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Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Contributors • THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE

Letters • READER FEEDBACK

Tips&Techniques

CORDLESS CUT-OUT SAW • NEW AND NOTEWORTHY PRODUCTS

Accurate stud finder

Tough and precise hand lift

Frame an I-Joist Roof • Engineered rafters are lighter, straighter, and often have more room for insulation than dimensional lumber

LAY OUT THE ROOF

PREP THE RAFTERS

SET THE RAFTERS

SHEATHE THE ROOF

PLAN FOR VENTING

MAKE IT AIR- AND WATERTIGHT

Prevent Problems With Electric In-Floor Heat • Avoid costly mistakes and failure-prone fixes with these best practices

A Sturdy Rail for Outdoor Stairs • Preassembled baluster sections speed construction of this deck-stair guardrail

FIT AND FASTEN THE BOTTOM RAIL

ASSEMBLE THE BALUSTER SECTIONS

TRIM THE POSTS

INSTALL THE BALUSTERS

ADD THE HANDRAIL

Designing on the Diagonal • In a small bathroom, a reorganized space yields maximum use along with unexpected opportunities

A Practical Approach to Installing Windows • This straightforward method focuses on water management, air infiltration, and smooth operation

PREPARE THE ROUGH OPENING

BEFORE YOU SET THE WINDOW

SET, SECURE, AND SQUARE

CHECK YOUR REVEALS

SEAL IT UP

Copper Farmhouse

Developing a House Around a Theme

HOUSES BY DESIGN • ARCHITECTURAL CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

SPEC • NEW AND NOTABLE PRODUCTS

Ask the EXPERTS • YOUR QUESTIONS // PRO ANSWERS

Beyond bidding for free • PERSPECTIVES FROM THE FIELD

FIVE KEY FEATURES OF COST PLANNING

KeepCraftAlive • CELEBRATING PASSION FOR BUILDING