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Why I Love Carpentry
Former editor Kevin Ireton describes his passion for the craft and the joy he finds when working out complex projects and creating something both useful and helpful.
The Fine Homebuilding Interview: Emily Mottram
A Maine architect speaks about Pretty Good House and biophilic design principles that adapt to all climates.
Cleaner Tile Demo
Cardboard boxes lined up with a tiled wall makes demo cleanup quicker and easier.
Handy Hose Holder
Avoid knots and tangles in an air hose by clamping a metal strut channel to the handle of your air compressor.
Pipe-Stand Bucket for Plumbing Jobs
Cut two notches in the top of a 5-gal. bucket for a homemade V-head pipe stand with plenty of space for storing fittings and tools.
Avoid Rotten Posts
If you have to put a wood post in the ground, bury the uncut, factory-treated end.
Maintaining Traditional Character on a Narrow Lot
The design team made sure this new-build home maximized the site while fitting in with the historical character of its neighborhood.
How to Get Sturdy Walls Without OSB
Fernando Pagés Ruiz discusses how he omitted the OSB on this spec home to save money, while still making sure his build had reliable structural quality.
A Durable Yet Affordable Timber-Framing Chisel
Arno's timber-framing chisels offer a quality cutting edge at a low price point.
Sturdy Shower Backing
Low-expanding foam at the contact points keep shower-surround panels from flexing under pressure.

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