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Carpenters used to make bolt-hole markers from job-site scraps, but the commercially produced version from Big Foot Tools has been a favorite with framers for over a decade.

Though it comes with a fair learning curve, the Aerofixx Visconn dispenser is particularly useful for air-sealing hard-to-reach areas.

A former remodeler describes how a lifetime of work in the building industry has led him to measure the quality of work by its long-term impact on the planet.

Use cordless-tool batteries to test low-voltage landscape light fixtures and reveal poor electrical connections before the cables are installed.

In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Fine Homebuilding’s newest senior editor, Mark Petersen

Myron explains why taping outside corners using a reinforced paper corner bead in joint compound is better than the nail-on method.

A strip of scrap wood and a couple of router bits simplify the process of shaping the parts for these decorative wooden mantel brackets.

A career shift allowed this editor to pursue his passion of restoring and renovating old houses.

Built with nearly 90% female labor, the completion of this Utah home emphasizes the exciting potential of women in the residential building industry.

Brian, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about design software and structure fires before taking questions on installing siding before windows, safety gear for kids, and cooling a hot second floor.