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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>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:25:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ray Tschoepe]]></dc:creator>
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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>Air-Seal Holes, Gaps, and Cracks Like a Pro</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:10:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Improve a home's air quality, energy efficiency, and fire safety with a quality spray foam.]]></description>
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		<title>Outdoor Lighting</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/04/outdoor-lighting</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/04/outdoor-lighting#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:39:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Mathewson]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Building Codes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Entryways and Foyers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Outdoor Spaces]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porches and Patios]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stairs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exterior Doors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exterior Stairs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Outdoor Lighting]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lighting up an exterior isn't just about ambiance— it's also about code compliance. Here is what the code says about safety and efficiency when it comes to outdoor lighting.]]></description>
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		<title>Fight House Fires Through Design</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/03/fight-house-fires-through-design</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/03/fight-house-fires-through-design#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:44:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Grant Baver]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Whole House Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alarm Systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Engineered Lumber]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fire]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fire alarm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fire Protection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fire safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fire-Resistance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fire-Resistant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fireblocking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fuels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insulation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Smoke Alarms]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/03/fight-house-fires-through-design</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Smart construction decisions and material choices can significantly improve occupant safety and survival in the event of a fire in the home.]]></description>
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		<title>Hazard-Free Hot Tubs</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/12/hazard-free-hot-tubs</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/12/hazard-free-hot-tubs#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Mathewson]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Building Codes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Outdoor Spaces]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porches and Patios]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Building codes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Electrical Wiring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exterior Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Glass]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Receptacles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tubs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The electrical hookup is only one part of the equation; when installing a hot tub, there are a number of key requirements to keep in mind.]]></description>
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		<title>Eight Common Electrical Myths and Mistakes</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/17/eight-common-electrical-myths-and-mistakes</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/17/eight-common-electrical-myths-and-mistakes#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[David E. Shapiro]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Electrical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skills and Techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bulbs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Conduits and Chases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electrical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Electrical Wiring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Electricity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lamps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[light fixtures]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Main Panel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sub Panel]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/17/eight-common-electrical-myths-and-mistakes</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dangerous electrical work and widespread misconceptions cause fires, deaths, and $1.5 billion in property damage annually.]]></description>
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		<title>The Right Spots for Smoke Alarms</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/17/the-right-spots-for-smoke-alarms</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/17/the-right-spots-for-smoke-alarms#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:04:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Mathewson]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Building Codes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Parts and Materials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Building codes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn the specific guidelines for location, spacing, and clearance for optimal safety.]]></description>
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		<title>Building Confidence, Community, and Inclusive Trades</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/10/building-confidence-community-and-inclusive-trades</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/10/building-confidence-community-and-inclusive-trades#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kerri Gaffett]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Women in Construction]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carpenter Kerri Gaffett reflects on tackling tradework independently and learning how to work with the physics of your body. ]]></description>
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		<title>How to Apply Fireblocking Foam</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/sponsoredpost/2024/10/21/how-to-apply-fireblocking-foam</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/sponsoredpost/2024/10/21/how-to-apply-fireblocking-foam#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:36:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glenn Mathewson]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insulation & Air Sealing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Seal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[air-sealing]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/sponsoredpost/2024/10/21/how-to-apply-fireblocking-foam</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Learn how to use fireblocking foam effectively to create safer homes.]]></description>
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		<title>Designed for Wildfire Country</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/09/10/designed-for-wildfire-country</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/09/10/designed-for-wildfire-country#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:14:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul DeGroot]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Building codes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[decks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Details]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eaves]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fire]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fire-Resistance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fire-Resistant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ignition Resistance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ignition Resistant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Roof Coverings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[walls]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/09/10/designed-for-wildfire-country</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[While no home can be completely fireproof, implementing these fire-resistant details can increase resilience.]]></description>
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