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Have You Considered Vinyl Siding, Lately?

Fernando Pages Ruiz, contributor | January 29th, 20103 comments

Considering advances in product quality, energy efficiency, and improved manufacturing, it pays to take a second (or third) look at vinyl siding.

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Drywall Screw Pickup Tip

Dadzor, member | January 28th, 20102 comments

Ever spill a mess of drywall screws and prick your fingers picking up the sharp little suckers? Well, There's a Better Way...

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The New Magazine

Rob Yagid , associate editor | January 28th, 20104 comments

Yesterday, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the Ipad. Do you want a digital version of FineHomebuilding?

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Block-Cutting Guide

Chuck Miller, special-issues editor | January 28th, 20102 comments

Easy-to-make jig for cutting blocking when framing

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Super Glue on Steroids

Justin Fink, Senior Editor | January 28th, 20102 comments

Ever since I tried my first sample, of 2p-10 adhesive I’ve been hooked, or stuck rather

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IBS 2010: Green Builder Donates 1,000 Homes to Haitians

Fernando Pages Ruiz, contributor | January 28th, 20105 comments

New building technology firm, InnoVida™, donates 1,000 homes to Haiti using Fiber Composite Structural Insulated panels introduced at IBS.

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IBS 2010: Last Tango in Vegas

Fernando Pages Ruiz, contributor | January 27th, 2010

A veteran's take on this year's International Builders' Show: Things can't get any worse

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Taking the pain out of homebuilding

Debra Silber, senior editor | January 27th, 20109 comments

There’s no doubt homebuilders are hurting. Former contractor and longtime yoga instructor Allan Nett is offering some relief.

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Share your tax tips for contractors

Brian Pontolilo, editor | January 26th, 20103 comments

It's tax season again. Here are some tips for contractors from Grant Thornton International. Let's see what other good tax advice we can come up with.

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Reciprocating Blade Test is Officially Underway!

Justin Fink, Senior Editor | January 26th, 20101 comment

You all helped weigh in on the types of blades that we should test, and some ideas on how to test them. Now, the test is underway...

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IBS 2010: Bosch Introduces New Laser levels and Reveals Latest Compact Cordless Tools

Rob Yagid , associate editor | January 26th, 2010

Two new layout tools that will make your jobs easier and more accurate. Plus, new compact cordless tools so top secret we were forced to remove any photos of them from this post.

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A Winning Wood Floor

Maureen Friedman, FHB editorial admin | January 22nd, 2010

A behind the scenes look at what photographer Randy O'Rourke went through to get the perfect shot of Charles Peterson and his award-winning wood floor. Talk about "above" and beyond!

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IBS 2010: Things are looking up for remodelers

Brian Pontolilo, editor | January 21st, 2010

The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University says that remodeling activity will likely pick up in 2010.

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IBS 2010: Generac standby generators are smarter than me

Brian Pontolilo, editor | January 20th, 20102 comments

A tour of Generac's booth left me wondering why more homes aren't equipped with emergency power.

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IBS 2010: Schluter Introduces new Foam Core Tile Backer System

Rob Yagid , associate editor | January 20th, 20103 comments

Structural panels will ease the process of making tile partitions, walls, and structures for bathrooms and more

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IBS 2010: More Bang for Your Flush in Kohler's 1.28 gallon Toilet

Matt Berger, executive producer | January 20th, 20101 comment

With water conservation top of mind Kohler showed off its new 1.28 gallon one-piece toilet at the International Builders’ Show here in Las Vegas.

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IBS 2010: Spray Insulation Rigs for the Rest of Us

Matt Berger, executive producer | January 20th, 20103 comments

Looking to get into the spray insulation business but don't want the huge investment? Here's a new portable unit you might be interested in.

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Port-au-Prince 2.0

Charles Bickford, senior editor | January 20th, 20108 comments

A building code for the third world?

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IBS 2010: Promising New Water Heater from GE

Brian Pontolilo, editor | January 20th, 20103 comments

GE released the first Energy Star rated water heater that uses heat-pump technology and smart controls for significant energy saving pontential

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IBS 2010: Day One Round Up of New Tools and Products

Matt Berger, executive producer | January 20th, 20103 comments

From entry-level spray foam applicators to a rainwater collection system to some smaller gadgets and accessories, here's what caught our eye at day one of IBS

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