Editor's Notepad

Remembering Larry Haun
With his boundless skills, unwavering work ethic, and big heart, this California framing carpenter was — and forever will be — an inspiration to generations of builders around the world.
9 Tips for Building a Better Deck
Tips for building better decks given to us and now passed along to you.
The 2017 Builders’ Show Preview
Looking ahead to the annual Builders' Show, the largest and best-attended trade show for the home-building industry.
Checking out the 2016 National Hardware Show
Fine Homebuilding tools editor Patrick McCombe is walking the National Hardware Show looking for cool tools.
Old Tools, Old Friends
A reminisence on a 30 year anniversary
New Paslode Framing Fuel
New all-weather formulation of Paslode fuel works in temperatures down to 18 deg. F.
The Ultimate Tool Chest
This mechanic's tool chest has everything. It even drives.
House Doctors to Build Accessibility Ramps for Those in Need
As a Boy Scout--well, adult Scouter now--I love the idea of doing a good turn daily. The House Dcotors company seems to agree. The company is donating its handyman services…
Curing Cracks in Drywall
While there are plaster pros and gypsum gurus who think nothing of it, most people consider working with drywall a neccessary evil that's heavy on the evil. It's not surprising…
Staying Cool
While summer might be coming to a close--the last day of summer is September 22--we all know we can still be subjected to some seriously hot days. Check out these…

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