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September 2009 Issue:

September 2009

Simple plans to build four great projects this weekend; Install new French doors with ease; Build your own maintenance-free fence in two days; The tool you won't want to live without; Build a family-sized bike rack; The latest trends and installation tips for flooring and more!

Table of Contents

HOME IMPROVEMENT

18 Pick Your Style
Discover the biggest flooring trends underfoot and install them yourself. 

30 Weekend Warrior
Build a durable composite fence in two days.

44 In a Jamb
Prehung French doors require a small effort but have a big impact.

DIY PROJECTS

26 Built to Suit
Simple construction plus design equals an elegant shelf project.

38 Rack ’em Up
Get your welding skills in gear with this heavy-duty bike rack.

48 Shake a Leg
Easy to build and easy to use, this three-legged table is the perfect outdoor accessory.

52 Building on History
Get inspiration from heritage materials for your own heirloom projects. 

SHOP TALK

8 Need It
Awesome oscillating tools.

9 Ask a Pro
Fix a leaky eavestrough.

11 Ask a Pro
Redoing a bathroom floor.

11 Mystery Tool
Countersink brace bit.

14 Testimony
Bosch 36-volt combo kit.

DEPARTMENTS

5 Editor’s Notebook

6 Letters
Workshop graffiti and forum tips.

16 Toolbox
On track.

61 Crossword

62 Insider
The loudest tool is the cannon.

66 Paul’s Place
A craft worth sticking with.

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