Fine Homebuilding Magazine

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Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Contributors • THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE

Letters • READER FEEDBACK

Tips&Techniques

Changes proposed for the 2024 IRC

MULTI-USE MUD MIXER

Solid slick

Clip-on tool pouch

Sturdy Walls Without Wood Sheathing • $125 in hardware and a few extra drywall fasteners solve the structural shortcomings of walls without plywood or OSB

A Practical Approach to EXTERIOR COLORS • For a timeless exterior aesthetic, consider the home, its surroundings, and your personal style

KNOW THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND PLAN ACCORDINGLY

CHOOSING TRIM, ACCENT, AND DOOR COLORS

FIND YOUR AESTHETIC

THINGS TO AVOID

Installing Crown Molding on Cabinets • A combination of mitering and coping ensures a tight fit on inside and outside corners

Emily Mottram • A Maine architect speaks about Pretty Good House and biophilic design principles that adapt to all climates

A New Build With Sentimental Charm • A heritage property in the Adirondacks maximizes indoor-outdoor living space

Success With Construction TAPE • Keeping out air and water for the long haul requires using seam and flashing tape the right way

LOW-TEMP TAPE TEST

HOUSES BY DESIGN • ARCHITECTURAL CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

SPEC • NEW AND NOTABLE PRODUCTS

Ask the EXPERTS • YOUR QUESTIONS // PRO ANSWERS

Why I love carpentry

KeepCraftAlive • CELEBRATING PASSION FOR BUILDING