Fine Homebuilding Magazine

America’s trusted resource for residential building, remodeling, and home improvement. Convenient digital delivery includes unique bonus features and enhancements: linkable and searchable content, techniques videos, slide shows, tutorials, new products, digital tools, and more.

Out Of Print • BUILDING BEYOND THE MAGAZINE’S PAGES

Contributors • THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Letters • READER FEEDBACK

Tips & Techniques • HANDS-ON ADVICE FROM READERS IN THE FIELD

PAINTING MADE PORTABLE • NEW AND NOTEWORTHY PRODUCTS AND GEAR

How a Pro Replaces Columns • Upgrading the footings and columns that support a girder beam is an opportunity to level out the floor above

Passive House 3.0 • With improved energy codes and more clean electricity coming online, the Phius program is leaning into comfort, durability, resilience, and flexibility for designers and builders

Compact Line Lasers • We found the brightest, best-performing green laser in a head-to-head test of eight popular models

Mid-Wall Install • This time-tested installation method for flangeless windows ensures smooth operation and provides air, water, and vapor control

Are Trade Shows worth the Trouble? • This builder says there’s nothing like an in-person event where you can learn from luminaries, talk with tool and material manufacturers, and network with your peers

HOUSES BY DESIGN • ARCHITECTURAL CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

Ask the EXPERTS • YOUR QUESTIONS // PRO ANSWERS

Are ADUs the answer? • PERSPECTIVES FROM THE FIELD

Keep Craft Alive • CELEBRATING PASSION FOR BUILDING