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Daniel S. Morrison

Now a senior editor, Daniel S. Morrison has built and remodeled houses in Montana, Texas, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Maine. After a bad day on an icy roof, he returned home to find Fine Homebuilding issue #150 in his mailbox with an ad for an assistant editor. Three weeks later he had a desk job and softer hands.

Slinky Nail Set Is Great for Tight Spots

In the current issue of Fine Homebuilding trim carpenter Kit Camp did a review of this Spring Tools nail set. In this episode of the “Tool Hound,” we’re going to…
Safety is worth a lot more than $3.4 million

Five years ago, Jerry Crutchfield took a 3-in. framing nail through the cheek and into his brain. In December 2007, his lawsuit against Stanley Fastening Systems and The Home Depot…
ASHRE Ventilation Standard is too low

Recent research on residential ventilation presented at 2007’s American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers conference is consistent with past research and current practice in Europe. Why is this…
Green building is finding its way into the law books

Starting January 2009, builders in Connecticut will need to meet the equivalent of the LEED Silver rating on all public and private buildings (except residential with fewer than five units)…
Are compact-fluorescent lights dangerous?

Q: I keep reading about how energy efficient compact-fluorescent lightbulbs are, and I agree that saving energy is important. I’ve also heard that compact fluorescents contain mercury. Is this a…
Flashing Replacement Windows

This method prevents future leaks and avoids finger pointing.
Extension Jambs for Replacement Windows

An exterior energy upgrade uses jamb extensions to align new windows with rigid foam-board insulation
Web sites we like: February/March 2008 issue

Where to recycle asphalt Want to drop off construction debris somewhere other than the landfill? Look to the Whole Building Design Group’s Web site for a state-by-state list of recycling…
Latinos Will Drive the Next Housing Boom

In this 2008 interview, former secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Henry Cisneros talks about predictions of an urban renaissance.
Psst … want to buy some unused square footage?

Boulder considers limiting the size of new houses

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Daniel S. Morrison

Slinky Nail Set Is Great for Tight Spots

Safety is worth a lot more than $3.4 million

ASHRE Ventilation Standard is too low

Green building is finding its way into the law books

Are compact-fluorescent lights dangerous?

Flashing Replacement Windows

Extension Jambs for Replacement Windows

Web sites we like: February/March 2008 issue

Latinos Will Drive the Next Housing Boom

Psst … want to buy some unused square footage?

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