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Finally, after a cool, rainy spring, June has come through like a lion, not May. But who cares, we’ve got more important things to talk about—woodworking projects, home reno plans, barbecuing—than the weather, as good as it is. Which brings me to Canadian Home Workshop’s double Summer 2008 issue, the perfect summer-reading elixir. With seven outdoor building projects, each with full plans, this issue, on newsstands now, sizzles. Here’s what’s in store. Lucky Seven Summer 2008 includes plans for seven outdoor projects including campfire benches, a wooden beach caddy, an outdoor storage bench (perfect for the dock) and solar-powered path lights built to look like miniature lighthouses. Plus, for the gardeners in our midst, the Summer issue features a Victorian-era gazing ball project that’s sure to impress garden party guests. Boathouse Basics Workshop expert Don Ross tackles the iconic summertime project for cottage owners: the boathouse. Spanning nearly 10 pages, Ross gives us the lowdown on shoreline protection and permits, the difference between floating and cribbed docks, cleats, green building and everything else you ever wanted to know about boathouses but were afraid to ask. No-Pain Panes Double-pane windows are great choices for energy efficiency, but sometimes single-pane windows are best when it comes to antique-looking, traditional wood windows, especially interior windows that are more for show than blocking out the elements. With this in mind, Michel Roy shows us how to return traditional single-pane windows back to their former glory. All this in Summer plus three tool testimonies, Steve Maxwell on working with MDF and Jay Somerset on the DirectBuy shopping club. Dream Deck Contest If you haven’t already submitted your Dream Deck Contest entry, get rolling! The July 7 submission deadline is fast-approaching. For more information, click here. If you’re looking for inspiration, here are the 2007 Dream Deck Contest winners. Project Plans We’re always working on ways to improve our project plans and make them clear and easy to understand. If you see something you like, or something we can do better, let us know. Email comments to letters@canadianhomeworkshop.com or write to: Canadian Home Workshop 25 Sheppard Avenue West Toronto, Ont. |
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| Upcoming Woodworking Shows | ||||||
August 10 to 11 - Welbeck Woodcrafters Expo - (519) 369-2144 August 18, 19 - Shuswap Carvers & Woodworkers Show & Sale - (250) 675-3747 September 28, 29, 30 - Woodstock Wood Show - (519) 423-6722 For more wood shows, check with your local woodworking clubs. For a full listing of upcoming shows, or to send us a new listing, click here |
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Q: I'm remodelling my second-floor bathroom, on which floats above the outside deck, and I want to install an electric radiant floor with tiles. What is the best setup for this job? —John Rock A: Assuming your floor joists are 2X10, there’s no need to go through the hassle—and considerable expense—of multiple insulation methods (spray foam, high-density foam boards, cellulose, and so on). Instead, use a double layer of Roxul insulation. Pick up a bundle for 2X4 walls (R14) and a bundle for 2X6 walls (R22) for a total R-value of R36, an insulation value likely higher than your walls and ceiling, so you should have virtually no heat loss through the floor. Next, lay the insulation batts in the cavities. Then staple a layer of 6-mil poly-vapour barrier overtop. Follow this by screwing 3/4" plywood (not OSB) into the joists every four inches to the joists, and then top with a layer of mastic or thin-set and concrete board (check the concrete board manufacturers recommendations for adhesives). Finally, install the radiant system and tiles. —Ryan Shervill For more Ask A Pro, please click here. |
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You can also post messages or read what other readers have to say at the Workshop Buzz Forum. While you’re here, check out our new Town Square area. A virtual art gallery and flea market, the Town Square is for viewing and posting project pictures or (very soon) video, and for selling and buying used tools, wood, fixtures and back issues of Canadian Home Workshop—you name it! |
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| COMING IN SEPTEMBER |
| Green:
the ubiquitous word is sprouting up everywhere these days, and for
good reason. Green
building is not only the responsible way to go, but also the more
efficient, which means savings for you. The September issue covers
all things green as it relates to DIY and woodworking. How green do we get? We show you how to source and build with alternative lumber such as old pallet wood, test out cordless mowers, investigate the greenest homes in Canada—including a Mike Holmes masterpiece—and much more. |
