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Mike Guertin

Fine Homebuilding Ambassdor

Remodeler/Builder/Trainer/Writer
East Greenwich, RI

The only thing Fine Homebuilding editorial advisor Mike Guertin likes better than building new homes is remodeling old ones. After 35 years, he’s still challenged every day to find more-efficient ways to build things better. Like a true Rhode Islander, he doesn’t take jobs farther than 15 minutes from his home in East Greenwich. Mike’s written over 100 articles for FHB and appears in dozens of videos.

Instagram: @mike_guertin

Website: www.mikeguertin.com

Project: Windproof a Roof

Watch Mike Guertin in his second of two webinars on roofing details that can withstand extreme weather conditions.
Project: Stormproof a Roof

Watch Mike Guertin in the first of two webinars on roofing details that can withstand extreme weather conditions.
Podcast 236: PRO TALK with Mike Guertin and Addison Oliveira

Patrick talks to Mike and Addison about their perspectives on the business of home building.
Save Those Shins

Hockey shin guards can protect your knees during tile-setting, baseboard installation, and more low-down work.
Expert Session: All About Advanced Framing

Watch Mike Guertin and Tim Uhler's online seminar and Q&A about framing details that save energy and conserve building materials.
Project: Site-Built Under-Deck Drainage System

Watch Mike Guertin demonstrate how to keep the space under a deck dry with materials that cost less than $1/sq. ft. in this FHB webinar.
Site-Built Deck Railings

Stout connections and a simple design turn decking and 2x4s into a safe, handsome feature.
Building Box-Style Stairs

Faster to frame than cut stringers, wraparound stacked boxes make a lot of sense for short, wide deck stairs.
Add a Garden to the Deck With Planters

Use leftover decking materials to build freestanding planter boxes.
Custom Details for a Grade-Level Deck

Dress up a small deck with a custom bench, a privacy wall, and skirtboards.