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Play Fine Homebuilding's Game "The Inspector"
114 commentsThe Inspector needs to be vetted by state authorities. He's been boning up on the code for weeks. Help him take the test so that he can get back to work as quickly as possible.
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Man Bulldozes Own Home to Prove a Point
6 commentsIn an attempt to prove a point to the banking industry, Terry Hoskins of Moscow, Ohio "solved" his financial troubles by taking a bulldozer to his own home.
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On conscience and construction
2 commentsIf stepping on a crack breaks mom's back, would you really want to take your chances on my unsafe deck?
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Revealed: Who's Behind Those Superhuman Job-Site Videos
3 commentsYou won't believe your eyes when you watch these latest videos from YouTube that show superhuman tricks on the job site. Also, find out who's behind these viral videos.
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Making the Mona Lisa... with a Pneumatic Nailer
More superhuman job-site skills: This time, watch a guy make a mural with a pneumatic naiiler.
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Radon! Now Playing in a Home Near You!
3 commentsRadon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., accounting for more than 20,000 cases a year, according to the EPA.
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Stop Burning Money and Walk Away From Your Mortgage
40 commentsFor people who owe more than their house is worth, this is an option out. But, is it right? Join the debate.
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More fun than digging a new footing
1 commentA funny new website highlights innovative home repair
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Tape Measure Techniques You Won't Learn in Fine Homebuilding
10 commentsSuperhuman tape measure skills caught on tape
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Caution: Hard Hat Area
Why is it that we all love to gawk at other people's stupidity and idiocracy? Because it's fun, that's why.
Caution: Hard Hat Area is a blog from FineHomebuilding.com that highlights dangerous and ill-conceived acts of home building.
