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Daniel Morrison, Senior Web Producer, Fine Homebuilding & Green Building Advisor | July 20th, 20101 comment

FineHomebuilding.com is looking for a few good builders, remodelers, architects, and/or building professionals to contribute to our blogs. We have three places where you can contribute: The Digital...

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Q&A Spotlight: How Green Are Tankless Water Heaters?

Official Fine Homebuilding Post, editor | July 19th, 2010

If your super-efficient tankless system gives you an endless supply of hot water, you might actually be more likely to waste energy and water.

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When imperfect is ideal--a recipe for spalted kitchen cabinets

Maureen Friedman, FHB editorial admin | July 16th, 20101 comment

With a few key ingredients (and a shop full of woodworking tools) you too can create your own spalted kitchen cabinets just like Fine Homebuilding’s September 2010 back cover contributor Geoff Alexander*. If you think this might be the perfect recipe for your own kitchen be forewarned--you’ll need to get started ASAP. The first four ingredients need to “marinate” for a long, long, long time. Alexander began cooking up the recipe for his unique cabinetry way back in 1993—and that’s not including the time it took to grow the bay laurel trees!

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BUILDING SKILLS: Tape Housewrap Seams to Keep Water and Air Out

Official Fine Homebuilding Post, editor | July 14th, 20103 comments

Learn how to seal building paper seams for water-tight exterior walls.

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Women as a Growing Force in the Housing Market

Richard Defendorf, contributor | July 13th, 2010

As Generation Y segues from renting to homebuying, women and certain minority groups are expected to drive demand, a research firm says

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Return of Some Classic Hand Tools

Justin Fink, Senior Editor | July 13th, 20104 comments

Just like a old leather tool belt or worn pair of double-knee Carhartts, there's a certain romance to classic hand tools. I was flipping through the latest Garrett Wade catalog and decided it would...

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Safer Electrical Plugs and Outlets Save Lives and Energy

Daniel Morrison, Senior Web Producer, Fine Homebuilding & Green Building Advisor | July 12th, 20104 comments

A talk from a recent TED conference illustrates how to improve on 130 year old technology

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Senco's New Hoseless Trim Nailer is a Game Changer

Justin Fink, Senior Editor | July 9th, 20104 comments

With no gas cartridge to change, and no mechanical flywheel to wait for, this fast and portable trim gun is well worth its premium price.

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Fireman's Fund's Updated Green Coverage

Richard Defendorf, contributor | July 8th, 2010

Expanded coverage for energy efficiency upgrades and environmental improvements

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Is your vac compliant with EPA lead regs? (hint: who knows...)

Justin Fink, Senior Editor | July 7th, 20103 comments

So, by now we all know about the strict lead regulations being handed down by the EPA (if you don't know, you aren't visiting www.finehomebuilding.com nearly as often as most doctor's would...

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Manufactured Deck Railings Look Good, But Do They Last?

Official Fine Homebuilding Post, editor | July 6th, 20109 comments

Read about deck railing designs, systems safety, and materials. Build custom deck railings that look great and last long. Pros and cons of different deck railing systems.

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Handy little nailset

Justin Fink, Senior Editor | July 1st, 20102 comments

This review was emailed to me by a long-time Fine Homebuilding tipster Don Mathis: Any old fool can drive nails under good conditions, but in hard to reach places (like hardwood tongue & groove...

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Keep a Paintbrush From Drying Out Between Coats

Chuck Miller, special-issues editor | July 1st, 201014 comments

Washing a brush after every coat of paint can be a real drag. Follow this tip and your bristles will stay straight, and the brush should stay wet for days.

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Reader Email: Bargain bin flooring nailer?

Justin Fink, Senior Editor | June 28th, 20105 comments

I got an email this weekend from a reader that had a question about the off-brand flooring nailer pictured in last issue's What's the Difference? on flooring fasteners. Here's the...

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Dewalt's slim, balanced approach to 12v

Justin Fink, Senior Editor | June 25th, 2010

DeWalt may be late to the game as far as 12v Li-ion tools are concerned, but their new entries appear to be solid competition for the current market leaders.

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Does Rigid Foam Insulation Trap Moisture in the Walls?

Official Fine Homebuilding Post, editor | June 24th, 20108 comments

You can seriously cut your home's demand for energy by adding rigid insulation, but will wrapping your home with foam cause the walls to rot?

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'Concealed' Screwed-Down Decking

Mike Guertin, editorial advisor | June 22nd, 20106 comments

Want the look of hidden fastener attached decking and the positive anchoring you get with screws? Then check out the Kreg Deck Jig.

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Folding Trick Makes Sandpaper Last Longer

Chuck Miller, special-issues editor | June 18th, 20101 comment

Learn an old carpenter's trick for getting a sheet of sandpaper to last. All it takes is two folds and a quick slice with a knife.

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Tough Folding Tweezers Easily Remove Splinters

Justin Fink, Senior Editor | June 17th, 20102 comments

Pull the most stubborn splinters on the spot with folding tweezers that clip to your keychain.

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Use SketchUp to create a 3D framing model

Matt Jackson, member | June 15th, 201013 comments

These short video clips show how you can quickly create a 3D model of a simple framed structure. See how to use some basic SketchUp functions and features to plan a project.

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