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Patrick's Barn: Blower-Door Testing
4 commentsWith training from FHB author Larry Armanda, I test the airtightness of our barn with a blower door.
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How to Insulate a Flat Roof
3 commentsAtlanta architect Scott West designs a lot of contemporary houses with flat roofs, and he's looking for advice on the best way of insulating them. There are a variety of options, but at least one reader wonders whether he should junk the flat roof plan in favor of something else.
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Learn Timber-Framing Skills at Montpelier's Log-Cabin School
Would you like to spend a week working alongside talented restoration carpenters to reconstruct a piece of history?
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What Makes the 'Best' Air Barrier?
8 commentsPlanning a high-performance house in Massachusetts, Bill L asks the Green Building Advisor's Q&A Forum how to build in an air barrier that will stand the test of time. He's not sure that specialized construction tapes are the way to go.
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High-Speed Homebuilding Videos
1 commentThree time-lapse videos, each of a different style house and set to a different genre of music. Which one is your favorite?
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Another Take on Reproducing Historic Moldings
FHB author Bill Rainford (#237, Master Carpenter - Reproducing Traditional Moldings) wrote a blog his work with Historic Boston, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to preserving buildings in the Boston area.
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Extended Tailgate Interview: Susan Marvin, Window Manufacturer
Editor's note: We didn't quite have room for the entire interview in the recent issue of Fine Homebuilding so we're posting it here SUSAN MARVIN, WINDOW MANUFACTURER Keeping a labor force intact was...
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Outdoor Projects Special Issues Available for iPad
2 commentsDownload the Fine Homebuilding app to find mini magazine issues on building decks, sheds, patios, and more
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Patrick's Barn: Drywall Is Done
2 commentsAfter more than 90 hours finishing drywall, I'm happy to be priming and painting.
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Cool New Building Products from the AIA Conference
I recently attended my first American Institute of Architects Conference, held this year in my home port of Denver, Colorado. It was a pleasure to see things I’d never seen before.
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A Universal Kitchen for Everyone
3 commentsAccessible kitchens don't have to be bland and institutional-looking. Here's one that's beautiful and functional for the whole family.
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Patrick's Barn: Budget and Costs
8 commentsWith the barn moving toward completion, it's time to open the books.
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Can You Survive a Tornado?
4 commentsLiving in Tornado Alley without a storm shelter is a bit like barreling down the freeway without fastening your seat belt. Never mind the house--what about you and your family?
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Patrick's Barn: Taping Drywall
4 commentsA few tips from drywall pros have really improved my finishing.
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Should I Build with Autoclaved Aerated Concrete?
1 commentA couple living in Atlanta want a house that's free of the chemical pollutants common in standard construction. They consider using autoclaved aerated concrete blocks for the walls, but soon find there are doubters aplenty.
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Project House Video Series: Foyer Tile Installation
Veteran tilesetter Tom Meehan mixes modern materials and time-tested techniques to install a durable floor in a... read more
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