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Floors and Coverings

Podcast Episode 151: Cordless Saws, Glued-Down Floors, and Buried Electrical Boxes

December 28, 2018

Are battery-powered miter saws tough enough? Can you glue solid oak to concrete? How can you install an outlet in a garage slab? Find answers to these questions and more.
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.
The Secret to Leveling Subfloors

November 7, 2018

I do a lot of remodeling, and it’s often necessary to level uneven floors with self-leveling compound. The product is anything but self-leveling, though, so I find the high point…
Podcast Episode 142: How Do You Rebuild Homes to Survive Hurricanes?

October 26, 2018

A priest from Florida asks the Fine Homebuilding editors for advice on how to repair his heavily damaged church so that it can better weather the next big coastal storm.
Durable Flooring for Kitchens and Baths

October 9, 2018

This survey of sturdy, stylish, and sustainable options looks at price per sq.ft., maintenance requirements, and installation considerations to help you choose the material that best fits your needs.
Subfloor Sheathing

September 25, 2018

AdvanTech subfloor stands up to the rain until the house is dried in.
Carrying Carpet

September 12, 2018

Create a handle for an easy way to carry rolled waste carpet
SkillsUSA National Championships 2018

June 28, 2018

Students showcase building skills in competition.
Carry Carpet Tack Strips Safely

January 16, 2018

A solid system for preventing cuts on the jobsite.
Podcast Episode 96 — Engineered Wood and New Products

January 12, 2018

They guys highlight the best products they found at the International Builders' Show. Plus grievous bodily harm, demonstrated.