Fine Homebuilding Magazine

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OutofPrint • BUILDING BEYOND THE MAGAZINE’S PAGES

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Contributors • THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE

Letters • READER FEEDBACK

Back to work

Tips&Techniques

Fire separation distance • MASTER THE RULES OF HOME BUI LDING

DUST-COLLECTING SLIDING MITER SAW • NEW AND NOTEWORTHY PRODUCTS

Elevated efficiency

Paint wipes that work

Superstable sawhorse

A brilliant tape measure

An Easy Approach to Coffered Ceilings • Careful layout, accurate framing, and preassembled parts simplify a traditional trim detail

BE ACCURATE WHEN FRAMING THE BEAMS

TACK THE CEILING PANELS IN PLACE

MAKE BOXES TO FINISH THE BEAM SIDES

BE FUSSY WITH THE BEAM BOTTOMS

PREASSEMBLE THE COVE MOLDING

FINISH WITH PANEL MOLDING AND CROWN

A Vent for Every Roof • Ventilation is considered standard practice, but not all building scientists think vents do much or agree on the best ventilation products

How much airflow do you need?

SOFFIT AND RIDGE VENTS ARE THE STANDARD

POWER VENTS COME WITH RISKS

GABLE VENTS ARE COMMON IN OLDER HOMES

Creating low-risk unvented roofs

ROOF TURBINES AND LOUVERS CAN BE EFFECTIVE OPTIONS

SPECIALTY VENTS ARE MADE FOR DIFFICULT PLACES

Convert a Porch to a Mudroom • The key to this budget-friendly and comfortable entry remodel is a new airtight and insulated floor system

FRAME A NEW FLOOR

BUILD NEW WALLS

INSTALL WINDOWS, DOORS, AND SIDING

Flexible Housing Done Right • A low-carbon, all-electric accessory dwelling unit demonstrates the benefits of small-home living

SMALL BUT SPACIOUS

MONOPOLY FRAMING FOR AN AIRTIGHT ROOF

Planning and Prepping for Basement Flooring • Managing moisture is key, but choosing the appropriate product and creating a suitable surface are also crucial factors in establishing a long-lasting, comfortable basement floor

CREATING A BASEMENT SUBFLOOR

OPTIONS TO CONSIDER FOR BASEMENT FLOORING

HOUSES BY DESIGN • ARCH ITECTURAL CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

SPEC • NEW AND NOTABLE PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS

Ask the EXPERTS • YOUR QUESTIONS // PRO ANSWERS

For future owner-builders • PERSPECTIVES FROM THE FIELD

KeepCraftAlive • CELEBRATING PASSION FOR BUILDING