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John Ross

Before joining the Fine Homebuilding staff, Web producer John Ross owned his own finish-carpentry business. He originally became interested in the trades over 20 years ago when his uncle taught him how to lash things together with baling wire on the family dairy farm. John has a degree in writing, literature, and publishing, and lives with his wife and two daughters in Sandy Hook, Conn. While watching one of the videos on the FineHomebuilding.com, you may not always see John in front of the camera, but chances are, he’s behind it. 

  • Bluemax 21-oz. Hammer Review

    If you're looking for a straight-up fraing hammer with good features and no frills, the 21-oz. Vaughan Bluemax should fit the bill

  • Factory Tour: From Raw Logs to Finished Siding

    Inside these Pacific Northwest lumber mills, modern equipment and century-old saws share the spotlight

  • Video Vault: Inside a Factory-Finished-Siding Plant

    For a 25-year warranty on your siding, don't hire a painter. Instead, hire a factory.

  • Factory-Finished Siding

    Factory finishes for wood and fiber cement offer countless color choices and a paint job guaranteed for up to 25 years.

  • Video Vault: Nail Removal Tricks

    Remove nails the right way to salvage boards and save your hands

  • Pulling stubborn nails

    Sometimes, a hammer claw is ideal; other situations might require a cat's paw or a pair of nippers.

  • SIPs: Are They Right for Your Next Project?

    Structural insulated panels make stronger homes that go up faster and reduce energy bills dramatically.

  • Video Vault: Immersed in SIPs

    A tour of an SIP manufacturing facility reveals that efficiency begins on the factory floor

  • Circular-saw repair

    Learn how to replace a circular-saw cord and trigger switch

  • How to Trim the Bottom of a Door

    When you need to cut the bottom of a door, use a straightedge, a circular saw, and these tips for an accurate and clean job.

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