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Breaktime
General Discussion
Greetings Breaktime Fans! Join the conversation in our general discussions folder.
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by Hokuto
Construction Techniques
Discuss, ask questions, and answer questions about general construction techniques.
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by TuTone T
Photo Gallery
Share photos of your building projects by uploading your images to our new slideshow player
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by tman11
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 manhattan42
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 MikeSmith
Tools for Home Building
From circular saws to titanium hammers, share your buying, using and troubleshooting tips.
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by JohnWalker
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"
 257 5902 4 weeks 6 days ago
by DanH
Reader Classified
Buy and sell your stuff in the Breaktime Classified,
 861 6354 1 week 6 days ago
by loucarabasi
Help Wanted Work wanted
Post a job or look for one on the Breaktime job board
 852 5121 4 weeks 2 days 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.
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by MikeSmith
2012 Fest
Info about the upcoming fest at Mike Smith's place!
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by calvin
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.
 651 9341 2 weeks 16 hours ago
by DavidxDoud
Feedback on Fine Homebuilding
Tell us how we're doing in print and online
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by DickRussell
the Editor's Corner
Talk to Fine Homebuilding's editors and Web producers. Our door is always open!
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by DanMorrison
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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by matthewknight
Finds
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by solarman-666
Interior Decorating
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by DanH
Design Talk
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by MikeSmith
Building and Remodeling Ideas
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by semar
Kitchen and Bath
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by DanH
Outdoor Living
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by DanH
Material Choices
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by writersbrother
Photo Gallery
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