Rick Arnold

Longtime builder and contributing editor Rick Arnold still swings a hammer with his older son but probably spends more time writing and presenting seminars about construction. Rick spends his downtime in the evening sitting near the backyard fire pit with his wife and two dogs. You can reach him through the website efficientexteriors.com.

A Complete Guide to Building Your Own Deck
From Footings to Finish
Video Series: How to Build a Tool Shed
This Fine Homebuilding video series follows Rick Arnold as he constructs a charming and sturdy backyard tool shed. Each episode walks you through an entire phase of shed construction. Follow…
Video Series: Build a Concrete Walkway
Installing a concrete walkway is a relatively simple project that is sure to enhance your home's landscape. With a few helping hands and some guidance from an expert, you can…
How to Build a Deck: Video Series Four: Elevated Deck, East Greenwich, R.I.
Since 2013, Fine Homebuilding has constructed four different decks and has created a series of start-to-finish how-to videos for each one. In each of these video series, you will learn…
First Aid for a Failing Deck
Where Band-Aid solutions won’t work, you might be able to save the frame and make your deck safe again.
Build a Tool Shed Series: Building a Gable-End Wall, Pt. 2
Install the window, trim, and shingles to the gable-end wall then lift it into place
Build a Tool Shed Series: Building a Gable-End Wall, Pt. 1
While simple to accomplish, this advanced technique of framing and siding a wall before raising is a real time saver
Introduction: How to Build a Simple but Sturdy Tool Shed
Build a classic shed with digital plans, a series of videos, and trade secrets and time savers from the pros.
Shed Floor Framing Basics
Get your shed off to a good start. Learn how to size, cut, and assemble a square and level floor frame for your shed.
Build a Concrete Walkway: Introduction
Learn how to build forms, install steel reinforcement, pour concrete, use floats and trowels, and stamp a decorative pattern.

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