Fine Homebuilding Magazine

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Out of Print • BUILDING BEYOND THE MAGAZINE’S PAGES

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Contributors • THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE

The biggest mistake of all?

Tips&Techniques

Minimum dimensions in the IRC

BEEFED-UP BISCUIT JOINTS

A New Look at Lighting • Understanding our field of vision offers a novel approach to lighting for comfort, work, safety, and more

The Pros and Cons of Panelization • With the promise of high-quality construction, faster builds, and supertight enclosures, homes built with panels appeal to home buyers and builders alike, but do they make financial sense?

8 Common Building Science Mistakes to Avoid • From missing flashing details to incomplete roof venting, understanding how things go wrong is the first step to getting them right

Cordless Planers • With quick and effortless stock removal and easy-to-replace disposable blades, these power planers make it easy to leave your hand plane safely at home

Larsen Trusses Live On • Hanging a truss outside a stick-framed wall is an old idea that hangs in with modern materials, building science, and energy-efficiency goals

HOUSES BY DESIGN ARCHITECTURAL CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS • An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a secondary, self-contained residential unit located on the same property as a primary residence. These versatile living spaces have gained popularity as a creative housing solution and are redefining the way we think about urban spaces.

SPEC • NEW AND NOTABLE PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS

Ask the EXPERTS • YOUR QUESTIONS // PRO ANSWERS

Building confidence, community, and inclusive trades

Keep Craft Alive • CELEBRATING PASSION FOR BUILDING