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Mike Guertin

The only thing Fine Homebuilding editorial adviser 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.

Rain Diverter Protects an Uncovered Exterior Entryway

November 14, 2018

A simple formed-metal strip fastened under asphalt roof shingles diverts rainwater sideways towards a gutter to keep the area below a little drier.
Patch for Fold-Out Window Flanges

November 13, 2018

A simple patch piece of flashing tape seals window flanges for piece of mind.
Controlling Concrete Pour into ICFs

November 12, 2018

A site-built EPDM extension tube provides extra control at the business end of a concrete pump truck pipe.
Site-Built Shingle Cutter

November 12, 2018

Made from scrap materials, a shingle cutter can save time when you have to cut lots of starter kits along rake edges.
Easy Shingle Cutting With a Pneumatic Cutter

October 31, 2018

Hand-held pneumatic roofing cutters make fast, easy work of what is typically a frustrating, knuckle-scraping job.
Keep the Keys Clean on ICFs

October 16, 2018

Snap steel tracks on top of insulated concrete forms to protect the interlocking keys and stiffen the walls while pouring concrete.
Concrete Against Siding

September 14, 2018

Ask the experts: Your questions—pro answers
Retrofit Intake Vents

September 12, 2018

Bring in fresh air through venting drip edge.
Remove Roof Sheathing With a Modified Framing Nailer

September 12, 2018

Overdriving nails is faster and cleaner than a cat's paw.
Roof Vent Retrofit From the Outside In

September 12, 2018

Reroofing is the perfect time to lift the hood and make short work of an otherwise awkward venting job