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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: Finding a Contractor You Can Trust</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/08/15/fhb-podcast-segment-finding-a-contractor-you-can-trust</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/08/15/fhb-podcast-segment-finding-a-contractor-you-can-trust#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick McCombe,Grant Baver,Randy Williams]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maintenance and Repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Roofs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Building]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[building business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contractor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[estimating]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[roofing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn how to find a roofer you can trust without using online reviews.]]></description>
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		<title>Do This, Not That: When Attaching a Handrail</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/08/14/do-this-not-that-when-attaching-a-handrail</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/08/14/do-this-not-that-when-attaching-a-handrail#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ray Tschoepe]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Decks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porches and Patios]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anchor placement is crucial when installing wall-mounted objects.]]></description>
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		<title>Common Door Problems</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/08/14/common-door-problems</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/08/14/common-door-problems#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Old House Journal Editors]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Doors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maintenance and Repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[door]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Door Repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[doors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic House]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Old Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Old Homes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[old house]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Old Houses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wood doors]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/08/14/common-door-problems</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[An introduction for do-it-yourselfers to assessing an uncooperative door and taking steps to fix it.]]></description>
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		<title>Rescuing Old Furniture by Refinishing</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/08/14/rescuing-old-furniture-by-refinishing</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/08/14/rescuing-old-furniture-by-refinishing#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:55:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ray Tschoepe]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maintenance and Repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Painting and Finishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paints and Finishes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Remodeling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Restorations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Victorian]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[furniture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[furniture finishes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paints and Stains]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Refinish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[refinishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wood finish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wood finishes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wood restoration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wood stain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wood Staining]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes the finish is just too far gone and the old piece demands a refresh to make it attractive and usable — here's one success story.]]></description>
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		<title>Do This, Not That: Regarding Porch Details</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/08/05/regarding-porch-details</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/08/05/regarding-porch-details#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:25:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ray Tschoepe]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porches and Patios]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water and Moisture Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porch Remodel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porches]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the many water-resistant materials available today, some of the basic “best practice” construction details are ignored.]]></description>
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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: Weatherproofing Gable Vents</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/08/01/fhb-podcast-segment-weatherproofing-gable-vents</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/08/01/fhb-podcast-segment-weatherproofing-gable-vents#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:33:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick McCombe,Grant Baver,Mike Guertin]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Attics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maintenance and Repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Roofs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Roof Vents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[venting]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/08/01/fhb-podcast-segment-weatherproofing-gable-vents</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Get expert advice on preventing water intrusion around gable vents. ]]></description>
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		<title>Cultivating Company Culture</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/07/21/cultivating-company-culture</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/07/21/cultivating-company-culture#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:24:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[TJ Fattaruso]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[accessibility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Contracts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interior Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Permitting and Certifications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Universal Design]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/07/21/cultivating-company-culture</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How to build strong workplace culture through clear values, open communication, opportunities for employee growth, and inclusive leadership.]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing a Paintbrush</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/07/21/choosing-a-paintbrush</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/07/21/choosing-a-paintbrush#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:55:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jess Araujo]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Hand Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Painting and Finishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paints and Finishes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Accessories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cleaning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cleaning Supplies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hardware]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interior Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interior Painting and Finishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Painting Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tool Accessories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tools]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/07/21/choosing-a-paintbrush</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Tips for picking the right paintbrush based on paint type, surface, and personal comfort.]]></description>
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		<title>Seating and Storage for Any Space</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/07/21/seating-and-storage-for-any-space</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/07/21/seating-and-storage-for-any-space#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:29:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Gary Striegler]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Cabinets and Built-ins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finish Carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trimwork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bay window]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Built-In]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[built-ins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crown Molding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[custom cabinetry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[custom cabinets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drawer Slides]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[On-Site Carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Plywood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Poplar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trimwork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Window Seat]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/07/21/seating-and-storage-for-any-space</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Solid plans, thoughtful prep, and smart assembly are the key elements to handsome and functional built-ins.]]></description>
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		<title>A Stucco Wall Assembly Done Right</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/07/21/stucco-done-right</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/07/21/stucco-done-right#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:28:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Exterior Siding and Trimwork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Siding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Walls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Durable Siding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exterior walls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rainscreen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rainscreen Systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[siding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stucco]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wall Assemblies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wall assembly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Walls and Fences]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/07/21/stucco-done-right</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A high-performance rainscreen is crucial to building a successful stucco wall assembly.]]></description>
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