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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.
 21931 254007 16 hours 54 min ago
by IdahoDon
Photo Gallery
Share photos of your building projects by uploading your images to our new slideshow player
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by Scott
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.
 6 86 12 weeks 17 hours ago
by DanH
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 DanH
Tools for Home Building
From circular saws to titanium hammers, share your buying, using and troubleshooting tips.
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by calvin
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"
 261 5936 1 week 5 days ago
by florida
Reader Classified
Buy and sell your stuff in the Breaktime Classified,
 866 6375 6 days 37 min ago
by calvin
Help Wanted Work wanted
Post a job or look for one on the Breaktime job board
 856 5131 4 weeks 6 days ago
by oghrenovationsinc
Breaktime Fests
Keep up to date on the Breaktime Fest, the series of live events hosted by friendly members of the community.
563 32733 16 weeks 5 days ago
by MikeSmith
2012 Fest
Info about the upcoming fest at Mike Smith's place!
 2 23 1 week 6 hours ago
by Snort
The Archives
Breaktime has moved twice. This is the archive from our first incarnation.
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by mathewson
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.
 669 9524 5 days 6 hours ago
by DanH
Feedback on Fine Homebuilding
Tell us how we're doing in print and online
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by RYagid
the Editor's Corner
Talk to Fine Homebuilding's editors and Web producers. Our door is always open!
 189 3719 5 weeks 6 days ago
by DanH
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 IdahoDon
Finds
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by solarman-666
Interior Decorating
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by junkhound
Design Talk
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by calvin
Building and Remodeling Ideas
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by ash1717
Kitchen and Bath
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by florida
Outdoor Living
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by IdahoDon
Material Choices
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by DanH
Photo Gallery
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