Which brings me to the importance of the pedestal. I am told they are topple-tippy things, a precarious risk to be stood upon. Once placed up there, the only place we can go is down. I disagree. We ...

Get straight cuts with a circular saw and guide. To see how to make a guide, go to familyhandyman.com and search for “saw guide.” The first step is cutting the plywood parts to the right size. Follow ...