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What You Need to Know When Working With Hannoband Tape
An expert builder shares his experience using this expanding-foam tape as an alternative to traditional spray foam to seal gaps around new windows.
Fine Homebuilding Flashback: 1982, Drywall-mania, All About Roof Framing, and Old-School Curved Walls
A look back at the second year of the magazine, from the notable names to our popular topics, including the most heavily illustrated issue to date.
Drywall Spanning a Band Joist
Avoid cracking and hard-to-hide seams with smart panel placement and by using drywall adhesive instead of screws at the band joist.
Choosing an Interior Trim Style for Your House
Get tips for matching the look and size of moldings to match your home and your personal aesthetic tastes.
Vapor-Permeable Flashing Tape
New water-resistive ZIP System Flashing Tape from Huber ups the ante for moisture control.
Hang Drywall on the Ceiling the Right Way
Follow along as Myron explains how to make straight seams and accurate holes for electrical boxes when hanging ceilings.
Connecting and Insulating a Water Heater
Learn how a tank-style water heater works and how to install and insulate one.
Basement Waterproofing Strategies Roundtable
Watch builders Travis Brungardt and Mike Guertin plus masonry-sealer expert Lance Lang in a roundtable discussion on methods and materials for keeping basements dry.
Why You Should Use Screws Instead of Nails for Drywall
Screws are superior and faster, especially when using a collated screw gun.
Draining and Flushing a Water Heater
Follow these steps carefully when you need to empty a tank-style water heater to maintain, repair, or replace it.

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