Skills and Techniques

Strategies for Building a High-Performance Home
Discover a range of approaches to high-performance home design and construction.
FHB Podcast Segment: Control Condensation With Exterior Insulation
The Fine Homebuilding Podcast team chats about how to prevent roof sheathing from rotting.
Battle Bleed-Through
Use this tip to protect trim when painting the wall around it.
Jarod Coffman, Lead Carpenter and Trade-School Teacher
Inspired by Larry Haun, this passionate framer is teaching a new generation of builders.
New Threads for an Old Box
A quick fix for stripped-out screw holes in brittle fiberglass gang boxes.
Free Captive Pipes and Cables
Safely remove wires and water lines that are running through studs during demolition.
Locate the Center
Use a framing square to quickly find the exact center of a circle.
Flashing-Tape Cutter
If you don't have the size tape you need, build this slicing tool with scrap boards and a utility knife.
Speed Square for Masons
This versatile mason's square includes brick sizing and layout for both commercial and residential projects.
Finders Beepers
The Sperry Instruments wire tracer beeps and flashes when it locates wires behind drywall and finishes.

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