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Fine Homebuilding and #KeepCraftAlive Networking and Fundraising Event at IBS 2019

January 16, 2019

Take part in a great event at the 2019 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Simple Way to Keep Spray Paint Spraying

January 12, 2019

Don't waste paint by clearing the nozzle after every use–do this instead.
Great Grout Spacers

January 12, 2019

Use these craft supplies as an easy-to-handle alternative to conventional spacers.
More-Accurate Quarter-Round Molding

January 12, 2019

Use a band saw and a spindle sander to cut and fit tight corners in this common trim profile.
Why Are There Dry Joints in My Brick Walls?

January 12, 2019

A historic-preservation expert suggests possible purposes for an intentional gap between interior courses of brick.
Easy-Read Wire Strippers

January 11, 2019

A simple modification makes stripping wires faster and more reliable.
Use Spray Foam to Stop Register Grilles From Sweating

January 11, 2019

Our resident energy nerd suggests that a lack of air-sealing and insulation may be the cause of condensation around air ducts in a cathedral ceiling.
Keep Craft Alive: Alex McKenzie, Carpenter and Furniture Maker

January 10, 2019

This dedicated craftsperson traced his lineage to and got his inspiration from several generations of Vermont woodworkers and timber framers.
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.
Gable-End Eave Design

January 10, 2019

Learn how to detail exterior trim with harmonious proportions on eaves that don't return onto the gable.