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What to Know When Buying Kitchen Cabinetry
You might find that options are confusing, and that quality and pricing are all over the map. Here we’ll cover the basic categories of new cabinets—and help explain why custom or limited custom could be the right fit for your home.
Building for Resilience with Glass-Mat Sheathing
Learn how this traditional/familiar building material can be applied to deliver benefits in residential construction.
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English Arts & Crafts Sensibility at Rumford Hall
Additions made to this 1879 house strengthened its English Arts & Crafts motifs as a lucky history of stewardship continues with the current owners.
Window Glazing with Traditional Putty
Discover the benefits of using linseed oil–based products when glazing and finishing window sash.
Fastening an Exterior Door With Brick Mold
With the right sequencing, fastening an exterior door with brick mold is easy to accomplish for a solid, smooth operating installation.
FHB Podcast Segment: A Permanent Wood Foundation in the Adirondacks
An FHB Podcast listener wonders if they can fix a failing foundation with PWF, the crew weighs in.
Tom Gensmer, Remodeler and Window-Repair Expert
This window and door expert is committed to repairing and restoring newer window systems to preserve their value and extend their lifespan.
Hard-to-Use Electrical Outlets
Tamper-resistant receptacles can make it difficult to insert a plug. Here are the code-acceptable solutions.
HVAC for a Slab-on-Grade House
Keeping HVAC systems within the conditioned enclosure can be tough without a basement; one option is to use plenum trusses for the roof, which offer a space for equipment and ductwork.

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