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IBS 2014: InvisiDoor Hidden-bookcase-door Hardware

JFink, Senior Editor | March 14th, 20141 comment

Builder Gary Striegler shows off his favorite new secret-door hinges. The hardware can support a full-size bookcase, and it can be set for inswing or outswing to work with any project you can dream up.

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IBS 2014: A Look Inside 'The New, New Home' Book

JFink, Senior Editor | March 14th, 2014

Curious about what's possible when building a 21st-century house? Justin chats with architect Boyce Thompson and discovers how his new book helps people ask architects and builders the right questions to get the home of their dreams

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IBS 2014: Zip System's New Radiant-Barrier Option

JFink, Senior Editor | March 13th, 20145 comments

Radiant barriers are not new, but Huber has added this feature to their already well-performing sheathing system

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IBS 2014: MyFixItUpLife Interviews Fine Homebuilding's Justin Fink

FHBdotcom, editor | February 20th, 20142 comments

Justin talks with Mark and Theresa Clement about upcoming Project House videos, quick tips, and more

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Tour a World-Class Veneer Shop

ChuckB, senior editor | August 14th, 20134 comments

Cabinetmaker Nancy Hiller visits architectural-plywood producer Heitink to source cherry-veneer panels to build the Project House floating vanity

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How to Install a Vinyl Privacy Fence

FHBdotcom, editor | July 16th, 20132 comments

Editors Justin Fink and Andy Engel layout and set posts, and assemble new fence panels at the Fine Homebuilding Project House

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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | February 10th, 201213 comments

Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding.

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How To Fill Nail Holes and Paint PVC Trim

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | January 12th, 20127 comments

Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for filling nail holes and painting exterior PVC trim.

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Video: How To Prime Cedar Siding To Control Bleeding Tannins and Other Staining Problems

FHBdotcom, editor | December 9th, 20112 comments

Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for covering the inevitable blemishes on cedar shingles

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Remodeler's shop layout: designing for workflow and flexibility

DanMorrison, Executive editor, Fine Homebuilding & Green Building Advisor | November 12th, 201110 comments

We're about ready to begin the serious work of setting up the garage shop at the Project House. We have replaced the overhead door with new carriage house doors, insulated and hung drywall, replaced...

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