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November 2008 Issue:

10 trade secrets

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Get the most from your contractor; Gifts you can build for less than $50; 6 full plans for projects you can build this weekend; Save thousands on your bathroom reno and more!

GIFT PROJECTS
- COLLAGE IN A CINCH
  32
  A picture-perfect present to preserve memories
- BRANCH OUT
  34
  Build a coat tree for your front hall from a single 4x4
- MAGAZINE MANSION
  38
  This rack made from quartersawn white oak is a great gift for your favourite reader
- TREASURE CHEST
  44
  Kids will love to build (and load up) this toy trunk
- SERVE IT UP
  46
  Customize this easy-to-build tray for a unique gift
FEATURES
- MASTER'S WORKSHOP
  26
  Personalize your projects with handmade pulls
- SHOP TALK
  9
  Depth stop / Cathy Dalrymple in Nicaragua / the right fire extinguisher for your shop / Testimonies Craftex drum sander and Abranet sanding discs
- HOME WORKS
  70
  Expert advice on installing a dryer vent and building with SIPs / seasonal furnace maintenance / Testimonies Water leak alarm and Tarantula boots
HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL SECTION
- 10 TRADE SECRETS
  50
  Keep your contractor happy
- BIG CHANGE
  55
  Update your bathroom on a budget
- NO-NAIL FLOORING
  60
  Get started with click flooring
- GAME TIME
  64
  Organize the family's sports gear
DEPARTMENTS
- EDITOR'S NOTE
  4
  Doing it yourself
- LETTERS
  6
  A deck to remember
- TOOLBOX
  18
  Judge a bookcase by its craftsmanship
- PAUL'S PLACE
  82
  Stalking the elusive contractor