Building Skills

Academics Don’t Define Real-World Abilities
Carpenter Dejah Leger talks about how grades in school aren't good indicators of building skills and how the job site made math make sense.
Video: Sharpening on the Go
Building Skills video: Watch this durable, portable, and affordable sharpening method that’s ideal for remodelers.
Sharpening Chisels
Building Skills: Stay sharp for under $200 with the right process and materials.
Hand-Nailing Tricks
Building Skills: Tips for better driving and for a finished look.
Video: Replace an Asphalt Roof Shingle
There may be more nails than you expect.
Shop-Made Hinge-Mortising Jig
Put away your chisels and screw together a jig from scrapwood to rout the cleanest mortises ever.
Harvey Aftermath: Dramatic Affect on Building Trades Is Expected
Even after the waters recede and the ground dries, problems with insurance and labor shortages will hinder the recovery.
Weaving Sidewall Shingle Corners
Woven corners are more complicated to install, but they give an elegant look to shingle siding.
Fine Homebuilding, in Partnership With CertainTeed and SkillsUSA, Awards $25,000 in Scholarships as Part of Its #KeepCraftAlive Movement
An awards ceremony is taking place at the SkillsUSA 53rd Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference, the world’s largest showcase of skilled trades
Spiral Saw Proficiency
A tricky tool to master.

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