Fine Homebuilding Magazine

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Out of Print • BUILDING BEYOND THE MAGAZINE’S PAGES

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Contributors • THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE

Letters • READER FEEDBACK

Tips&Techniques

HOLE SAWS THAT ARE A CUT ABOVE • NEW AND NOTEWORTHY PRODUCTS

Double-duty large-jaw pliers

Space-saving square

Seven Options for Countertops • These alternatives to natural stone make a great choice for any space, style, or budget

Wood-Boring Bits • The best bits pull through the material without too much effort and leave a clean hole in their wake

Critical Details for Ductless Heat Pumps • Trouble-free performance begins with properly installed line sets that pass rigorous testing for leaks

THREE STEPS TO MAKING A FLARE FITTING

FOUR TESTS TO PREVENT REFRIGERANT LEAKAGE

An Illustrated Guide to Tıghter Miters • Use these tools and casing methods to create perfect mitered joints that won’t separate over time

The Forever Fence • Built with rot-proof material with traditional tools and techniques, this classic border is engineered to never sag

A PVC POST WILL NEVER ROT

A THREE-PART SLEEVE MIMICS

TRADITIONAL POST DESIGN

A TWO-PART PANEL PREVENTS SAG

A Rock-Solid Relationship • The batch plant is your partner in getting high-quality concrete on your job site

A CONCRETE RECIPE

FOUR THINGS TO KNOW WHEN ORDERING CONCRETE

FOUR THINGS A BATCH PLANT CAN PROVIDE

HOUSES BY DESIGN • ARCH ITECTURAL CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

SPEC • NEW AND NOTABLE PRODUCTS

Ask the EXPERTS • YOUR QUESTIONS // PRO ANSWERS

The end of deep energy retrofits • PERSPECTIVES FROM THE FIELD

PRO Talk • CONVERSATIONS WITH INDUSTRY INSIDERS