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  Wide-Plank Flooring

  February 15, 2019

  Floors that will record the story of our house.

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  Podcast Episode 158: How to Keep Shingles From Blowing Off of Your Roof

  February 15, 2019

  The Fine Homebuilding editors attack several building and remodeling dilemmas, including the correct way to install asphalt shingles at roof edges.

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  Rebuild a Framing Nailer

  October 24, 2018

  Learn how to diagnose and repair a pneumatic nailer

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  Reproduction Period Homes

  February 14, 2019

  Edward and Linda Sunderland talk about what it takes to replicate Colonial-era houses.

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  Video: Sharpening on the Go

  July 10, 2018

  Building Skills video: Watch this durable, portable, and affordable sharpening method that’s ideal for remodelers.

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  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.

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  Understanding and Preventing Ice Dams

  December 4, 2018

  Stop winter ice and water damage before it starts.

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  Why I Build: Brent Kelosky, Wood-Flooring Specialist

  February 15, 2019

  A second-generation flooring contractor explains how a job well done is as much about the way you run your business and treat your clients as it is about your level of craftsmanship.

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  Re-side Over Lead-tainted Siding

  January 11, 2019

  Covering old siding may be the simplest way to deal with toxic paint–plus it could be an opportunity to add exterior insulation.

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  In Love with Longleaf

  November 9, 2018

  Builder Scott McBride reminisces about discovering the wonderful qualities of longleaf pine while salvaging lumber from barns on an old estate.

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  Electrical Outlets by the Numbers

  January 10, 2019

  Building codes dictate specific height and spacing measurements for receptacles and switches. Learn what the most common dimensions are and why.

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  Is Using Closed-Cell Foam Worth the Trade-Offs?

  November 7, 2018

  This insulation material is popular for its high R-value and good air-sealing and vapor-blocking properties, but cost, health, and environmental concerns cause some builders to have second thoughts.

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  A Barn Reborn

  February 14, 2019

  An old barn gets transformed utility to home.

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  Top 4 Things We Learned in 2018

  January 2, 2019

  Let's recap the year's lessons about business, marketing, web design, and social media.

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  This Hat Provides Scholarships for Skilled Tradespeople

  February 6, 2019

  Proudly wear your #KeepCraftAlive trucker hat to help close the skills gap and support the next generation of craftspeople.

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  Makeup Air for Tight Houses

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  The Warmth of Wood

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  A Bright and Open Kitchen

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