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Breaktime
General Discussion
Greetings Breaktime Fans! Join the conversation in our general discussions folder.
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by woodknow
Construction Techniques
Discuss, ask questions, and answer questions about general construction techniques.
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by Lationston28
Photo Gallery
Share photos of your building projects by uploading your images to our new slideshow player
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by bobbichukran
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.
 21 173 3 days 17 hours ago
by Jaahk
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 BossHog
Business
Do you run a construction or contracting business or just have questions on the topic? Join the discussion here.
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Tools for Home Building
From circular saws to titanium hammers, share your buying, using and troubleshooting tips.
 7762 130902 1 day 9 hours ago
by BossHog
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"
 262 6014 2 weeks 11 hours ago
by sawback
Reader Classified
Buy and sell your stuff in the Breaktime Classified,
 878 6407 15 weeks 1 day ago
by smiyasaki
Help Wanted Work wanted
Post a job or look for one on the Breaktime job board
 861 5141 9 weeks 5 days ago
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!
 5 95 42 weeks 5 days ago
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calvin
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.
 692 9629 5 days 18 hours ago
by junkhound
Feedback on Fine Homebuilding
Tell us how we're doing in print and online
 613 8921 3 weeks 10 hours ago
by Flobey
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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by DanH
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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by DanH
Building and Remodeling Ideas
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by gtahomerenovation
Kitchen and Bath
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by MikeWise
Outdoor Living
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by JoeWood
Material Choices
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by DanH
Photo Gallery
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