Fine Homebuilding Magazine

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Fine Homebuilding Magazine

contributors • THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE

letters • READER FEEDBACK

Getting back to normal at FHB

tips & techniques

The Evolution of Sheathing

Storing your own electricity • MASTER THE RULES OF HOME BUILDING

SHOP-ACCURATE ON-SITE SETUP • NEW AND NOTEWORTHY PRODUCTS

Insider information

Fine chalkline

Long-Term Lakeside Living • A straightforward form, hardy building materials, and custom detailing result in a modern home designed for aging in place

Safe Beam Replacement • Personal protection, sturdy shoring, professional engineering, and careful planning mitigate the hazards

Protect yourself

SHORING SETUP

SAFE REPAIR

POWER in a Pinch • Modern load-management strategies make standby generators more useful and more affordable than ever

TRANSFER SWITCHES

SIZING A STANDBY

Are batteries the future?

On-Site Carpentry with a Circular Saw • Cutting in place saves time and trouble

COMMON BUILDING TERMS

Kristof Irwin • A professional engineer offers a consilient view of building science that prioritizes human thriving

How to Choose COLORS • There are no rules, but a bit of color theory and some expert tips will make your decisions easier

KNOW THE LINGO

WORK IT OUT ON THE WHEEL • The color wheel is a chart that represents the relationships between hues.

LIGHT IT UP

Prevent Spray-Foam Problems • Prep the space, test the equipment, keep the subs happy, and verify coverage to get your money’s worth

SET UP FOR SUCCESS

KEEP SPACES WARM AND DRY

GET THE MIX RIGHT

CHECK YOUR WORK

Open-cell or closed-cell foam?

HOUSES BY DESIGN • ARCHITECTURAL CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

SPEC • NEW AND NOTABLE PRODUCTS

ask the experts • YOUR QUESTIONS—PRO ANSWERS

The value of a diversified workforce • EMBRACING THE FUTURE, RESPECTING THE PAST

keep craft alive • CELEBRATING PASSION FOR BUILDING