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Rob Yagid

The son of a master carpenter, Rob Yagid managed to earn a journalism degree and swing a hammer under the tutelage of his dad. Not surprisingly, these dual paths led him to his current post as an assistant editor at Fine Homebuilding. When Rob’s not poring over a manuscript, his taillights can be seen heading in the direction of a local trout stream or the latest run of bluefish.

Keep Craft Alive: Libby Schrum, Woodworker and Furniture Maker

After realizing that the work associated with her college degree left her uninspired, an intensive at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship and an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design eventually led Libby to a successful career as a master craftsperson.
Keep Craft Alive: Scott Simpson, builder and founder of Revolution Workshop

This craftsman's love of carpentry and desire to get more people prepared for the construction industry is why he helped create a revolutionary design and craft training program.
Keep Craft Alive: Adam Esparza, Tilesetter

"Craftsmanship is when you put your abilities to the test, and at the end of the job you still find room for growth."
Tuck Away the Toaster

Storage space was limited in this compact modern kitchen, so San Francisco-based Hulburd Design (hulburddesign.com) invented some creative storage options to accommodate everyday appliances and to reduce visual clutter. Here,…
Efflorescence and Spalling in Concrete

Understand the cause of this common problem in concrete and masonry work and you'll be better able to prevent it
Carriage-House Kitchen

A pair of artists infuse innovative storage solutions with creative details in an open floor plan.
Dressed up Laundry, in the Hall

When Jessica Helgerson (JHInteriorDesign.com) met with new clients, they asked that she move their laundry room out of the basement and up to the second floor as part of their…
How it Works: Standby Generators

Whether you’re trying to keep the water running during a power failure or the lights on and the air conditioner humming during a blackout, a standby generator can be an invaluable addition.
Incorporating Best Practices

How the best builders adopt new materials and building techniques to boost quality and profits.
A Master Bath Carved Out of Closet Space

Reorganizing an awkward floor plan shows how function and comfort can be achieved in small spaces.