Rodney Diaz

Raised in rural Alabama, Rodney Diaz was never a shrimp-boat captain or a college football All-American. But he did spend one long, hot summer hanging iron across the South with a crew of ne’er-do-wells, sparking an interest in building that ultimately led to his current role as creative director at Fine Homebuilding, where he serves as an art director, designer, photographer, and writer of print and digital content for the magazine and the website.

A Pair of Precision Protractors
The features and quality of these smaller protractors from Starrett match those of the 12-in. version.
Valve Fittings With Individual Shut-off Capabilities
These dual push-to-connect fittings from Apollo make it easy to do repairs and still maintain water supply to other appliances.
The Perfect Palette for Picking Paint Colors
For your next finishing project, look no further than the Colours of London, a curated collection of 120 colors from Mylands.
Create Precise, Fast Joinery With a Box Joint Cutter
Freud's 8-in. Box Joint Cutter sets up faster than a dado-blade set and cuts precise groves and box joints in two sizes.
Maximize Space With Thoughtful Built-Ins
A bed, a desk, a closet, and a laundry hamper transform an attic into a cozy, do-it-all space.
Secret to a Fast, Flawless Finish
Use this method of sanding and applying polyurethane to create a furniture finish that's smooth as glass.
Flawless Wiped Finish
For great results with wipe-on polyurethane, you have to go beyond the instructions on the back of the can.

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