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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>
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		<category><![CDATA[Drywall and Plaster]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall Compound]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn how to patch drywall above a fiberglass shower without totally redoing everything.]]></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>
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		<category><![CDATA[carpenter]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Door Casings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[high-profile casing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[millwork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mitered window casing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[modern casing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[molding]]></category>
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		<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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		<title>Making and Installing Wood Wall Paneling</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/05/making-and-installing-wood-wall-paneling</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/05/making-and-installing-wood-wall-paneling#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 13:31:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Casey Knips]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Finish Carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Walls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finish carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MDF]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Veneer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wall Tiles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[walls]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/05/making-and-installing-wood-wall-paneling</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[An expert carpenter details the steps of building and installing veneered wall paneling.]]></description>
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		<title>Installing Prefinished Cabinet Molding</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/installing-prefinished-cabinet-molding</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/installing-prefinished-cabinet-molding#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:16:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cabinets and Built-ins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finish Carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Cabinets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crown Molding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finish carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Moldings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nailers]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/installing-prefinished-cabinet-molding</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Use these assembly techniques when installing crown risers and molding to minimize visible gaps and nail holes.]]></description>
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		<title>Tall Deck on a Sloped Lot</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/tall-deck-on-a-sloped-lot</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/tall-deck-on-a-sloped-lot#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Guertin]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Decks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Framing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nails and Fasteners]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Outdoor Spaces]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Braces]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deck framing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Footings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Piers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Posts]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/tall-deck-on-a-sloped-lot</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When deck posts exceed what the prescriptive code tables allow, it's time to consult a structural engineer for post sizing and possible bracing.]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Ways to Remove Paint</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/seven-ways-to-remove-paint</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/seven-ways-to-remove-paint#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:09:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Fink]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Maintenance and Repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Painting and Finishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paints and Finishes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Restorations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exterior Paint]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interior Paint]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paint]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paint Removal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[paint removal & stripping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paint Removing Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[painting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paints]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pressure Washers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scraping Tools]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/seven-ways-to-remove-paint</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[From scrapers to power strippers and infrared lamps, there are several methods for removing stubborn paint, each with different costs, time requirements, and health-safety considerations.]]></description>
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		<title>Precut Bottom Plates in Doorways</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/22/precut-bottom-plates-in-doorways</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/22/precut-bottom-plates-in-doorways#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:06:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Doors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Framing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Walls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bottom Plate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Door Threshold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reader Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[walls]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/22/precut-bottom-plates-in-doorways</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Avoid damaging the floor by cutting part of the rough opening before standing and securing the wall. ]]></description>
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		<title>Prevent Paint Bridging With Picks</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/22/prevent-paint-bridging-with-picks</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/22/prevent-paint-bridging-with-picks#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:03:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Cabinets and Built-ins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hand Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Painting and Finishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paint Removing Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Painting Tools]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/22/prevent-paint-bridging-with-picks</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dental picks are a handy tool for removing paint that pools in the gap between a cabinet-door panel and the stiles and rails.]]></description>
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		<title>Stop Cracks at Corners</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/22/stop-cracks-at-corners</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/22/stop-cracks-at-corners#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:22:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Aaron Miiller]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall and Plaster]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joint Compound]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reader Tips]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/22/stop-cracks-at-corners</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Enhance the holding strength of outside corner bead with a fiber-mesh tape.]]></description>
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		<title>Sticker Smudge Solution</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/22/sticker-smudge-solution</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/22/sticker-smudge-solution#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Guertin]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Workshops]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Adhesives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clean-up]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cleaning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Materials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reader Tips]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/22/sticker-smudge-solution</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Use this method to clean packaging tape residue from building materials without damaging a surface.]]></description>
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