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What's the Difference Between a Trellis, an Arbor, and a Pergola?

Robyn Doyon-Aitken, producer | May 1st, 2009

Although the terms often are used interchangeably, trellises, arbors, and pergolas are distinctly different structures.

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Which Rigid Insulation Should I Choose?

FHB_WEB, member | May 1st, 20092 comments

Not all rigid foam performs the same. Learn the differences between EPS, XPS, and ISO.

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Use Barstools at a Kitchen Counter to Save Floor Space

FHB_WEB, member | April 30th, 2009

Seating Innovations barstools are a space-saving solution.

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How to Install Blocking to Anchor Cabinets Solidly

Mike Guertin, editorial advisor | April 29th, 200913 comments

Horizontal blocking installed between studs makes for a more secure cabinet installation.

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How to Retrofit a Ceiling Fan Electrical Box

FHB_WEB, member | April 28th, 2009

Before installing a ceiling fan, electrical code requires that you use a fan-rated outlet box that will support the extra weight and the motion associated with a fan. A fan-rated box will be labeled as such inside and typically can support up to 70 lb. . . .

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Corrosion-Resistant Paint

FHB_WEB, member | April 24th, 2009

Polyvinylidene fluorides, or PVDFs, are acknowledged in the industry as the best resins for coating metal.

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Use a Subpanel to Update an Electrical System

FHB_WEB, member | April 23rd, 2009

Sometimes, adding a subpanel is the best way to integrate new wiring with an old electrical system.

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Use the Metric System on Your Next Complex Project

FHB_WEB, member | April 22nd, 2009

Lumber is sized and sold based on the English system, so it makes sense to build with an English tape measure—most of the time. However, when I’m doing a framing project...

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A Homeowner's Story: Did Going Green Make Sense?

FHB_WEB, member | April 20th, 20098 comments

As electricity costs go up, the payback period shortens; at payback, future electricity is essentially free. And there is great satisfaction in watching your electric meter run backward.

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What is Open Building?

FHB_WEB, member | April 20th, 2009

In the early 1990s that I bumped into a marvelous little book by the Dutch architect John Habraken titled Supports. He argued passionately that the process of making housing must preserve the “natural relationship” that humans need to have with the place where they live. . .

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