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Wire-Stripping Tips for Roughing in an Electrical Box

Wire-Stripping Tips for Roughing in an Electrical Box

FHBdotcom, editor | May 13th, 2011

Electrician Brian Walo shows an easy way to strip non-metallic cable plus a great way to keep track of which wires do what.

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Top 10 Tips for Wall Framing Layout on a New Subfloor

Top 10 Tips for Wall Framing Layout on a New Subfloor

FHBdotcom, editor | April 15th, 20119 comments

Framer Scott Grice and veteran builder Larry Haun hash out the the best way to measure and mark wall framing for a new Habitat for Humanity house.

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Blueprint-Reading Basics: How to Navigate a Set of House Plans

Blueprint-Reading Basics: How to Navigate a Set of House Plans

rwotzak, Web Producer | February 25th, 20113 comments

Construction documents are usually more organized than they look. Learn some common symbols and drawing types that will help you find what you're looking for when you pick up a set of plans.

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Fixing Framing Problems: Use Your Eyes to Find Crooked Studs, Headers, and Beams

Fixing Framing Problems: Use Your Eyes to Find Crooked Studs, Headers, and Beams

FHBdotcom, editor | February 11th, 20111 comment

In this "Building Skills" video framer Scott Grice demonstrates a few easy ways that you can use line-of-sight to identify serious issues before they're buried under drywall.

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How to Sharpen A Chisel With Diamond Hones and a Honing Guide

How to Sharpen A Chisel With Diamond Hones and a Honing Guide

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | January 24th, 20115 comments

Fine Homebuilding editor Patrick McCombe shows step-by-step how to get your woodworking tools super sharp.

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Replacing a Kitchen Sink - Part 2: Installation, Caulking, and Plumbing

Replacing a Kitchen Sink - Part 2: Installation, Caulking, and Plumbing

FHBdotcom, editor | January 6th, 20116 comments

Now that the fixtures are on the sink, see how to lay it into position, seal the edges, and connect the waste and water lines.

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Replacing a Kitchen Sink - Part 1: How to Install Faucets and Drains

Replacing a Kitchen Sink - Part 1: How to Install Faucets and Drains

FHBdotcom, editor | December 30th, 2010

See how to prepare an opening in a counter top, and learn how to seal and fasten all the fixtures, before you drop your new sink into place.

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Electrical Subpanel Safety Tips: What You Can and Cant Touch When Installing Circuit Breakers

Electrical Subpanel Safety Tips: What You Can and Can't Touch When Installing Circuit Breakers

FHBdotcom, editor | December 29th, 201013 comments

Electrician Brian Walo gives a quick but important tour of a typical subpanel.

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How to Remove an Old Kitchen Sink That Wont Sit Flat on Your Countertop

How to Remove an Old Kitchen Sink That Won't Sit Flat on Your Countertop

FHBdotcom, editor | December 16th, 20106 comments

Plumber Bruce Norman will walk you through the steps to remove an old kitchen sink, and help you decide what to do next.

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Building Skills: How to Build an Arched Rough Opening

Building Skills: How to Build an Arched Rough Opening

FHBdotcom, editor | November 24th, 20101 comment

Carpenter Scott Grice shows how easy it is to frame an arched doorway using a few backer blocks and two plywood arcs.

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How to Draw An Arc When Framing an Arched Doorway

How to Draw An Arc When Framing an Arched Doorway

FHBdotcom, editor | November 18th, 20106 comments

Cut perfect plywood arcs to frame curved window or door rough openings. All you need is a tape measure, a pencil, and these simple layout tips.

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Framing Tips - How to Straighten a Wall

Framing Tips - How to Straighten a Wall

FHBdotcom, editor | October 15th, 20109 comments

Builder Scott Grice shows how to use a 2x4 brace and kicker to get your new framed walls plumb and straight.

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BUILDING SKILLS: How to Scribe Beadboard Wainscot Around Window Trim

BUILDING SKILLS: How to Scribe Beadboard Wainscot Around Window Trim

FHBdotcom, editor | September 3rd, 20103 comments

Fitting complex joints in trim and paneling can be easier than it looks if you have a few simple tools.

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BUILDING SKILLS: How to Scribe Trim to Fit Against a Wall

BUILDING SKILLS: How to Scribe Trim to Fit Against a Wall

FHBdotcom, editor | August 18th, 20107 comments

A pencil and a scrap of wood are all the tools you need to mark molding before cutting it to fit flush with an uneven surface.

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BUILDING SKILLS: How To Cut Housewrap For Window Rough Openings

BUILDING SKILLS: How To Cut Housewrap For Window Rough Openings

JFink, Senior Editor | July 30th, 20103 comments

Cover all of your framing with housewrap, but watch this video before you cut through to install your windows.

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

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

FHBdotcom, editor | July 14th, 20103 comments

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

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BUILDING SKILLS: Installing Housewrap At Inside Corners

BUILDING SKILLS: Installing Housewrap At Inside Corners

JFink, Senior Editor | June 14th, 20103 comments

Install housewrap right if you want your walls to last. Watch this video and learn how to get your corners tight.

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BUILDING SKILLS: Wall Framing Layout

BUILDING SKILLS: Wall Framing Layout

FHBdotcom, editor | June 4th, 201010 comments

Remodeler and Fine Homebuilding editor Justin Fink shows us a straightforward way to measure and mark your plates before framing a wall.

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BUILDING SKILLS: Cutting a Door

BUILDING SKILLS: Cutting a Door

FHBdotcom, editor | May 24th, 20107 comments

Building Skills: Seasoned builder Mike Guertin shows a simple way to make a clean, straight cut when trimming a door to height.

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