Although he moonlights as a licensed contractor in Connecticut, assistant editor Justin Fink considers himself lucky to call Fine Homebuilding his home. During his job interview, Justin told editor Kevin Ireton, "If you hire me, I'm never going to leave." And as long as Taunton doesn't change the locks, you can count on Justin to be at work every day—unless it snows.
Features by this author:
Where Do You Want the Blocking?
Five tradesmen weigh in on where to put solid blocking for stair skirts, grab-bar anchors, and everything else the code leaves out
Accent Lighting for Your DeckIntegrated with posts, railings, and stair risers, a new generation of exterior-light fixtures provides a wide range of deck-lighting options
Video: Quick Job Site Vise
With this design, you'll be able to secure your workpieces with just a couple pieces of scrap wood
Video: Clothespin Pencil Holder
If your pencil keeps falling out of your shirt pocket, there's a solution that is as simple as they come
Video: Easy Key ID
In just a minute, you can solve a problem that has been bothering you for years
Video: Easy-Peel Masking Tape
Irritated with your immaculate paintjob suffering at the hands of a stray bit of tape? All you need is some wax.
Video: Locate Underground Pipes
Searching for underground pipes doesn't have to be expensive, all you need is a couple of cheap materials
Video: Make Your Own Sanding BlockYou can go to the hardware store and buy a sanding block, but better yet, you can make your own with materials you already have
Video: Proper Ladder Setup
This method makes sure you'll be safe on your ladder, and it only takes a second
Video: Separating Studs with Pry Bars
You may think using the claw of your hammer to separate two studs is the best method, but this tip proves that it's not
Video: Mud-Bucket Power Station
Keeping your power source protected and visible is paramount, and this tip gives you a simple way to do it
Deck-Fastener OptionsHow much time, trouble, and money does it take to install deck planks? It all depends on the fasteners you use.