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Hammer Drill-Drivers Exposed
The Tool Hound takes the lid off a hammer drill-driver for a peek inside.
Double Duty Blocking Jig
Build a double duty jig specially made for cutting two different sizes of blocking
Tankless Water Heater Tech
Thinking of a hot water upgrade? Step inside a tankless water heater for insights on its inner workings.
A Winning Wood Floor
See how photographer Randy O'Rourke spent nine hours suspended from the ceiling to get the back-cover photo for Fine Homebuilding 's February/March issue
What's New in the Building Industry?
New products at the 2010 International Builders' Show run the gamut from the absurd, to the awesome.
Home Building for Disaster Victims
Haiti needs homes and we're looking for your construction input. What elements should fall under the "must have" category for any simple home design?
The Inspector Gets Zapped
Help untangle an electrical nightmare with a brand new edition of our online game, The Inspector.
An Upgrade for Old Bones
In part III of our ongoing series, learn how modern upgrades were incorporated into an 18th century timber-frame shell.
Build an Asphalt Shingle Cutting Guide
Ditch the traditional straightedge and utility knife combo for an easy-to-build shingle cutting guide that will help you race through roofing jobs.
NEW! Drywall Calculator
Enter your room dimensions to determine the quantity of tape, mud, screws, and drywall sheets for your next project.
The Tool Hound's Take on Two Bits in One
Our resident Tool Hound takes on Bosch's new double-duty driver bit.
Water Heaters: Tank or Tankless?
Learn how tank and tankless water heaters work, how to choose and size one to suit your needs, and how to save money and energy in the process
by Dave Yates
Remodeling Guide
Our pros offer expert how-to advice for upgrading every room in the house.
Concrete Countertops, Up Close
A primer on building three-part forms for custom installations
by Jeremy French, Matt Kabat
Build a Simple Clamp for Perfect Miters
Convert a spring clamp and two drywall screws into a strong miter clamp for assembling tight joints.
2010: A Look Ahead
Pondering the future of the building industry—from the economy and best practices, to upcoming trends in tools and materials.
New Uses for Your Old Tape Measure
Bring a little levity to your holidays with this must-see video on superhuman tape measure techniques.
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