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Greetings Breaktime Fans! Join the conversation in our general discussions folder.
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37924 | 518041 | 3 hours 14 min ago by calvin |
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Discuss, ask questions, and answer questions about general construction techniques.
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21801 | 253008 | 11 hours 21 min ago by xxPaulCPxx |
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Share photos of your building projects by uploading your images to our new slideshow player
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2354 | 71666 | 16 hours 9 min ago by calvin |
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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.
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6 | 84 | 1 day 12 hours ago by calvin |
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From spray-foam to solar panels, join the conversation in this folder on all things energy, heating and insulation
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7782 | 85828 | 1 hour 5 min ago by DanH |
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Do you run a construction or contracting business or just have questions on the topic? Join the discussion here.
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3778 | 89181 | 15 hours 5 min ago by okbrickman |
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From circular saws to titanium hammers, share your buying, using and troubleshooting tips.
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7681 | 130326 | 4 days 11 hours ago by Ted W. |
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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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258 | 5911 | 6 days 7 hours ago by cussnu2 |
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Buy and sell your stuff in the Breaktime Classified,
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861 | 6354 | 3 weeks 4 days ago by loucarabasi |
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Post a job or look for one on the Breaktime job board
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852 | 5121 | 6 weeks 11 hours ago by dvd212 |
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Keep up to date on the Breaktime Fest, the series of live events hosted by friendly members of the community.
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563 | 32733 | 2 weeks 6 days ago by MikeSmith |
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Info about the upcoming fest at Mike Smith's place!
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Breaktime has moved twice. This is the archive from our first incarnation.
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17327 | 147307 | 1 week 6 days ago by calvin |
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Post feedback and questions about the Web site and magazine
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This forum recently moved. While we're fixing and tweaking this site post your suggestions or questions here.
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652 | 9369 | 3 hours 54 min ago by DanH |
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Tell us how we're doing in print and online
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595 | 8824 | 6 days 15 hours ago by Jasper57 |
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Talk to Fine Homebuilding's editors and Web producers. Our door is always open!
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188 | 3717 | 1 day 9 hours ago by calvin |
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