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UPDATE: Ultimate Miter-Saw Stand -- And the Winner is...
135 commentsFine Homebuilding is on a mission to design and build the perfect miter saw rig There’s no shortage of collapsible, portable job site miter saw stands on the market. Some are costeffective...
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Is Formaldehyde-Foam Insulation Safe?
1 commentWhen high-performance builders talk about spray-foam insulation, they’re typically talking about polyurethane. But it turns out there’s more than one kind of spray foam used in...
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Green Building is for Whiners and Hippies
6 commentsScott Adams (the creator of Dilbert) and the Wall Street Journal take aim at green building.
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Q&A Spotlight: Getting a Fair Shake on a Green House
6 commentsMany people are having trouble getting loans to build better houses because appraisers and lenders won't put real value on energy efficiency and durability.
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A Conversation with Marianne Cusato
The designer of one of the iconic Katrina Cottages talks to Fine Homebuilding about the housing crisis, the way cities evolve, green building, and working for peanuts
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How to Install Vertical Siding over Rigid Foam Insulation?
Board and batten siding is a popular choice, but how do you install it over foam sheathing? Do you use extra long screws, furring strips, or both?
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Water Crisis: What is Virtual Water Content?
2 commentsVirtual water content describes the amount of water used to make or grow a product. By being aware of a product or material’s virtual water content you can refine your purchasing decisions to be sure you’re buying products and materials that are created using less water.
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Vapor Barriers Are a Good Thing, Right?
18 commentsBuilders once routinely stapled up sheets of polyethylene plastic on interior walls before the drywall went up to stop the flow of moisture-laden air into exterior walls. With moisture stopped in its...
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The Goldilocks Approach to Tight Houses: Is There A 'Just-Right' For Leakiness?
Many say "Tight houses need to breathe." To which, tight house advocates say "Where should I poke the hole, and how big should it be?"
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Q&A Spotlight: Can Solar Heat Be Stored for Next Winter?
4 commentsSolar collectors crank out plenty of hot water during the summer, and can even make some contribution to space heating in winter. But conventional solar systems can’t store enough heat to make...
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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding. read more
