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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.

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Sealing sanded-grout scratched tile, updating outdated kitchen cabinets, and foundation options for a shed on a sloped lot.
Video: Timber Frame With Basic Tools

July 11, 2018

See how craftsmen create this true timber-frame look without relying completely on timber-frame joinery.
Quartersawn Wood and Rift-Sawn Wood, Explained

July 10, 2018

The easiest way to quickly assess different cuts of wood is to look at the end grain.
How to Break Down Plywood With a Track Saw

May 11, 2018

Follow this step-by-step sequence for cutting sheet goods to accurate sizes, all without a tablesaw.