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  Predictions 2010: The Building Industry Outlook for the Decade Ahead

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  Prediction 2010: New Home Construction Shifts from Job Site to Factory

  The modern job-site will become a place of assembly and installation as more house components and systems are prefabricated off site.

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  Prediction 2010: Granite Countertops Are So Last Decade

  High prices and high maintenance are just two reasons this ubiquitous luxory kitchen countertop material will fall out of style

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  Prediction 2010: Blue is the New Black

  Forget oil. Water conservation will drive new building trends in the next decade

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  It’s the Biggest Swiss Army Knife Ever!

  A rant from my "bigger is not necessarily better" files.

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  Announcing Your Best Built-ins & Cabinets

  See who took home the top prize in our Best Built-ins & Cabinets gallery contest.

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  Contractors See Lean Times and Big Opportunities in 2010

  Contractors predict that next year will bring more of the same pain to the home-building market, but there are also big opportunities.

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  Position Yourself as an Expert Green Builder

  Seven steps to successfully marketing your building or remodeling company as the best of the best.

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  2009 In Review: 5 Most Dangerous Home Building Videos

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  Torture Test: Recip Saw Blades

  Fine Homebuilding is gearing up for a torture test of demolition reciprocating saw blades, and we need your input on what matters most.