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Breaktime
General Discussion
Greetings Breaktime Fans! Join the conversation in our general discussions folder.
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by calvin
Construction Techniques
Discuss, ask questions, and answer questions about general construction techniques.
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by xxPaulCPxx
Photo Gallery
Share photos of your building projects by uploading your images to our new slideshow player
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by calvin
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.
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by calvin
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 DanH
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 okbrickman
Tools for Home Building
From circular saws to titanium hammers, share your buying, using and troubleshooting tips.
 7681 130326 4 days 11 hours ago
by Ted W.
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"
 258 5911 6 days 7 hours ago
by cussnu2
Reader Classified
Buy and sell your stuff in the Breaktime Classified,
 861 6354 3 weeks 4 days ago
by loucarabasi
Help Wanted Work wanted
Post a job or look for one on the Breaktime job board
 852 5121 6 weeks 11 hours ago
by dvd212
Breaktime Fests
Keep up to date on the Breaktime Fest, the series of live events hosted by friendly members of the community.
563 32733 2 weeks 6 days ago
by MikeSmith
2012 Fest
Info about the upcoming fest at Mike Smith's place!
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by Mongo
The Archives
Breaktime has moved twice. This is the archive from our first incarnation.
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by calvin
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.
 652 9369 3 hours 54 min ago
by DanH
Feedback on Fine Homebuilding
Tell us how we're doing in print and online
 595 8824 6 days 15 hours ago
by Jasper57
the Editor's Corner
Talk to Fine Homebuilding's editors and Web producers. Our door is always open!
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by calvin
House Chat
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General Discussion
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Feedback on Inspired House
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Reader Tips
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Finds
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by solarman-666
Interior Decorating
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by DanH
Design Talk
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by bldr72753
Building and Remodeling Ideas
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by burkish
Kitchen and Bath
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by jonsonden
Outdoor Living
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by DanH
Material Choices
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by writersbrother
Photo Gallery
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