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Maintenance and Repair

Expert Session: Making Sense of Deck Stains and Finishes

The options in penetrating exterior finishes may seem confusing, but there are some clues to help you choose.
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.
Podcast Episode 101 — Cabinet Door, Hot Water, Deck, and Wood Repair Questions

Lumber, trim, deck ledger flashing, wood rot, wood putty, dogs, and bacteria in the plumbing.