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Breaktime
General Discussion
Greetings Breaktime Fans! Join the conversation in our general discussions folder.
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by florida
Construction Techniques
Discuss, ask questions, and answer questions about general construction techniques.
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by florida
Photo Gallery
Share photos of your building projects by uploading your images to our new slideshow player
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by BossHog
Project House Q&A
FHB's first official project house is underway! This Q&A forum is for communication and adjudication on the processes and decisions of the editors and authors.
 18 162 1 week 5 days ago
by street007
Energy, Heating & Insulation
From spray-foam to solar panels, join the conversation in this folder on all things energy, heating and insulation
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by renosteinke
Business
Do you run a construction or contracting business or just have questions on the topic? Join the discussion here.
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by junkhound
Tools for Home Building
From circular saws to titanium hammers, share your buying, using and troubleshooting tips.
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by toolpouchguy
Green Building
It's not about the color, it's about the concepts. Join the discussion on efficient and effective building practices, otherwise known to as "green"
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by xxPaulCPxx
Reader Classified
Buy and sell your stuff in the Breaktime Classified,
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by smiyasaki
Help Wanted Work wanted
Post a job or look for one on the Breaktime job board
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by ceb
Breaktime Fests
Keep up to date on the Breaktime Fest, the series of live events hosted by friendly members of the community.
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2012 Fest
Info about the upcoming fest at Mike Smith's place!
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The Archives
Breaktime has moved twice. This is the archive from our first incarnation.
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by junkhound
Help and Feedback
Post feedback and questions about the Web site and magazine
Forum Suggestions
This forum recently moved. While we're fixing and tweaking this site post your suggestions or questions here.
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Feedback on Fine Homebuilding
Tell us how we're doing in print and online
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by Wango1
the Editor's Corner
Talk to Fine Homebuilding's editors and Web producers. Our door is always open!
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House Chat
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General Discussion
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Feedback on Inspired House
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by 39thsthouse
Reader Tips
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by Julimor
Finds
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by solarman-666
Interior Decorating
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by DaveRicheson
Design Talk
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Building and Remodeling Ideas
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by finefinish
Kitchen and Bath
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Outdoor Living
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by JoeWood
Material Choices
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by DanH
Photo Gallery
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