Editor's Notepad

Heading to the Hardware Show

May 2, 2015

Held in Las Vegas, The National Hardware Show is one of the best places to learn about new tools and products for the home improvement industry.
Bathroom Remodel Done Right

April 29, 2015

The vast majority of bathrooms are rather ordinary, but they certainly don't have to be. As one of the most popular rooms to remodel, many people are investing in features…
Build a Better Kitchen

April 28, 2015

A "better kitchen" might mean different things to different people, but it's usually on just about every homeowner's wishlist. Smartly designed and built kitchens add quality of life and quality…
Copper Content

April 7, 2015

Breaktime, Fine Homebuilding's forum-based community, is a great source of information for our readers. It's also a valuable resource for the editorial team. I recently received, via Breaktime, a...
A Good-Looking, Long-Lasting Tool Shed

April 7, 2015

This small yet fully-functional tool shed looks great and won't break the bank.
Flood Insurance Rates to Rise

April 6, 2015

With new maps and a program that's deeply in debt, some homeowners will see their rates rise significantly.
The Ever-Growing To-Do List

April 2, 2015

Have you been so busy working on other people's homes that your own to-do list has done nothing but grow?
Building a New House

April 2, 2015

Building a new house? Consider both the financial and emotional implications when deciding how much you want to do yourself.
Installing Crown Molding Without a Nail Gun

March 18, 2015

A hammer, a nailset, and a bag of finish nails are all you really need to hang crown molding.
Weekend Woodshop Setup

March 10, 2015

Moving into a new wood shop is a process of adapting old fittings and tools to an unfamiliar space.