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

FROM THE EDITOR

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

Tools & Materials • NEW AND NOTEWORTHY PRODUCTS AND GEAR

Repairing Damaged Walls and Ceilings • Skim-coating with joint compound covers texture, renews old drywall and plaster, and leaves smooth surfaces ready to paint

Plumbing Protection • Some of these smart devices are more than a leak alarm—they can help you understand your water usage and diagnose plumbing problems

Talking Shop • A custom finish carpenter shares how he designed and outfit his two-car garage shop with all the tools, jigs, and accessories he needs to comfortably do great work

PT Ain’t What It Used to Be • Newer pressure treatments don’t offer the same rot anddecay resistance. Follow these simple strategies to giveoutdoor lumber its best chance of survival.

LESSONS FOR LONGER-LASTING LUMBER

DOWN LIGHTS For Every Budget • Understand lumens, ceiling brightness, beam spread, tilt, and color options to make a wise choice on a common fixture that can range from $75 to $750 or more

HOUSES BY DESIGN • ARCHITECTURAL CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

Ask the EXPERTS • YOUR QUESTIONS // PRO ANSWERS

Know the CODE • MASTER THE RULES OF HOME BUILDING

Building Matter • PERSPECTIVES FROM THE FIELD

Keep Craft Alive • CELEBRATING PASSION FOR BUILDING