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Creative Kitchen Islands: We Have a Winner!
Big curves and beautiful butcher block win the day.
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The Mysterious Case of the Exploding Shellac Can
2 commentsHere's the reason you should always check the date of manufacture when purchasing shellac.
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Win a Stanley Prize Package!
Enter our "Best Built-ins & Cabinets" contest for a shot at winning one of three prize packages from Stanley.
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How to Prepare an Estimate for Home Repair or New Building Projects
Borrow these great ideas for preparing an estimate from contractors and builders in the field and download a sample worksheet that simplifies the process. It's the Best of Breaktime.
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Video: Shim-Cutting Jig for the Tablesaw
1 commentLearn how to make a shim-cutting jig for the tablesaw to save time and money. Plus, download plans and watch the video.
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Wooden Surfboard Made From 2x6s and Plywood
A surfboard from building lumber? Check out one Breaktimer's photo essay detailing how to make a hollow-core wooden surfboard from 2x6s and plywood
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Play Fine Homebuilding's Game "The Inspector"
86 commentsThe Inspector takes a break from code violations in this installment of our popular photo quiz game. Help him improve a remodel by identifying five areas where a remodel went wrong.
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Flashing a Window: Debating Best Practices
13 commentsWindow flashing is crucial, but when we get into the murky waters of remodel is there only one best way?
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Restoring an Antique Timber-Frame Home
18 commentsHear the story of an 18th century timber-frame home that was given new life in this audio slideshow that follows the transformation of disassembling, moving, and rebuilding an original Colonial
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Got Swine Flu? Do You Go to the Job Site or Stay Home?
2 commentsOur government says stay home if we contract H1N1 or "swine flu." For the self-employed, can you afford not to show up on the job site?
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