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Fix for Fast-Drying Paint
Follow these tips to prevent paint from drying too quickly.
No-Downside Decking
Deckorators Voyage decking, which is mineral-based rather than made of a plastic or wood composite, is lightweight and doesn't expand and contract as much as standard composite decking.
Paint Prep With Less Waste
When painting ceilings, reduce the amount of waste you produce by hanging reusable fabric from the walls instead of plastic sheets.
PT Ain’t What It Used to Be
Newer pressure treatments don't offer the same rot and decay resistance. Follow these simple strategies to give outdoor lumber its best chance of survival.
Repairing Damaged Walls and Ceilings
Skim-coating with joint compound covers texture, renews old drywall and plaster, and leaves smooth surfaces ready to paint.
FHB Podcast Segment: Is There a ‘Right’ Spot for a Vapor Retarder in this Climate Zone?
Who knows where the vapor barrier goes?
Wide Spray Foam… Finally!
This spray-foam sealant from Great Stuff offers mess-free, 6-in. coverage.
Give Windows and Doors a Durable Finish with Linseed Oil Paint
Discover why linseed oil paint is the go-to choice for Fink & Son Historic Restoration.
Podcast Episode 650: Missing Air Barriers, Bridge in a Barn, and Exterior Insulation
Listeners write in about sustainable building and ask questions about drywall and building a bridge over pigs.
FHB Podcast Segment: Insulating a Crawlspace in a Marine Climate Zone
In this FHB Podcast Segment, the team provides expert advice on insulating a crawlspace in a 1910 bungalow.

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