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

More tradespeople needed

Tips & Techniques

Read the instructions • MASTER THE RULES OF HOME BUILDING

SAWSTOP FOR THE JOB SITE • NEW AND NOTEWORTHY PRODUCTS

Face-frame clamp

Cordless biscuit joiner

Path to a Perfect Paint Job • High-quality exterior painting depends on flawless prep and application

Smarter Energy Trackıng • Solutions for monitoring electricity usage for a more efficient home with lower bills

AFTERMARKET ELECTRICITY MONITORING

Electricity basics

SMART SERVICE PANELS AND BREAKERS

How electricity is billed

James Metoyer • This workforce trainer brings a holistic approach to healthy living to the homes and communities of Oregon

Modern Design in a Historic Neighborhood • A century-old bungalow is renovated to maintain its original character while achieving Passive House certification

AN OPEN PLAN WITH POCKETS OF PRIVACY

DESIGNING AN HVAC SYSTEM FOR A PASSIVE HOUSE

Adding on to historic homes

THE RIGHT WINDOWS IN THE RIGHT PLACE

Cost-Saving Cabinets • Read-to-assemble cabinets are sturdy, offer a myriad of design and quality options, and cost less than assembled versions

START WITH A PLAN

BUILD AND INSTALL THE UPPERS

BUILD AND INSTALL THE BASES

Vintage Window Tune-Up • Increase quiet and comfort with easy improvements to historical windows

HOUSES BY DESIGN • ARCHITECTURAL CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

SPEC • NEW AND NOTABLE PRODUCTS

Ask the EXPERTS • YOUR QUESTIONS // PRO ANSWERS

Old-house electrification • PERSPECTIVES FROM THE FIELD

Keep Craft Alive • CELEBRATING PASSION FOR BUILDING