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Justin Fink

Justin Fink has been on staff at Fine Homebuilding since 2004 and currently serves as FHB editor. Believing his strongest contribution stems from his ongoing work as a remodeling contractor, Justin stays immersed in the challenges being tackled by builders in the real world. In that effort, he eagerly tries new techniques and cutting-edge materials.

Podcast Episode 152: Inferior Fasteners, Warm Garages, and Cheap Closet Cabinets

January 4, 2019

Patrick, Matt, and Justin share stories about storm windows, energy-efficient homes, and drywall tape before tackling a few listener questions.
Podcast Episode 144: Why Won’t My Wood Floors Stay Flat?

November 9, 2018

After answering the question "Where has Justin been?", the Fine Homebuilding editors dig into several cases of what happens when wood gets wet.
Boral Discontinues Bevel Siding

October 8, 2018

Despite growing popularity, the company stops production, citing manufacturing challenges
Podcast Episode 139: Matt’s Walls Are Weeping

October 5, 2018

For all their simplicity of function, basements can get really complicated when water is added to the equation
Podcast Episode 138: Smarter Business for Builders, Part II

October 2, 2018

The second episode of a two-part series in which Justin interviews building-industry business consultant Shawn Van Dyke
Podcast Episode 137: Rethinking I-Joist Rafters

September 28, 2018

Advice on I-joist roof rafters, the perks and downsides of DIY spray foam, sheathing replacement, and what to do with cupped floor boards
Podcast Episode 136: Smarter Business for Builders

September 25, 2018

The first episode of a two-part series in which Justin interviews building-industry business consultant Shawn Van Dyke
Podcast Episode 135: Rotunda, Revisited

September 21, 2018

Scary rotunda framing job, preferred shower waterproofing systems, and widening a concrete stoop to support a roof
Podcast Episode 134: Painting Kitchen Cabinets

September 14, 2018

Sealing sanded-grout scratched tile, updating outdated kitchen cabinets, and foundation options for a shed on a sloped lot.
Podcast Episode 126 — Wave Goodbye to Plywood?

July 20, 2018

Louisiana-Pacific interview: OSB, siding, sheds, studs, and other structural building products.