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Drying Wet Framing Lumber

Matt Risinger, Blogger | February 5th, 20135 comments

It's not unusual for a house to get wet during construction before it's "dried in". In this post I'll share some techniques I've used to dry my houses prior to sheetrock. This is a follow up to my last post about using a Moisture Meter.

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"I can't install this" - Poka-Yoke on the job site

Matt Risinger, Blogger | September 4th, 20125 comments

How do you prevent job site mistakes? The Japanese Management Technique of Poka-Yoke of course! See how I use this principle on my jobs to ensure we don't cover up a mistake that could cause problems years down the line. -Matt Risinger

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Installing Commercial Windows In A Residence - Best Practice

Matt Risinger, Blogger | March 9th, 2012

I love the look of Modern Architecture, but these modern details involving no overhangs & commercial windows require a lot of fore thought on the part of the builder. In this video I'll show you the Best Practice Install for Commercial Windows in Residential Construction.

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And the Building-Blunders Contest Winner Is...

FHBdotcom, editor | November 8th, 20104 comments

Thank you to all who voted in our latest gallery challenge. See which lucky person took home three of our popular Graphic Guides to Construction.

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Some flimsy metal with some shims stuck in the gap is weather tight for a new door, right?

Jayne_l, member | October 26th, 2010

I thought by buying a high end patio door through the showroom and using their recommended installer, the installation would be then best. The door they replaced was rotted (which they said...

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Deck Flashing Done Right

Everflashing, member | September 18th, 2010

This Picture Came from the 2010 Deck Expo and Remodelers Show. Deck Flashing Done Right

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After Shock: A Moldy Crawlspace Nightmare Part 2

TheTimberTailor, member | May 14th, 20103 comments

After the initial shock of finding so much deterioration of the wood in this crawlspace, its time to plan repairs.

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MORE Westchester Waterfront

ZS_Design_Architect, member | February 15th, 2010

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Westchester Waterfront Residence

ZS_Design_Architect, member | February 15th, 2010

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Flashing a Window: Debating Best Practices

jross, Web Producer | November 5th, 200913 comments

Window flashing is crucial, but when we get into the murky waters of remodel is there only one best way?

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Keauhou mauka replacement deck

WestHawaiiHandyman, member | May 6th, 2009

The finished replacement utility area/garden deck. Note new, ABS plastic drain vent on wall behind reinstalled utility sink. New, capped hollow tile wall protects deck and serves as low...

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Fly ash deck planks

JFink, Senior Editor | April 27th, 2009

I know what you’re thinking: “Oh brother…how much can these guys at Fine Homebuilding tell us about synthetic decking?” Well, at least one more thing, apparently. But first a...

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This faux slate may be worth a closer look

JFink, Senior Editor | March 19th, 200910 comments

I didn’t want to like Davinci Roofscapes synthetic slate roof tiles, I really didn’t. The product isn’t really to blame. It’s just that I’ve been ruined by...

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55 year old half-bath turned into a full bath wet room

sparkytoo, member | March 13th, 2009

Welcome to "the Money Pit". Water supply to the old toilet broke off in wall 2 months after taking title to the house, flooding the bedroon below. Tore the miniscus in my left knee...

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Extreme Shower Makeover

Jonathan_Janacek, member | March 9th, 2009

This bathroom started off as a dated tile shower in need of a new face. This was the only bathroom in the house that could handle this type of shower. The bathroom was only 6x8nbsp...

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