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Mortgages for a Second House

DonBurgard, Copy editor | April 28th, 2014

Getting a loan for that weekend getaway house is possible, although you may find some requirements to be stiffer than for your primary home.

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Ten Great Home Improvement Resources

ChuckB, senior editor | April 25th, 2014

Sources for home improvement materials and information

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Flooring Materials and Supplies

AndyEngel, senior editor | April 23rd, 2014

Ramblings about an editor's experiences with flooring

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Home Propane Tanks -The Basics

JFink, Senior Editor | April 23rd, 20143 comments

Thinking of putting in a propane tank to fuel that new gas range or fireplace insert? Here's some basic info to get you started.

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Outdoor Copper Lighting

JFink, Senior Editor | April 23rd, 2014

These classic metal lighting fixtures can work with just about any style of home.

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Home and Garden Television

AndyEngel, senior editor | April 22nd, 2014

I've had a love-hate relationship with TV home shows ever since This Old House was the only choice. Back in those days, I was a contractor and felt the show didn't reflect the time and budget...

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Outdoor-Kitchen Modular Kits

DonBurgard, Copy editor | April 22nd, 20141 comment

Modular kits offer a way to build an outdoor kitchen on your deck or patio at a fraction of the cost of a custom-designed and custom-built kitchen.

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What's the biggest private house in the world?

ChuckB, senior editor | April 22nd, 2014

We're talking about the houses that have acres of roof, whose kitchens and master suites have separate zip codes.

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Book Excerpt: Back to the Cabin

rwotzak, Web Producer | January 23rd, 2014

Get a sneak peek of this beautiful book, plus you could win tickets to the Midwest Lake Home & Cabin Show and meet the author

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Raising Really Big Stones

AndyEngel, senior editor | January 10th, 20142 comments

Man uses ancient techniques to raise tremendous weights

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Wiring Video Tips

FHBdotcom, editor | December 10th, 2013

Save time and work safely on your next electrical project with some sound advice from the Fine Homebuilding video archives

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Are Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Systems Really That Much Better?

ScottG, contributing writer | November 14th, 2013

A writer wonders whether off-the-grid systems might rightfully find a place in the debate over renewable energy.

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Tablesaw Kickback

AndyEngel, senior editor | November 7th, 20135 comments

Link to a video of tablesaw kickback

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Fixing a Hot-Water Problem

ScottG, contributing writer | November 6th, 20132 comments

As part of a renovation of his four-story house in San Francisco, John Metcalfe has added a pair of tankless hot water heaters. But instead of delivering lots of hot water quickly, the revamped plumbing system means a two-minute wait for hot water at the shower or in the kitchen.

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