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Mid-Winter sale? ...What a bust.

JFink, Senior Editor | February 4th, 20112 comments

I get email newletters from several tool manufacturers and retailers in my inbox each week. In some ways it's like a gambling addict working behind the counter at a lottery store, and I end up buying...

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Is Radiant Floor Heating the Best Way To Warm A Well-Insulated House?

ScottG, contributing writer | February 4th, 20114 comments

Lukas Smith is looking for the best way to build the radiant-heating system in his new home in southern Ontario. But, feedback from folks in the forums is causing him to think twice about using radiant heat at all.

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Porch Rot: How $2.00 in Flashing Could Have Saved $150,000 in Repairs

JeffWolf, Blogger | February 3rd, 20119 comments

A bad and easily correctable flashing detail led to $150,000.00 in repair costs.

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An Uptick in Remodeling Expectations

FHB_Building_News, contributor | February 1st, 2011

The market outlook in many remodeling categories edges up as more homeowners show interest in moving ahead with upgrades

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My Story Through Houses: The Adobe

redwing44, Legendary author | January 29th, 20115 comments

Is building with the dirt we stand on not a green thing to do?

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Creating an Urban Oasis: A Green Live-Work Space Blooms on a Gritty City Lot

studduck, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | January 28th, 20114 comments

Recycled shipping containers, energy-scrimping details and a sophisticated design sense create a handsome urban compound in a transitional neighborhood.

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About That Year-end Pop in 2010 New-Home Sales

FHB_Building_News, contributor | January 28th, 2011

With help from a tax credit in California, sales in the West lift the overall numbers for December. But will any of it echo into 2011?

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Flashing for Hose Bibs - QuickFlash Review

Matt Risinger, Blogger | January 28th, 20113 comments

We as builders are so diligent about using flashing boots on our roofs but when it comes to wall penetrations we're so lax about holes! In this video we'll show you how we use QuickFlash boots to correctly seal the water out of our walls. -Matt Risinger

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Bosch Wall Scanner Available February 1st

RYagid, senior editor | January 28th, 201110 comments

The new wall scanner by Bosch should be available in stores starting Feb. 1st

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Is Hitachi a fading brand?

JFink, Senior Editor | January 27th, 201124 comments

It's a good bet that you will see the same names popping up in 75% of the reviews in our magazine. Bosch, Milwaukee, Ridgid, DeWalt, and Makita always seem to be included. Lately, though, Hitachi has me second-guessing things.

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Ice Dams, Can Lights, Wet Walls, and Water Damage

DanMorrison, Executive editor, Fine Homebuilding & Green Building Advisor | January 27th, 201123 comments

It's the time of year that I watch my neighbor across the street pulls out her roof rake and begin raking her roof. Now it you all knew my neighbor, you might think nothing of it. This is the lady...

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An FDIC Resource for Credit-Crunched Builders

FHB_Building_News, contributor | January 25th, 2011

The agency’s new hotline and website allow small-business owners, including builders, to register concerns about credit availability

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Grandma's Glorious Garage Conversion: All Cherried-out and Green to Boot

studduck, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | January 25th, 20111 comment

Thanks to a whimsical, super accessible, green-infused second unit specially designed for grammy, there's room for everyone in this three-generation household.

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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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A Passive House in Rhode Island

RYagid, senior editor | January 24th, 20112 comments

An ultra-efficient home in Rhode Island offers inspration for the rest of us

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Keeping an Eye on Capitol Hill's Spending-Cuts Big Talk

FHB_Building_News, contributor | January 22nd, 20111 comment

It’s in the very early going, but all corners of the homebuilding and remodeling industries seem unlikely to escape completely unscathed

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Can Open-Cell Foam Waste be Used as Attic Insulation?

ScottG, contributing writer | January 21st, 20113 comments

A homeowner is stuck with "bags and bags" of excess foam after the walls of his house have been sprayed. Can it be broken up into smaller pieces and added to the batt insulation in his attic?

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Radiant Barriers for Exterior Walls

Matt Risinger, Blogger | January 21st, 20113 comments

You always hear about radiant barriers for roofs but why not treat your walls the same way? In this video you'll see how we're using a foil facing on our South & West facing unshaded masonry walls.

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Black & Decker sells Delta

JFink, Senior Editor | January 20th, 20116 comments

How much money does it take to buy Delta?

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Achieving Energy Efficiency at the Right Price

FHB_Building_News, contributor | January 18th, 2011

Maintaining affordability is the key factor for many NAHB members who design and construct their projects to meet the DOE’s Builders Challenge requirements

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