Editor's Notepad

Top 5 Deck-Building Tips

Tips for building better decks given to us and now passed along to you.
The 2017 Builders’ Show Preview

Looking ahead to the annual Builders' Show, the largest and best-attended trade show for the home-building industry.
Checking out the 2016 National Hardware Show

Fine Homebuilding tools editor Patrick McCombe is walking the National Hardware Show looking for cool tools.
Old Tools, Old Friends

A reminisence on a 30 year anniversary
New Paslode Framing Fuel

New all-weather formulation of Paslode fuel works in temperatures down to 18 deg. F.
The Ultimate Tool Chest

This mechanic's tool chest has everything. It even drives.
House Doctors to Build Accessibility Ramps for Those in Need

As a Boy Scout--well, adult Scouter now--I love the idea of doing a good turn daily. The House Dcotors company seems to agree. The company is donating its handyman services…
Curing Cracks in Drywall

While there are plaster pros and gypsum gurus who think nothing of it, most people consider working with drywall a neccessary evil that's heavy on the evil. It's not surprising…
Staying Cool

While summer might be coming to a close--the last day of summer is September 22--we all know we can still be subjected to some seriously hot days. Check out these…
Small Houses are a Big Deal

While there are plenty of really big houses being built (do 2.54 people really need five bedrooms and over 3,000 sq. ft.?), there's no missing that small houses are a…

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Editor's Notepad

Top 5 Deck-Building Tips

The 2017 Builders’ Show Preview

Checking out the 2016 National Hardware Show

Old Tools, Old Friends

New Paslode Framing Fuel

The Ultimate Tool Chest

House Doctors to Build Accessibility Ramps for Those in Need

Curing Cracks in Drywall

Staying Cool

Small Houses are a Big Deal

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