This text includes over 350 site-proven tips
For over 20 years, Fine Homebuilding readers have consistently picked the Tips and Techniques column as their favorite part of the magazine. Its easy to understand why. This is the place where veteran carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and other tradesmen share their shortcuts, trade secrets, jigs, and ingenious solutions. With over 350 entries, this collection of job-site gems will help you get the job done better and faster -- and it may even save you some money in the process. 160 pp.
Written by the pros who actually do the work, these articles will help you to:
- Solve tricky layout problems
- Use jobsite scraps to build useful jigs, benches, work tables, braces, and sawhorses
- Save time and money with special techniques
- Eliminate costly mistakes when installing expensive materials
- Solve common problems with plumbing, electrical, and HVAC installations
- Correct mistakes quickly and easily
Up until now, you had to page through 112 pounds of back issues to uncover the best gems from Fine Homebuildings Tips & Techniques. This new book puts these winning jobsite solutions right at your fingertips. To get the best results when building or remodeling, you need advice from the best professionals in the business. For Pros By Pros books bring together expert designers, builders, and remodeling pros who have written for Fine Homebuilding magazine. 160 pp.
Table of Contents:
- Measuring, Marking & Layout
- Horses, Benches, Boxes & Belts
- Shortcuts, Tips & Tricks with Tools
- Site-Built Tools & Jigs
- Masonry & Foundation Work
- Framing Solutions & Shortcuts
- Framing Jigs
- Roofing, Siding & Exterior Trim
- Insulation
- Doors
- Drywall
- Trim & Finish Carpentry
- Painting & Caulking
- Electric & Plumbing
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