:52, 54, JAN 200154
iced, NOV 2006:23
inner, camera views of, NOV 2006:90
levels for, FEB 2004:33
moisture problems with, NOV 2006:22
panels for, mounting, SEP 2006:4448
patches for, matching, MAY 2002:114
penetrations of, flashing, NOV 2007:18
plumb bobs for, FEB 2004:31
pre-assembled, SEP 2002:4850, AUG 2004:44, 4648, MAY 2006:51, 5255
raising, JUN 2006:40, 42
removing, APR 1999:107, SEP 2005:90100
retaining
backfilling to, MAY 2001:106107
blockwork, APR 2000:133, APR 2004:8599
engineering, MAY 2001:103104
with interlocking block, MAY 2002:4457
level for, APR 2001:32
stone, MAR 2002:48, APR 2004:89
treated-lumber, SEP 2000:42
wood, APR 2004:90
retrofitting, MAY 2004:8692
roll-down plastic, MAY 2003:114
sheathing, SEP 2002:58, AUG 2005:47
soundproofing, JUN 1998:54, MAY 2002:1415, JAN 2004:82
with steel studs, FEB 2001:2432
stone, APR 2004:118120
modular, AUG 2006:5253, 55, 6671, 79
stone-veneer, AUG 2001:43, 4457
structure of, MAY 1999:94
tilt-up, JUN 2001:3548, SEP 2007:6970
utility checks for, FEB 2004:68
vinyl-sided, and decks, MAR 2003:12
wavy, baseboard against, NOV 2004:7172
wood, below-grade, MAY 2003:42
See also Air infiltration; Framing; Surface preparation.
Wardrobe Valet, clothes rack, AUG 2007:100
Warehome Studios tile, OCT 2006:25
Warner Tool Products, paint pads, JUN 2007:95
Washers (hardware), storing, APR 2003:128
Washing machines
efficiency with, OCT 2001:45
efficient, OCT 2001:45, NOV 2003:16, AUG 2006:97
filters of, cleaning, JAN 2006:12
flood protection for, SEP 2002:1011
hose repair for, MAR 2000:18
hoses for, MAR 2005:13
minders for, MAY 2001:99
quality, AUG 2006:90
insulation behind, JUN 2005:127
large-capacity, OCT 2006:26
leaking, SEP 2003:8391, MAY 2007:74
sensor for, APR 2006:14
leaking from, MAY 2007:74
leveling, AUG 2000:28, NOV 2006:74, JAN 2008:20
lines for
no-burst, JAN 1999:12
shutoffs for, JAN 1999:12
lint-trap maintenance for, NOV 2000:14
parts source for, SEP 2003:86
pumps in, SEP 2003:88
shelves for, FEB 2004:104
splash pans for, AUG 2006:89
steam, AUG 2006:97
tubs for, SEP 2003:9091
water temperature for, JUN 2007:16
See also Power washers.
Wasps
dealing with, AUG 2001:62, MAR 2005:135, APR 2005:135, MAY 2007:18
Water
bathroom fountain for, OCT 2004:114
containers for, collapsible, NOV 2007:26
drinking
contaminants in, JAN 1999:85
improving, JAN 1999:85
drinking improvements, JAN 1999:85
garden, locating, APR 2000:108, JUN 2000:118
heater lowering, OCT 1998:60
for plants, OCT 2006:94
pressure for
boosting, NOV 2006:23
testing, NOV 2006:23
rain, SEP 2002:72
saving, OCT 2001:44
for shop, SEP 2003:22
softeners for
pressurized, APR 2007:95
resins of, JUN 2006:17
test kit for, MAY 2005:108
treatment for, JAN 1999:85
unsafe, information on, APR 2000:12
See also Drainage; Hoses; Irrigation; Plumbing; Sprinklers.
Water filters
easy-access, JUN 2005:126
for refrigerator, SEP 2002:38
reverse-osmosis, JAN 1999:78, AUG 2007:16
selecting, JAN 1999:78, 85
Water gardens
bamboo sluice for, APR 2002:5059
electricity for, NOV 2001:89
pools for, APR 2002:52, 59
with preformed shells, AUG 2002:3245
pumps for, APR 2002:59, JUN 2004:42, 48
stone edges for, AUG 2002:4042
waterfall, JUN 2004:3848
See also Fountains; Pools.
Watering
buckets for, soaker, APR 2006:93
cans for, JUN 2003:96
See also Irrigation.
Water lines
bleeding, NOV 1999:12
pressure in, MAR 1999:14
shutoffs for, stuck, FEB 2004:102
vacation cutoff for, AUG 2006:88
Waterpik, showerhead, OCT 2006:106107
Water purifiers, maintaining, OCT 2000:10
Water repellents
choosing, MAR 2004:74, 8081
paintable, JUN 2006:70
Water softeners, maintaining, JAN 2000:10
Waxes
in carpets, FEB 2002:16
on carpets, removing, OCT 2000:16
using, FEB 2007:1011
Weatherstripping
on doors, OCT 2001:5662
for garage doors, SEP 2007:28
Weather vanes, AUG 1999:56
Web sites
for appliance parts, NOV 2001:87, SEP 2003:86
closet organizer, AUG 1999:16
on home improvement, NOV 2001:88
on house buying, MAR 2001:15
house satellite photos, AUG 1999:16
on insulation, SEP 2001:98, OCT 2001:38
on paint, FEB 2002:13
on roofs, JUN 1999:16
on toilets, MAY 2001:12
Wedges, cutting, AUG 2002:26
Weed barriers. See Mulch.
Weeders
crevice, JUN 2003:88
heavy-duty, APR 2003:114
upright, MAR 2006:88
Weeds
boiling water for, NOV 2001:60
in cracks, tool for, APR 2001:88
hammer puller for, NOV 2001:94
identifying, APR 2005:90
killing, APR 2005:91
mulch for, JUN 1998:49
pliers for, AUG 2001:89
propane torches for, APR 2000:108
removing, JUN 1998:49, AUG 1999:71
wastebaskets for, JUN 2001:86
See also Landscape fabric.
Weed trimmers
chaps for, FEB 2004:88
heads for, MAY 2002:2627
lubricating, SEP 2005:123
storage rack for, APR 1999:126
Wentz, Gary
on bathrooms, FEB 2006:4450
on bathroom upgrades, FEB 2006:4450
on bookcase, JAN 2006:3447
on bookcases, JAN 2006:3447
on concrete fountains, APR 2007:5866
on counter clearance, OCT 2006:3842
on counter clearances, OCT 2006:3842
on deck room, MAY 2007:3646
on drywall, FEB 2007:5257
on home care, APR 2006:1014, AUG 2006:1118, SEP 2006:1014, OCT 2006:1214
on home repair, JUN 2006:1014, NOV 2006:1216
on home repairs, JAN 2006:1011, FEB 2006:812, MAR 2006:913, MAY 2006:812, JUN
2006:1014, NOV 2006:1216, JAN 2007:1014
on home tips, AUG 2006:1118
on motion detectors, JUN 2006:5966
on radiant-floor heating, JAN 2007:6369
on repairs, JAN 2006:1011, FEB 2006:812, MAR 2006:913, JAN 2007:1014
on roofed deck room, MAY 2007:3646
on routers, NOV 2006:4959
on sheds, JUN 2006:3446
on storage bench, MAY 2007:5764
Wentz, Mac
on anchoring loose railings, MAR 1999:28
on butt joints, SEP 1998:16
on carbon monoxide, JAN 1999:65
on caulk, MAY 1999:14
on clamping, MAY 1999:84, 85
on clamping tricks ; block-and-wedge table, MAY 1999:85
on clamping tricks ; handscrew conversion, MAY 1999:84
on clamping tricks: long squeeze, MAY 1999:84
on clamping tricks ; stretchy clamp, MAY 1999:85
on concrete, JUN 1998:13, MAR 1999:101
on connect wire right, APR 1999:23
on cracking the mysteries of concrete, MAR 1999:101
on cupolas, AUG 1999:56
on defeating ice dams, SEP 1998:66
on drilling, JUN 1999:22
on drilling hard stuff, JUN 1999:22
on drywall butt joints, SEP 1998:16
on edge-cap press, MAY 1999:85
on the fine art of home wrecking, AUG 1999:19
on fireplaces, JAN 1999:64
on gifts, JAN 1999:65
on handy hints for home repair ; clean-edge caulk, OCT 1998:80
on handy hints for home repair; fiberglass screen p, OCT 1998:79
on handy hints for home repair: fridge door closer, OCT 1998:79
on handy hints for home repair; quick fix for drag, OCT 1998:79
on handy hints for home repair; reinforced shower, OCT 1998:80
on handy hints for home repair; small job concrete, OCT 1998:80
on handy hints for home repair: unsticking sticker, OCT 1998:80
on holiday hints & tips: Carbon monoxide season, JAN 1999:65
on holiday hints & tips : Cat-proof Christmas tree, JAN 1999:65
on holiday hints & tips: Fast $40 table, JAN 1999:64
on holiday hints & tips: fireplace jump-start, JAN 1999:64
on holiday hints & tips: gadgets for lights, JAN 1999:65
on holiday hints & tips: Last minute gifts, JAN 1999:65
on home repair, OCT 1998:79, 80, MAY 1999:24, JUN 1999:18
on home wrecking, AUG 1999:19
on how to build a cupola, AUG 1999:56
on how to install a lamp post, OCT 1998:66
on ice dams, SEP 1998:66
on lamp posts, OCT 1998:66
on lamp repair; nail pops ; hose fix ; pull knobs, MAY 1999:24
on lights, JAN 1999:65
on loose railings, MAR 1999:28
on making a neat caulk joint, MAY 1999:14
on patch a vinyl floor ; easy adjust hinges ; anch, JUN 1999:18
on patios, JUN 1999:30
on pouring concrete footings for decks, JUN 1998:13
on quick patio screen door tuneup, APR 1999:18
on raised stone patio, JUN 1999:30
on removing walls
part 1, APR 1999:107
part 2, MAY 1999:94
on rental tools, FEB 1999:77
on rental tools we love, FEB 1999:77
on revive a wood floor without sanding, JUN 1998:68
on running wire, FEB 1999:70
on running wire through walls, FEB 1999:70
on screen doors, APR 1999:18
on soldering, AUG 1998:23
on a solid foundation for tile, AUG 1999:91
on soundproofing, JUN 1998:54
on soundproofing your walls, JUN 1998:54
on tables, JAN 1999:64
on tick sticking, AUG 1998:84
on tick sticking: a simple secret for cutting comp, AUG 1998:84
on tile, AUG 1999:91
on Tips for better pipe soldering, AUG 1998:23
on wainscoting, NOV 1998:42
on wire connections, APR 1999:23
on wood floor, JUN 1998:68
on Xmas trees, JAN 1999:65
on before you remove a wall
part 1, APR 1999:107
part 2, MAY 1999:94
Werner Ladder Co.
ladders, MAR 2007:93
telescoping attic ladder, SEP 2007:113
Wet saws, for tile, OCT 2005:80
Wheelbarrows
dump, MAY 2007:108
handles for, JAN 2005:105
heavy items with, MAR 2002:74
improvement, MAR 1998:92
improving, MAR 1998:92
motorized, APR 2004:136
racks for, MAR 2004:103
spreader as, AUG 2001:88
steel-fabric, MAY 2003:108
stretch cords for, MAR 2005:88
tire repair for, APR 2000:30, AUG 2000:106
tires for, puncture-proof, AUG 2002:96
tool-cart, SEP 2003:21
See also Handles.
Wheels
bearings of, repacking, NOV 2004:9697
mounting, APR 2005:36
toy, AUG 2001:23
Whirlpools. See Bathtubs.
Wiebe, Bruce
on accurate cuts, MAY 1999:22
on air-powered glue injector, MAY 1999:22
on all-American cutting guide, AUG 1999:24
on angled holes, JAN 1999:20
on appliance-carton sawhorses, NOV 1999:36
on band saw circles, NOV 1998:40
on bandsaw circles, NOV 1998:40
on belt sander tool sharpening, AUG 1999:26
on better glue cap, JUN 1999:28
on better grindstones, OCT 1998:16
on bit adjuster, AUG 1999:26
on bit storage, MAR 1999:24
on box-making bit, JAN 1999:18
on brush cleaning, JUN 1998:22
on cabinet scraper, APR 1999:28
on carton sawhorses, NOV 1999:36
on center-finding, MAR 1999:26
on chainsaws, NOV 1998:21
on cheap but good wood vise, APR 1999:27
on chisel protectors, JUN 1998:24
on chuck keys, APR 1999:30
on chuck key's magnetic home, APR 1999:30
on circle center, NOV 1999:34
on circle center in seconds, NOV 1999:34
on circular saw cutting guide, AUG 1998:16
on circular-saw guide, AUG 1998:16
on coddled calculator, MAR 1999:26
on comfortable shop apron, JAN 1999:19
on cord holder, AUG 1998:16
on corner gluing aids, JUN 1999:28
on countersinking, JAN 1999:19
on crosscuts, MAR 1999:24
on crosscutting veneered plywood, NOV 1998:80
on customized marking gauge, JUN 1998:22
on custom-sanding bows, JUN 1999:27
on cutting guides, AUG 1999:24
on dent-free nail pulling, FEB 1999:20
on dowel storage, MAY 1999:22
on down draft sanding box, NOV 1999:33
on Drum sander dust collector, AUG 1998:18
on drum-sander dust collector, AUG 1998:18
on drying station, NOV 1999:34
on dust collector, AUG 1998:18
on easy-to-read nail sizes, AUG 1998:20
on easy-to-read square, NOV 1998:38
on economical bush cleaning, JUN 1998:22
on edge banding, JAN 1999:20
on edge-gluing clamps, FEB 1999:20
on E-Z glue bottle cap, AUG 1998:16
on far-reaching stop block, OCT 1998:18
on fastener tote, APR 1999:30
on featherboard-hold-down, AUG 1999:26
on featherboard with hold-down, AUG 1999:26
on the finest wood filler, MAR 1999:26
on fine-tuning with a miter saw, MAR 1999:24
on finishing small parts, JUN 1998:25
on furniture joint repair, JUN 1999:28
on furniture repair, JUN 1999:28
on gifts, NOV 2007:7175
on glue caps, AUG 1998:16, JUN 1999:28
on glue clamp stabilizers, APR 1999:30
on glue injectors, MAY 1999:22
on gluing scarf joints, JUN 1998:24
on grindstones, OCT 1998:16
on handy, in-hand notepad, JUN 1999:27
on here's a classic sawhorse : Grandpa's sawhorse, JAN 1999:17
on high-rise dowel storage, MAY 1999:22
on hinged router fence, FEB 1999:20
on hold-downs, OCT 1998:16
on homemade edge banding, JAN 1999:20
on joint-cutting box, OCT 1998:16
on jointer hold downs, OCT 1998:16
on the key to accurate table saw and router cuts, MAY 1999:22
on magnetic vise jaw cushions, AUG 1998:20
on marking gauge, JUN 1998:22
on miter fence, AUG 1998:18
on miter saw dust collector, JUN 1998:24
on miter-saw dust collector, JUN 1998:24
on miter saws, MAR 1999:24
on miter saw tuneup, NOV 1998:38
on miter-saw tuneup, NOV 1998:38
on nail pulling, FEB 1999:20
on nail sizes, AUG 1998:20
on no-slide miter fence, AUG 1998:18
on no-slide workbench, OCT 1998:18
on notepad, JUN 1999:27
on no-tip router, JUN 1998:25
on octagons, NOV 1998:38
on on-the-mark crosscuts, MAR 1999:24
on paint mixer, NOV 1999:36
on pegged table saw tools, NOV 1998:40
on pencils, OCT 1998:15
on pencils at the ready, OCT 1998:15
on plastic laminate, AUG 1998:20
on portable workshop, MAR 1999:23
on power paint mixer, NOV 1999:36
on project-drying station, NOV 1999:34
on pull-out router table, NOV 1998:37
on putty syringe, OCT 1998:18
on quick center-finding, MAR 1999:26
on quick wind cord holder, AUG 1998:16
on right on octagons, NOV 1998:38
on router bit storage, MAR 1999:24
on router fence, FEB 1999:20
on routers, JUN 1998:25
on router table, NOV 1998:37
on sanding-belt cleaner, JUN 1998:25
on sanding box, NOV 1999:33
on sawhorses, JAN 1999:17
on scarf joints, JUN 1998:24
on scrappy plastic laminate, AUG 1998:20
on screwdriver repair, NOV 1999:34
on screwdriver resurrection, NOV 1999:34
on scrounger's toolbox, NOV 1999:36
on set up shop with this workbench/assembly table, FEB 1999:18
on sharpen and use a cabinet scraper, APR 1999:28
on sharpening chain saws, NOV 1998:21
on shop apron, JAN 1999:19
on shop-made edge-gluing clamps, FEB 1999:20
on shop tips, JAN 2007:2528
on simple corner gluing aids, JUN 1999:28
on smoother countersinking, JAN 1999:19
on snap-on fence for bandsaw and drill press, MAY 1999:21
on snap-on fences, MAY 1999:21
on soft-shoe sanding belt eraser, JUN 1998:25
on spray paint holsters, JUN 1999:27
on squares, NOV 1998:38
on sticks of a thousand uses, JAN 1999:20
on stick uses, JAN 1999:20
on stop block, OCT 1998:18
on tablesaw tools, NOV 1998:40
on tapering legs, AUG 1998:14
on taper legs on a thickness planer, AUG 1998:14
on tips, JUN 2006:2325, SEP 2006:2632, NOV 2006:2528, MAR 2007:2731, OCT
2007:2529
on toolbox, NOV 1999:36
on tool sharpening, AUG 1999:26
on transparent bit adjuster, AUG 1999:26
on veneered plywood, NOV 1998:80
on vises, AUG 1998:20, APR 1999:27
on well-aimed angled holes, JAN 1999:20
on the well-clamped work table, AUG 1998:20
on wood filler, MAR 1999:26
on workbench, OCT 1998:18, FEB 1999:18
on workshop tips, JAN 2006:2425, FEB 2006:2325, MAR 2006:2124, APR 2006:2325,
MAY 2006:1923, AUG 2006:2024, OCT 2006:2223, MAY 2007:2529, NOV
2007:2933
on work table, AUG 1998:20
Williston, Marcia
on better foundation gardens, JUN 1998:52
on contain spreading plants, JUN 1998:49
on deck garden, JUN 1998:52
on excess water, JUN 1998:53
on fertilizer for newly planted trees, JUN 1998:53
on fertilizing trees, JUN 1998:53
on gardens, JUN 1998:52
on handy hints, JUN 1998:49, AUG 1998:52, 53
on handy hints for your yard and garden, JUN 1998:49, AUG 1998:53
on handy hints for your yard and garden: aerate yo, AUG 1998:53
on handy hints for your yard and garden: cheerful, AUG 1998:52
on handy hints for your yard and garden: compare c, AUG 1998:53
on handy hints for your yard and garden: easy comp, AUG 1998:52
on handy hints for your yard and garden: tip, AUG 1998:53
on handy hints for your yard and garden: tree stum, AUG 1998:53
on intruders, JUN 1998:53
on keep intruders away, JUN 1998:53
on pantyhose plant support, JUN 1998: 52
on plant supports, JUN 1998:52
on private deck garden, JUN 1998:52
on removing excess water, JUN 1998:53
on spend less time watering, JUN 1998:50
on spreading plants, JUN 1998:49
on watering, JUN 1998:50
Wind, zone maps for, MAY 2000:10
Window boxes
adding, JUN 2005:62
rot-proof, AUG 2000:77
wooden cover for, OCT 2005:107
Windows
Arts-and-Crafts style, NOV 2006:33, 34, JAN 2007:34
balance-cartridge replacements for, JAN 2000:21
basement egress, MAR 2001:8286
retrofitting, FEB 2001:6679
bedding caulk for, MAR 2006:13
bow
buying, MAY 2001:46
designing, MAY 2001:3536
buying, FEB 1998:46
casement, hardware for, FEB 2003:1314
caulk for, FEB 2001:60, 76, 78, MAY 2001:45, SEP 2002:102
caulking, MAY 2001:45
cornices for, AUG 2003:4858
crank replacements for, AUG 2000:28
double-hung, pins for, MAY 2001:88
double-insulated, failures of, FEB 2007:62, NOV 2007:22
double-pane
failures of, FEB 2007:62, NOV 2007:22
R-value of, FEB 2006:16
drip caps for, AUG 2001:74
drywalling around, MAR 2006:44, 53
energy performance of, FEB 2007:61
film for, OCT 2001:44
heat-blocking, JAN 2007:17
fire-safe, JAN 2001:7681
fit of, exterior, FEB 2007:63
flashing, MAY 2001:45
fogging, OCT 2000:100
frames for, AUG 2001:70
framing for, AUG 2001:70, JAN 2006:2933
glass-block
pre-assembled, FEB 2001:4849, 5052, 61
hardware sources for, FEB 2003:13
headers for, SEP 2000:140, JUN 2001:40
and heat gain, AUG 2006:51
high-efficiency, OCT 2001:36
inspecting, AUG 2007:24
installing, JUN 1998:80, AUG 2001:72, OCT 2001:71, SEP 2002:5860
wrong, OCT 2001:70
jalousie, repairing, JAN 2008:16
jamb-liner replacements for, JAN 2000:21
jamb liners for, vinyl, OCT 1998:8
lubricants for, MAY 2007:16
mechanical parts of, FEB 2007:60
moldings for, glazing, MAR 2006:13
new, MAY 2001:4244, MAR 2003:61
old
parts for, SEP 2005:20
removing, MAY 2001:3640, 46
painting, APR 2001:58, MAY 2002:116, JUN 2004:116, AUG 2004:63
parts for, FEB 2007:63
pollen filters for, OCT 2007:18
privacy film for, installing, MAR 2000:15
rating agency for, FEB 2007:61
reglazing, MAR 2006:1213
replacing, MAR 2003:6263, 6575
with inserts, MAR 2003:66, 6872
with kits, MAR 2003:67, 7375
vs. repairing, MAR 2003:6063
retrofitting
flashing for, MAY 2003:56, 6162
into vinyl siding, MAY 2003:5466
for rustic shed, AUG 2003:2627, 40
sash cord replacements for, JAN 2000:21
sash cords of, replacing, OCT 1998:25
sashes of, refinishing, MAR 2007:24
screens for, privacy, NOV 2004:109
sealing, MAY 2006:58, 60, 66, AUG 2006:1516, JAN 2008:63
seals broken, JAN 1999:14
for sheds, AUG 2007:5255
shelves for, AUG 2002:106, JAN 2003:104
sills for, JUN 2003:44, AUG 2003:42, AUG 2007:101
angle of, MAR 2003:73
concrete exterior, FEB 2001:79
size codes for, JAN 2000:21
spacers for, warm-edge, FEB 2007:62
stained-glass, JUN 2007:29
in steel doors, replacing, SEP 1998:13
stools of, JAN 1998:72, NOV 2002:32
storm
plastic, OCT 1998:8
unsticking, NOV 1999:20
sweating, FEB 2005:10
swing of, SEP 2000:10
tracks for, vinyl, OCT 1998:8
trim for, AUG 2001:7072, NOV 2001:32, 34, NOV 2002:62
matching, MAY 2001:4445, 46
triple-glazed, JAN 2007:22
upgrading, MAY 1998:67
vinyl-insert, NOV 2002:89
washing, APR 2000:130, APR 2003:2329
weatherstripping, OCT 2001:44, 56
wells for, MAR 2001:84
raising, APR 2000:115
See also Screens: window; Trim.
Window seats, building, MAY 2001:35, 46, JAN 2002:44, SEP 2004:44, 5860
Windshield wipers
inserts for, APR 2002:77
maintaining, SEP 2005:112113
winter, JAN 2008:74
Wine, rack for, SEP 2006:123
Wire cutters
holder, OCT 1998:93
jaw pads for, OCT 2004:109
soft jaws for, SEP 2006:29
Wireless Imaging, remote camera, AUG 2007:99
Wire nuts, loose, NOV 2004:86
Wire strippers
coaxial, MAR 2003:37
guide marks for, FEB 2004:26
illustrated, MAR 2001:61
using, MAR 2003:34, 41
Wiring
AFCIs in, diagnosing, JAN 2007:20
aluminum, cautions for, NOV 2001:45, MAR 2002:90, MAR 2003:83, JAN 2008:51
amperage of, upping, MAY 2001:10
arc-fault interrupters for, SEP 2002:13
for bathrooms, FEB 2001:56
as binders, JUN 2003:97
for boxes, junction, FEB 2006:3640
boxes for, SEP 1998:91, JUN 2000:96, MAR 2001:56, FEB 2004:47, FEB 2007:64
adding, SEP 2006:58
adjustable, MAR 2004:84
airtight, FEB 2004:15
capacity of, NOV 2001:46, FEB 2007:68
drywall cut-outs for, MAR 2004:2932, AUG 2005:7679
drywalling over, MAR 2006:48
extenders for, MAY 1998:64, NOV 2001:38, NOV 2002:10, JAN 2003:14, SEP 2004:58,
FEB 2007:67
installing, NOV 2002:37, 38
junction, FEB 2006:3640
mounting jig for, NOV 2001:64
replacing, MAY 2004:70, JAN 2008:51
retrofitting, NOV 2001:45, 46, FEB 2003:72, SEP 2003:72, 78, JUN 2004:106108
sizing, MAR 2002:8990, SEP 2003:74, OCT 2003:48, JUN 2004:104106, MAR 2006:71
testing, MAY 2005:88, JAN 2008:50
tying into, FEB 2003:8
weatherproof, NOV 2001:9
breakers for, SEP 2000:12
cable for
protecting, FEB 2007:65
pulling, FEB 1999:70, NOV 1999:118, MAR 2001:6061, FEB 2003:68, 70, 73, SEP
2003:7476, 78, OCT 2003:46, 48, 50, 5254, MAR 2005:9899, OCT 2005:107,
SEP 2006:24
stapling, MAR 2001:62, OCT 2001:105, NOV 2002:38
CAT-5e, NOV 2002:3548, JAN 2006:7578
for ceiling fans, MAY 2001:5156
chases for
baseboard, FEB 2004:93
wall, NOV 2002:69, 7576
circuit-breaker IDs for, AUG 2000:107
circuit breakers in
aid for, AUG 2002:106
checking, NOV 2004:8283
explained, JUN 2001:102106
circuit locating for, alone, FEB 2000:54
circuits in, AUG 2005:16
figuring, OCT 2003:4850, 68
GFCI, MAY 2001:8285, NOV 2001:8, 9, 44, JAN 2002:13, APR 2003:12, OCT 2003:68,
MAR 2004:21, MAY 2004:81, SEP 2004:26, NOV 2004:83
identifying, MAR 2002:14
overload prevention for, JAN 2000:106
recording, MAY 2006:98
clamps for, FEB 2007:67
conduit for, APR 2002:94
bending, MAY 2004:7274, 7678
connecting, APR 1999:23, MAR 2001:12, 6466, NOV 2001:48, JUN 2002:113, AUG
2004:29, SEP 2005:12, FEB 2007:65
dishwasher, SEP 1998:10
for electric range, MAY 2001:1011
exterior
covers for, AUG 2006:18
for lights, APR 2004:5971
fishing
with magnets, JUN 2000:97, 131
with tubing, MAY 2000:126
flashing boots for, NOV 2007:18
fuses for, NOV 2004:82
for future needs, SEP 2001:89
for garages, SEP 2006:36
gauge in, MAR 2002:90
GFCIs for
installing, FEB 2007:69, NOV 2007:40
testing, FEB 2007:14, JUN 2007:19
in workshops, AUG 2006:34
glossary of, JUN 2001:102103
grounding, MAR 2002:89, 9092, NOV 2002:46, MAY 2005:88, 9092, FEB 2007:66, JAN
2008:22
holes for, MAR 2001:58, OCT 2006:94, APR 2007:18
hot, MAY 2001:96, NOV 2001:45
indoor-outdoor, MAY 1998:13
inspecting, AUG 2007:24
insulating around, JAN 2008:37
insulation around, SEP 2001:9697, OCT 2003:28, JAN 2008:37
knob-and-tube, JUN 2005:2022
knot for, underwriter's, SEP 2004:17
loads for, JUN 2001:106, NOV 2001:44, MAY 2004:74
exceeded, NOV 2001:44
mast flashing, MAR 1998:14
mistakes in, APR 2002:94, FEB 2007:6469
nail guards for, SEP 2006:25
neatening up, MAY 1999:46, NOV 1999:73, 74, FEB 2004:103, SEP 2004:104
neutral, vs. hot wires in, NOV 2005:22
outlets for, NOV 2006:1416
adding, NOV 2001:4448
continuous, MAY 2006:38
diagnosing, NOV 2004:8186
exterior, JAN 2008:4853
grounding, AUG 1999:29
installing, NOV 2007:3740, JAN 2008:28
in multi-purpose station, JUN 2006:97
quality, AUG 2004:31, NOV 2007:38
replacing, NOV 2004:85
resetting, NOV 2006:71
spacers for, JUN 1999:92, FEB 2007:66
template for, SEP 2003:97
testing, FEB 2007:14
tightening, JAN 2003:14
timers for, JAN 2008:53
two-slot, APR 2003:12
weatherproofing, MAY 2002:16, MAR 2005:10
panel boxes for
inspecting, MAY 2001:1011
sub, MAY 2001:1011
panel box for, inspecting, MAY 2001:1011
panels for, sub, MAY 2001:1011
pictures of, retaining, JUN 2005:127
planning for, MAR 2001:61, OCT 2003:4752
plates for, oversize, APR 2006:14
of plugs, SEP 2000:8
plugs of
hot, SEP 1998:10
replacing, SEP 2004:14, 1819
posts for, APR 2004:61, 6470
protecting, from paint, AUG 2004:5860, 63
for radiant floors, JAN 2002:58, 6264
ratings for, FEB 2000:12
receptacles for
adding, FEB 2003:8
switches for, AUG 2002:8
wrapping, FEB 2005:9
relocating, OCT 2002:8890
roughing in, MAR 2001:5568
safety with, JAN 2000:12
for service upgrade, OCT 1998:10
sheathed, stripping, MAR 2003:41
shocks from, preventing, SEP 1998:96
small, clips for, APR 2001:50
for soffits, AUG 2005:8094
for speakers, MAR 2004:7071
strippers for, JUN 2002:119, AUG 2004:26
stripping, MAR 2003:3137, 36, 37, SEP 2004:1417
supplies for, MAR 2001:55, 68, NOV 2002:39, 42
surface-mounted, MAY 2004:6781, NOV 2006:1416
surge protectors for, JAN 2005:17
terminals in, hot vs. neutral, FEB 2007:68, NOV 2007:38
testers for
circuit, MAY 2005:85, 88
continuity, MAY 2005:85, 90
non-contact, MAY 2005:85, 8687
in tilework, OCT 2003:42
tools for, OCT 2003:4647
trays for, AUG 2004:115
240v, MAY 2001:10, JUN 2001:106
under-cabinet, APR 2007:31, JUN 2007:32
underground, OCT 1998:66, NOV 2001:89, APR 2004:6062, APR 2005:7274
digging near, SEP 2004:24, 80
for unfinished areas, APR 2002:8994
240v, MAY 2001:10, JUN 2001:106
voltage of
testing, JUN 2005:26
240 vs. 120, SEP 2007:22
in walls
steel-framed, FEB 2001:30, 32
thin, MAR 2001:66
wire nuts for, AUG 2004:26, 28, 29
for workbenches, MAY 1998:99, NOV 2006:66, 69
for workshops, JAN 2003:72
wrapping, NOV 2000:12
See also Electrical cords; Entertainment centers; Extension cords; Fuses; Inverters; Light
fixtures; Switches.
Witch's hat, building, AUG 1999:56
Wood
bending, MAR 2007:5658
and concrete, fastening, FEB 2000:25
diameter of trees, measuring, MAY 1998:19
heart-, AUG 2003:9293
-phenolic, for countertops, OCT 2002:69
plug removal for, APR 2000:20
precautions, FEB 1999:82
precautions with, FEB 1999:82
prepainting, MAY 1999:47
putty preserver, OCT 1998:92
rot in
arrested, FEB 2003:12
causes of, JAN 2001:6062
epoxy repair for, JAN 2001:5865
rotten
causes of, JAN 2001:6062
epoxy repair for, JAN 2001:5865
selecting, MAY 2004:58
sistering, MAY 2002:113
source for, eco-responsible, APR 2002:123
for stairs, AUG 2003:96
thin, cutting, FEB 2000:16
tips, FEB 1999:82
tips on, FEB 1999:82
treated, MAR 1998:90, AUG 2003:92, 93
cut ends of, APR 2002:103, SEP 2004:22
cutting, APR 2002:103
drying, MAR 2005:56
incompletely, APR 2002:103
labels of, APR 2002:102
levels of, JAN 2007:21
paint for, JUN 2006:70
staining, JUN 1999:14, APR 2003:12
toxicity of, MAR 2002:15, MAY 2002:18, APR 2004:27, MAR 2005:5254
water repellent for, APR 2002:103
See also Lumber.
Workbenches
assembly, JUN 2002:99
bench dogs for, NOV 2006:62, 65, 66
boards overlapping, FEB 1998:62
bottle caddy for, SEP 2003:96
building, JAN 2006:5669
built-in, SEP 2005:59, 7879
clamps, portable, AUG 1998:20
from doors, SEP 1998:63, JUN 2002:99, 102
doors for, SEP 2005:58, 60, 61, 74
drawers for, SEP 2005:58, 60, 61, 6668, 76, NOV 2006:62, 66
extension for, FEB 2002:96
floor padding for, OCT 2007:29
fold-down, FEB 2007:23
folding, JAN 1998:108, MAY 2000:82, AUG 2000:116, MAR 2002:19, JUN 2002:102, SEP
2003:3338, FEB 2007:23
lighting over, NOV 2006:62, 65, 66
mobile, SEP 2003:21, JAN 2005:42, 5262, MAR 2005:16
modular, JAN 2003:5872, 5870
no-slide, OCT 1998:18
plastic for, SEP 2005:28
plywood top, MAR 2000:24
plywood tops for, MAR 2000:24
potting-shed, AUG 2003:2627, 44
protecting, MAY 2002:32, 111, AUG 2004:36, OCT 2006:23, JAN 2008:32
quick, MAR 2006:21
legs for, APR 2007:96
rehabilitation, MAR 2000:24
shelves for, NOV 2006:62
simple, heavy, SEP 2004:35, JAN 2008:5460
simple heavy, SEP 2004:35, JAN 2008:5460
temporary, FEB 1999:18
temporary plans, FEB 1999:18
tool bases for, APR 2005:24, JUN 2005:35
tool caddies for, SEP 2003:96
tops for, AUG 2004:34, JAN 2005:105
towel holders for, APR 2005:23
trays for, magnet, SEP 2001:24
wall-hung, NOV 2006:6069
wiring for, MAY 1999:46, NOV 2006:69
See also Clamping: tables for.
Working alone, tips for, FEB 2000:54
Workshops
apron, JAN 1999:19
cabinets for, JAN 2003:72, JAN 2005:4243, 6471
rolling, APR 2006:23
carpet for, JAN 2005:32
cleanup station for, MAR 2000:126
dustpan for, JUN 2001:22
foldaway, SEP 2003:3042
heating, NOV 2004:2021, SEP 2007:104
light fixtures for, SEP 2003:89
lost items in, recovering, JUN 1998:104
portable, MAR 1999:23
plans for, MAR 1999:23
water jug for, SEP 2003:22
wiring for, JAN 2003:72
GFCI, AUG 2006:34, SEP 2006:58
See also Storage.
Worth Home Products, pendant-light kit, MAY 2007:104
Wreaths, on doors, JAN 1998:51
Wrenches
adjustable, SEP 2002:92, NOV 2005:100
large-mouthed, NOV 2006:98
basin, JAN 2002:4850, FEB 2006:64, JUN 2006:11
box-end, OCT 2003:22
tight-spot, NOV 1999:119
coded to vehicle, FEB 2000:87
color-coding, JAN 2007:26
8-in-1, SEP 2002:100
hex, JUN 2005:126
impact, buying, SEP 2007:90
8-in-1, SEP 2002:100
with in-handle sockets, OCT 2004:112
keepers for, FEB 2001:38, MAR 2005:24
locknut, MAY 2005:96
marking, JUN 2005:113
pipe innovative, MAR 2004:88
racks for, SEP 2004:38
ratcheting
right-angle, APR 2007:91
swing-arm, SEP 2002:100
right-angle, ratcheting, APR 2007:91
sizes of, improvising, FEB 2000:51
spanner, SEP 2003:9091
stubby, AUG 2001:99
swing-arm ratcheting, SEP 2002:100
telescoping lug, FEB 2004:77
See also Sockets.
Wristbands, duct-tape, SEP 2000:127
Y
Yellow jackets, dealing with, AUG 2001:64, APR 2002:105
Z
Zippers, adhesive-backed, JAN 2004:62
Zip ties
over-sized, MAR 2004:84
reusing, NOV 2001:61
Zircon
LaserBall 360, MAY 2006:92
stud finder, APR 2007:98

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