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

The Restorationist • OBSESSING OVER OLD HOUSES

Tools & Materials • NOTEWORTHY PRODUCTS, FIXTURES, AND GEAR

Transform Your Outdoors • Trex is known for attractive, durable decking. For an amazing backyard sanctuary, they also offer railings, lighting, pergolas, and much more.

You Need a Drywall Sander • We tried out a range of rotary and random-orbit sanders to compare their dust collection, quality of finish, and user fatigue after hours of sanding

Ducted vs. Ductless Heat Pumps • Choosing the right heating and cooling system means finding the best fit for your home’s size, layout, and climate—and balancing trade-offs in efficiency, comfort, and cost

Fast, Accurate Wall Framing • A rear addition provides a small-scale example of how to frame efficiently

Ranch Redux • An architect and a handy homeowner team up for an exterior upgrade with energy efficiency, comfort, and durability as part of the plan

A More Resilient Roof • A sealed roof deck, strengthened edges, and wind-resistant materials help a Fortified asphalt-shingle roof stand up to heavy rain and high wind

HOUSES BY DESIGN • ARCHITECTURAL CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

Ask the EXPERTS • YOUR QUESTIONS // PRO ANSWERS

Building Business • FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS

Keep Craft Alive • CELEBRATING PASSION FOR BUILDING