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		<title>The Trump Administration Wants to Eliminate the Energy Star Program</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/16/the-trump-administration-wants-to-eliminate-the-energy-star-program</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/16/the-trump-administration-wants-to-eliminate-the-energy-star-program#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:48:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin R. Wolf]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Parts and Materials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy efficient]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Saver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Star]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy-Smart]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kitchen appliance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The end of this program will likely lead to higher energy bills and fewer business opportunities for the American people.]]></description>
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		<title>Podcast Episode 685: Patching Drywall, Adding Air Barriers, and Rotted Walls</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/16/podcast-episode-685-patching-drywall-adding-air-barriers-and-fixing-a-patio-rotted-wall</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/16/podcast-episode-685-patching-drywall-adding-air-barriers-and-fixing-a-patio-rotted-wall#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Listeners write in about running a profitable contracting business and ask questions about patching drywall, adding air barriers, and fixing a patio poured against the house.]]></description>
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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: Patching Drywall Near a Shower</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/16/fhb-podcast-segment-patching-drywall-near-a-shower</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/16/fhb-podcast-segment-patching-drywall-near-a-shower#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 07:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Bathrooms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bathroom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall and Plaster]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall Compound]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shower]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/16/fhb-podcast-segment-patching-drywall-near-a-shower</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Learn how to patch drywall above a fiberglass shower without totally redoing everything.]]></description>
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		<title>The Unabashed Maximalist</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/15/the-unabashed-maximalist</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/15/the-unabashed-maximalist#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 20:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Whole House Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic House]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic Landmark]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[historic renovation]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/15/the-unabashed-maximalist</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This home at the top of a San Francisco row house is a kaleidoscope of colors and textures. Every piece has a story to tell.]]></description>
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		<title>A 1980s Condo Goes Retro Vintage</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/15/a-1980s-condo-goes-retro-vintage</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/15/a-1980s-condo-goes-retro-vintage#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 13:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patricia Poore]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Restorations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Homes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Whole House Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Apartments and Condos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Architecture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic House]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[restoration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retro]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retro kitchen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vintage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vintage furnishings]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/15/a-1980s-condo-goes-retro-vintage</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Creative problem-solving brings finesse to a Minneapolis row house gutted in 1979, blending historic elements and modern use in 1200 square feet.]]></description>
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		<title>Sharp-Blade Solution</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/13/sharp-blade-solution</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/13/sharp-blade-solution#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 21:07:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cordless Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bits and Blades]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blades]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[multitool]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oscillating Multitools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sharpener]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sharpening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sharpening Tools]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/13/sharp-blade-solution</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This battery-operated sharpener is portable and precise, and it works with various power-tool blades.]]></description>
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		<title>Podcast Episode 684: Masonry Heaters, Whole-House Ventilation, and Porch Flooring</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/09/podcast-episode-684-masonry-heaters-whole-house-ventilation-and-porch-flooring-patios</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/09/podcast-episode-684-masonry-heaters-whole-house-ventilation-and-porch-flooring-patios#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 10:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/09/podcast-episode-684-masonry-heaters-whole-house-ventilation-and-porch-flooring-patios</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Listeners write in about fireplaces and ask questions about whole-house ventilation, traditional porch flooring, and gutter sealants.]]></description>
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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: Repairing an Old Home While Maintaining Its Integrity</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/09/fhb-podcast-segment-repairing-an-old-home-while-maintaining-its-integrity</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/09/fhb-podcast-segment-repairing-an-old-home-while-maintaining-its-integrity#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 07:33:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Colonial]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gutters and Downspouts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lumber and Sheet Goods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porches and Patios]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Restorations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[colonial]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[colonial revival]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[covered porches]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deck railing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gutter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gutters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Old Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[old house]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[preservation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[railing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[railings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[restoration]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/09/fhb-podcast-segment-repairing-an-old-home-while-maintaining-its-integrity</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Learn about different approaches to making updates and repairs to older homes with historic charm.]]></description>
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		<title>Tools and Gear for the Moms Who Get it Done</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/07/tools-and-gear-for-the-moms-who-get-it-done</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/07/tools-and-gear-for-the-moms-who-get-it-done#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 20:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Fine Homebuilding Editors]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Combo Kits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gift]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gift ideas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gifts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[holiday]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tool review]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/07/tools-and-gear-for-the-moms-who-get-it-done</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[From work boots to power tools, these favorite picks make perfect gifts for moms and women who build.]]></description>
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		<title>An Easier Method for Mitered Head Casings</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/06/an-easier-method-for-cutting-curved-head-casing</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/06/an-easier-method-for-cutting-curved-head-casing#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 21:12:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Bassett,Katie Williams]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Finish Carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jigs and Fixtures]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arched doorway]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arched Entry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carpenter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[casing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[casing installations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Casing Miters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[casings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Door Casings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[high-profile casing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[low-profile casing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[millwork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mitered window casing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[modern casing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[molding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Moldings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[side casing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[traditional casing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trim carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trimwork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Window Casings]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/06/an-easier-method-for-cutting-curved-head-casing</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Making mitered head casings is a breeze with this simple system.]]></description>
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