Foam sandwich doors

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An energy-saving door can be constructed out of plywood panels and styrofoam for less than $78. A two-part epoxy resin should be used to ensure a waterproof bond between the foam and wood. The foam pieces should fit together tightly.

Author: Butler, Marya, Butler, Paul
Doors

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Mantels come back

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Instructions for building, assembling, finishing and installing a custom fireplace mantel are given. The design is by Tony Zagrafides of Newport Mantel in Newport Beach, CA, which offers mail-order custom design mantels.

Author: Butler, Marya, Hoffman, Robert N., Butler, Paul
Mantels

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An almost all-plywood cabin

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An energy efficient cabin can be built by do-it-yourselfers. The plans plus basic construction techniques for the cabin are outlined. A supplier list and information for ordering plans are included.

Author: Butler, Marya, Butler, Paul
Housing, Cover Story, Dwellings, Vacation homes

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