Maintenance and Repair

Repairing Water Damage

If your walls or ceilings get wet because of leaky plumbing or a damaged roof, first fix the leak, and then seal stains and patch drywall as necessary.
Expert Session: Making Sense of Deck Stains and Finishes

Justin Fink explains what a wood-deck finish needs to protect against, what makes a finish last, and how to pick the one that matches your next project.
Small Projects and Simple Repairs

These tasks are perfect for when you've got some free time but aren't ready to start a big construction job.
Renewing a Deck

Replace damaged boards before recoating.
Building for Floods

A New Orleans prototype home may provide a path for builders looking to design and construct houses that can withstand rising sea levels and intense storms.
How to Patch a Large Hole in Drywall

Repairing damaged wallboard is easy to do with these basic tools and materials.
Podcast Episode 155: Do You Really Need a Building Permit?

The Fine Homebuilding editors discuss the dangers of remodeling a house without informing the local building department.
Architectural Archeology Informs the Restoration of a Centuries-Old Farmhouse

The Thomas Massey House illustrates the lengths to which architect John Milner goes to preserve historical buildings.
Podcast Episode 118 — Inches and Feet

More on the metric system, paint, humidity, sheds, and foundation work. Plus, when is it okay to work on your roof without shoes?
Drywall Patch for Wall Anchors

Using self-adhesive fiberglass drywall tape creatively can save time and produce an invisible repair.

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Fine Homebuilding Magazine

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Maintenance and Repair

Repairing Water Damage

Expert Session: Making Sense of Deck Stains and Finishes

Small Projects and Simple Repairs

Renewing a Deck

Building for Floods

How to Patch a Large Hole in Drywall

Podcast Episode 155: Do You Really Need a Building Permit?

Architectural Archeology Informs the Restoration of a Centuries-Old Farmhouse

Podcast Episode 118 — Inches and Feet

Drywall Patch for Wall Anchors

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