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    Use an oscillating multitool to remove and replace the cracked section.

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    I needed to repair a crack in a chimney and wanted the color of the new mortar to match that of the existing mortar. I had heard about using acid…

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  • Podcast Episode 698: Price Volatility, Carbon Accounting, and Building Off-Grid

    Listeners write in about price increases and carbon accounting and ask questions about building an off-grid cabin and finding good roofers.

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  • Code-Compliant Landings for Exterior Doors

    Get the specifications you need to install stairs, porches, decks, and more to provide a safe, comfortable means of egress that meets building codes.

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    Watch award-winning architect Duo Dickinson take an in-depth look at designing and building a beautiful, successful staircase in this webinar.

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  • Infill Addition to a Classic Farmhouse

    By connecting the home to the detached garage, the architects of this hillside home made space for a home office and guest area.

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  • Justin Fink, Carpenter

    This former Fine Homebuilding editor shifted to a full-time career in building, focusing on the craft of preserving historic and pre-war homes.

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  • What Is a Home Energy Audit?

    This thorough evaluation of your house's energy health will help you choose the right upgrades to make it more comfortable, healthy, and affordable to live in.

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  • 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.

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  • Google Eases Rules for Smart-Home Developers

    After restricting access to the Nest thermostat in 2019, Google has a change of heart.

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    Listeners write in about price increases and carbon accounting and ask questions about building an off-grid cabin and finding good roofers.

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    Learn how to find a roofer you can trust without using online reviews.

  • A Trim Router That Tops Them All

    Bosch's Brushless Colt Palm Router is precise, ergonomic, and features a large opening in the base for unmatched visibility.

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    Get expert advice on affordable insulation strategies for a shed roof in a cold climate.

  • Maine Addition

    Elegant in its simplicity, the kitchen occupies an addition to a 1760s Cape.

  • Energy Efficiency Without Compromise

    Smart storm window solutions for old house restoration.

  • Ridgid Framing Nailers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

    Find out if your framing nailer is part of this nationwide recall.

  • Best Bath for a Flapper Girl

    This bathroom offers a glimpse into the more glamorous past of an old house.

  • Brookside Evolved

    A Colonial-era house expanded in the 1830s was restored by the removal of boxy 20th-century add-ons while the old dairy barn became a complementary living space.

  • Mastery of Restraint

    A charming dwelling, one of three row houses built in 1790, is brought back to light and life.

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