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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>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>
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		<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>A Practical Approach to Exterior Insulation</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/05/a-practical-approach-to-exterior-insulation</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/05/a-practical-approach-to-exterior-insulation#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 16:18:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Fernando Pagés Ruiz]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Insulation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insulation and Weatherizing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[continuous exterior insulation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Continuous Insulation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insulating]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/05/a-practical-approach-to-exterior-insulation</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Discover a cost-effective system for applying continuous insulation that can help you achieve targeted R-values.]]></description>
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		<title>Putting Drywall Sanders to the Test: Power, Precision, and Dust Control</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/01/putting-drywall-sanders-to-the-test-power-precision-and-dust-control</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/01/putting-drywall-sanders-to-the-test-power-precision-and-dust-control#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 17:26:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Noah Kanter,Patrick McCombe]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dust Collection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Power Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Walls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Disc Sanders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall and Plaster]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drywall sander]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall sanding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dust Collector]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dust control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Random-orbit Sanders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sander]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sanders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sanding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sanding Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shop vac]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shop Vacuum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tool Test]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vacuum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vacuums]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/01/putting-drywall-sanders-to-the-test-power-precision-and-dust-control</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A pro painter evaluates a variety of drywall sanders and dust collection systems for quality of finish, user fatigue, and more.]]></description>
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		<title>One-Person Precision</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/one-person-precision</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/one-person-precision#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:13:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Risberg]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Framing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Site Work and Foundations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Foundation Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Foundations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[level]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Levels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marking Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[measurement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[measurements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Measuring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Measuring and Marking Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mudsills]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/one-person-precision</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The LA 180L long-range laser level makes it efficient and easy to square a foundation or mudsill.]]></description>
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		<title>Functional Workwear for Women</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/functional-workwear-for-women</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/functional-workwear-for-women#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:04:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clothes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shop Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[work clothes]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/functional-workwear-for-women</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Gridiron line from Milwaukee stands out for its smaller sizing with coverage where you need it.]]></description>
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		<title>A New Approach for Millwork Finishes</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/a-new-approach-for-millwork-finishes</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/a-new-approach-for-millwork-finishes#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stefan Straka]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Cabinets and Built-ins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Painting and Finishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paints and Finishes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[and Finishes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cabinet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cabinets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carpentry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interior Paints]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interior Paints and Finishes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stains]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[table]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tables]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wood finish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wood finishes]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/23/a-new-approach-for-millwork-finishes</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The LED-cure products from LED Coating Solutions offer a fast-curing, zero-VOC finish that works well for trim and cabinetry in small shop settings.]]></description>
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		<title>Ducted vs. Ductless Heat Pumps</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/21/ducted-vs-ductless-heat-pumps</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/21/ducted-vs-ductless-heat-pumps#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:16:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Harrod]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Heat Pumps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Parts and Materials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Conditioning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Compressors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ducted Heat Pumps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ducting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ductless Heat Pumps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heat-pump]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heating and cooling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heating Systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hvac]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC Systems]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/21/ducted-vs-ductless-heat-pumps</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Choosing the right heating and cooling system means finding the best fit for your home's size, layout, and climate—and balancing trade-offs in efficiency, comfort, and cost.]]></description>
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		<title>Tool Test: You Need a Drywall Sander</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/21/tool-test-you-need-a-drywall-sander</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/21/tool-test-you-need-a-drywall-sander#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:34:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Noah Kanter,Patrick McCombe]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dust Collection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Power Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Disc Sanders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall sanding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Random-orbit Sanders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sander]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sanders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sanding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tool Test]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vacuums]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/21/tool-test-you-need-a-drywall-sander</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We tried out a range of rotary and random-orbit sanders to compare their dust collection, quality of finish, and user fatigue after hours of sanding.]]></description>
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