Kevin Ireton

Kevin Ireton graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Kentucky and then went to work as a carpenter for 10 years. In 1986, he joined the staff of Fine Homebuilding, and suddenly his odd career choice looked like a well-conceived plan. Eventually, he became the magazine’s chief editor and held the position until he retired from publishing. Kevin lives in western Connecticut and works as a freelance writer and builder.

Why Don’t We Build Better Houses?
Although we know how to build healthy, comfortable, durable homes, mostly we don’t...but not because it’s too expensive.
Kitchen-Remodel Reality Check
With careful planning, you can avoid common pitfalls and get yourself into your new kitchen sooner.
Finally, Another Finger-saving Tablesaw
A look at the Bosch Reaxx, SawStop’s first real competition.
Cutting Shingles with Shears
Long-handled tin snips are the perfect tool for easily cutting thick roofing shingles.
Deck Building Tip: Anchor-Bolt Depth Stop
How to set a bolt in wet concrete to the correct depth
Extension-Cord and Air-Hose Reel
Carpenters working on job sites start every day by unrolling extension cords, and end every day by rolling them back up again. If they’re not careful, they end up with…
Tool Test: SawStop’s Portable Tablesaw
We test the new finger-saving tablesaw from SawStop.
Cold-Weather Epoxy
In cold weather, two-part epoxy in a double syringe-style dispenser can be difficult to squeeze out. If it’s a little sluggish, spare yourself the fight, and put the dispenser in…
Air Compressor Splitter
Here's a quick tip for sharing compressed air
Controlling Dust During a Remodel
A dust barrier can help keep remodeling dust from covering the rest of the house

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