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Michael Moran Alterio

Mike Alterio is a business journalist who has been editing and reporting news for the home improvement and building trades industry since 1995. He was the web producer for FineHomebuilding.com from August 2016 to July 2018.
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Podcast Episode 127 — “A Flipbook of Houses Coming Together”

Building homes in San Francisco; gables, gables, gables; and scribing, scribing, scribing.
Podcast Episode 125 — French Doors, Kitchen Remodels, and the Gamification of Home Building.

Archways, restored glass, hardware, plate racks, cabinets, moisture control, and a broken tablesaw.
Fine Homebuilding Issue #277 Online Highlights

Digital exclusives: video, modern design, podcasts, and the FHB HOUSES Awards.
Podcast Episode 124 — Shawn Van Dyke Interview

Closing the skills gap, trades vs college, automation, and myths debunked.
Podcast Episode 123 — When Your Neighbor Hates the Mess in Your Yard

Fireplace surrounds, porch hardware, door frame rot, and when the neighbors have let things get "out of hand."
Podcast Episode 122 — Talking About New Product Creation at PCBC 2018

The product development cycle includes feedback from customers, conceptualization and ideation, then working with engineers to make concepts real.
Pacific Coast Builder Conference 2018: Scenes and Sounds from the Show

Fine Homebuilding was busy at PCBC connecting with trades people, recording podcasts, and raising money to #KeepCraftAlive.
Networking Event Continues #KeepCraftAlive Fundraising at PCBC

Building-trade pros contributed to the scholarship fund; met industry peers; and enjoyed swag, drinks, and food after the PCBC show on June 27.
SkillsUSA National Championships 2018

Students showcase building skills in competition.
Podcast Episode 121 — Live from PCBC 2018 with Johnny Hourihan

A frank conversation about building trades careers: apprenticeships, internships, training programs, the cost of college, and the drive that leads to success in any industry.