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  Installing Rockwool for Continuous Exterior Insulation

  October 10, 2018

  Careful cutting and fitting plus smart flashing details make the job of wrapping the walls and roof of the 2018 FHB House in mineral wool go according to plan.

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  Podcast Episode 141: Is Water-Heater Maintenance Worth The Hassle?

  October 19, 2018

  Removing a corroded anode, more talk about wet basements, recommendations for clear wood finishes, and deciding whether or not wood-burning fireplaces are safe in today’s homes.

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  Fix Your Tub Drain

  October 9, 2018

  How to diagnose and repair a stopped-up or nonfilling bathtub

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  HOUSES by Design: Ceiling Design

  October 17, 2018

  Architect James Tuer taps into the potential of ceiling planes.

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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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  Space-Saving Seating

  July 17, 2018

  Install a set of these cast iron swing-away stools to add a classic industrial touch to any room.

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  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.

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  A Hot Housing Market

  October 16, 2018

  Stripped of its siding, this house shows off parts that are seldom seen.

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  Why I Build: Kelly Stitzer

  July 13, 2018

  Changing the face of roofing: This third-generation contractor has an unrelenting commitment to quality and to doing jobs right the first time.

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  Am I Ready to Launch My Own Contracting Company?

  October 18, 2018

  This article reveals five questions that will help you make a wise decision

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  Fine Homebuilding and Benjamin Moore Award the Best Painters in Home Building

  October 11, 2018

  In partnership with Benjamin Moore, Fine Homebuilding names the winners in our Pro Paint awards contest.

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Other Recent Blog Posts

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  How to Cut a Brick

  October 17, 2018

  Use a hammer and brick set to split bricks to size

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  Checking Your Construction Estimate

  October 16, 2018

  Having a fast, accurate way of checking your prospect's budget will save you time and money in the long run.

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  Will Google Local Service Ads Replace SEO?

  October 16, 2018

  If you are wondering whether Google local service ads will replace SEO, read this article

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  Bring the Sunshine In!

  October 15, 2018

  A complete kitchen renovation doubles the space while letting in lots more natural light.

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  Decorative Baluster and Frieze

  October 12, 2018

  Fine trim details on this second-story porch take inspiration from the Northern New England landscape.