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		<title>A Closer Look at Smart Water-Leak Detection Systems</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/11/a-closer-look-at-smart-water-leak-detection-systems</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:45:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This device will help ensure you never get surprised by a high water bill again.]]></description>
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		<title>Grout-Free Shower Panels</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/05/grout-free-shower-panels</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:28:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Silicone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stone]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/05/grout-free-shower-panels</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Engineered-stone shower panels are waterproof, but proper installation relies on tight seams and silicone sealing.]]></description>
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		<title>Space-Saving Sink Drain</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/05/space-saving-sink-drain</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/05/space-saving-sink-drain#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:41:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Petersen]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bathrooms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kitchens]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Plumbing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[sink]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sinks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vent]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This fully stocked sink drain kit is engineered so the drain pipes can adjust around dishwashers, disposals, and odd sink shapes.]]></description>
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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: Shower Wall and Tub Surround Panels Explained</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/02/14/fhb-podcast-segment-shower-wall-and-tub-surround-panels-explained</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/02/14/fhb-podcast-segment-shower-wall-and-tub-surround-panels-explained#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:33:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bathrooms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Plumbing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bathtub]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bathtubs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shower]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shower Wall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shower walls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Showers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tub]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tub surround]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Tubs]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/02/14/fhb-podcast-segment-shower-wall-and-tub-surround-panels-explained</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Learn how synthetic panels can create watertight shower walls and tub surrounds — or a big problem.]]></description>
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		<title>Cutting Plastic Pipe</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/11/01/cutting-plastic-pipe</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/11/01/cutting-plastic-pipe#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rough Plumbing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vent]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Discover a new use for mason's line.]]></description>
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		<title>Plumbing Protection</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/14/plumbing-protection</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/14/plumbing-protection#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 18:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brian Pontolilo]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Plumbing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water and Moisture Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leak]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[leaks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plumbing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Software/smart-phone apps]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/14/plumbing-protection</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Some of these smart devices are more than a leak alarm—they can help you understand your water usage and diagnose plumbing problems.]]></description>
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		<title>Rainwater Harvesting 101</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/04/15/rainwater-harvesting-101</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/04/15/rainwater-harvesting-101#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:18:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charles Bickford]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Building]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Outdoor Spaces]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/04/15/rainwater-harvesting-101</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There's a constant source of clean water for you to use, and all you have to do is collect it.]]></description>
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		<title>Keep Closet Bolts Upright</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/03/06/keep-closet-bolts-upright</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/03/06/keep-closet-bolts-upright#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Condie]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Toilets]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/03/06/keep-closet-bolts-upright</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A pinch of wax packed in around the bolts keeps the toilet in alignment.]]></description>
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		<title>Time-Saving Supply Valves</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/01/10/time-saving-supply-valves</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/01/10/time-saving-supply-valves#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Wotzak]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Hardware]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Plumbing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[valves]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/01/10/time-saving-supply-valves</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[HoldRite Outlet Boxes simplify the process of installing water lines.]]></description>
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		<title>Podcast 612: Water Pipes, Attic Air-Sealing, and the Durability of AeroBarrier</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/12/29/podcast-612-water-pipes-attic-air-sealing-and-the-durability-of-aerobarrier</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/12/29/podcast-612-water-pipes-attic-air-sealing-and-the-durability-of-aerobarrier#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:05:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick McCombe,Brian Pontolilo,Mike Guertin,Andres Samaniego]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Insulation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insulation & Air Sealing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Plumbing]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/12/29/podcast-612-water-pipes-attic-air-sealing-and-the-durability-of-aerobarrier</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The crew hears from listeners about the Massachusetts stretch code, gaps in click-together flooring, and rainscreens for vertical siding.]]></description>
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