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Electrical Outlets by the Numbers

January 10, 2019

Building codes dictate specific height and spacing measurements for receptacles and switches. Learn what the most common dimensions are and why.
Podcast Episode 149: Farmhouse Insulation, Home Inspections, and Ductwork Details

December 14, 2018

The Fine Homebuilding staff gives their best advice for improving leaky board-and-batten walls, buying old houses, keeping HVAC systems within conditioned space, and safely venting gas appliances.
The (Often Painful) Evolution of Residential Fire Sprinklers

October 26, 2018

Get an understanding of 3 unique sprinkler systems designed to meet building codes, to maintain healthy domestic water, and ultimately to help save lives.
Rubber Grips for Hand Tools

July 10, 2018

A new use for EPDM rubber-sheathed wires.
Podcast Episode 119 — Great Moments and Safety

June 15, 2018

Truss roof framing, skylights, upgrading electrical outlets, breaking up and removing concrete, jointers, and built-ins over outlets.
Podcast Episode 101 — Cabinet Door, Hot Water, Deck, and Wood Repair Questions

February 16, 2018

Lumber, trim, deck ledger flashing, wood rot, wood putty, dogs, and bacteria in the plumbing.
Podcast Episode 90 — Metal Roofs and Thermal Bridges

December 29, 2017

Whistling hot water bathroom fixtures, closet flanges, replacing open-cell insulation, shed construction, and the paradox of caulking around the bottom of a toilet.
Podcast Episode 86 — “Build On, Baby!”

December 1, 2017

Bed molding versus crown molding, busted gate valves, cornices, ceiling paint, and when to jump into a project when your skills are not quite up to par.
Respirators Reviewed

September 12, 2017

What you don’t know about choosing a respirator can kill you.
Harvey Aftermath: Dramatic Affect on Building Trades Is Expected

August 31, 2017

Even after the waters recede and the ground dries, problems with insurance and labor shortages will hinder the recovery.