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	<title>Blogs: Blogs - Fine Homebuilding</title>
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	<description>Expert home construction tips, tool reviews, remodeling design and layout ideas, house project plans, and advice for homeowners</description>
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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>
		<category><![CDATA[Appliances]]></category>
		<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>
		<category><![CDATA[Other Appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Smart 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>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/16/podcast-episode-685-patching-drywall-adding-air-barriers-and-fixing-a-patio-rotted-wall</guid>
		<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>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>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<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>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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		<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>Breathing New Life into Original Windows</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/17/breathing-new-life-into-original-windows</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/17/breathing-new-life-into-original-windows#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:08:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arts and Crafts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bungalows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cottage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Craftsman]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Farmhouse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Restorations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Victorian]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Window and Door Installation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic Landmark]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[historic preservation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Old Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[old house]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[preservation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[restoration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[window]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[windows]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/17/breathing-new-life-into-original-windows</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Allied Window and Beacon Hill Restoration work together to successfully tackle the toughest restoration projects.]]></description>
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		<title>Podcast Episode 679: Steamy Storm Doors, New Fireplaces, and Basement Insulation</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/04/podcast-episode-679-steamy-storm-doors-new-fireplaces-and-basement-insulation</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/04/podcast-episode-679-steamy-storm-doors-new-fireplaces-and-basement-insulation#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/04/podcast-episode-679-steamy-storm-doors-new-fireplaces-and-basement-insulation</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Listeners write in about greedy dormers and shop class and ask questions about steamy storm doors, fireplaces, and insulating a basement.]]></description>
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		<title>Preservation Meets Today’s Tastes &#038; Modern Lifestyle</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/03/preservation-meets-todays-tastes-modern-lifestyle</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/03/preservation-meets-todays-tastes-modern-lifestyle#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:36:10 +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[Architecture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Historic Landmark]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[historic preservation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[History]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Old Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[old house]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[preservation]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/03/preservation-meets-todays-tastes-modern-lifestyle</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Honoring preservation isn’t the same as historical restoration and it doesn’t call for living in a museum interior.]]></description>
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