Daniel S. Morrison

Now a senior editor, Daniel S. Morrison has built and remodeled houses in Montana, Texas, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Maine. After a bad day on an icy roof, he returned home to find Fine Homebuilding issue #150 in his mailbox with an ad for an assistant editor. Three weeks later he had a desk job and softer hands.

Slinky Nail Set Is Great for Tight Spots
In the current issue of Fine Homebuilding trim carpenter Kit Camp did a review of this Spring Tools nail set. In this episode of the “Tool Hound,” we’re going to…
Basement Insulation Retrofits
When finishing a basement, it pays to consider moisture management, air sealing, and insulation.
Are compact-fluorescent lights dangerous?
Q: I keep reading about how energy efficient compact-fluorescent lightbulbs are, and I agree that saving energy is important. I’ve also heard that compact fluorescents contain mercury. Is this a…
Green building is finding its way into the law books
Starting January 2009, builders in Connecticut will need to meet the equivalent of the LEED Silver rating on all public and private buildings (except residential with fewer than five units)…
ASHRE Ventilation Standard is too low
Recent research on residential ventilation presented at 2007’s American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers conference is consistent with past research and current practice in Europe. Why is this…
Flashing Replacement Windows
This method prevents future leaks and avoids finger pointing.
Safety is worth a lot more than $3.4 million
Five years ago, Jerry Crutchfield took a 3-in. framing nail through the cheek and into his brain. In December 2007, his lawsuit against Stanley Fastening Systems and The Home Depot…
Extension Jambs for Replacement Windows
An exterior energy upgrade uses jamb extensions to align new windows with rigid foam-board insulation
Latinos Will Drive the Next Housing Boom
In this 2008 interview, former secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Henry Cisneros talks about predictions of an urban renaissance.
Does PV waste energy?
Q: I heard that photovoltaic (PV) panels require more energy to make than they’ll ever produce in their lifetime. Is there any truth to this? Ed Velasquez, Rio Rancho, NM A:…

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