Copyright (c) 2012 FineHomebuilding.com en-us Fine Homebuilding - Blogs category featured posts http://www.finehomebuilding.com/blogs Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:10:35 -0500 Fine Homebuilding - Blogs category featured posts http://www.finehomebuilding.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.finehomebuilding.com/blogs Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:41:08 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22167/how-to-bend-baseboard-around-a-curved-wall http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22167/how-to-bend-baseboard-around-a-curved-wall Posted by FHBdotcom
If you need to install baseboard along a curved wall, use string to measure and cut relief kerfs on the back of the stock so the baseboard will bend more easily. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22167/how-to-bend-baseboard-around-a-curved-wall Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:49:32 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22150/fine-homebuilding-is-on-pinterest http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22150/fine-homebuilding-is-on-pinterest Posted by RYagid
Check out the Fine Homebuilding boards on Pinterest for design inspiration ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22150/fine-homebuilding-is-on-pinterest Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:14:34 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22138/kitchen-bath-trends-are-our-readers-leaders http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22138/kitchen-bath-trends-are-our-readers-leaders Posted by debsilber
Just as NKBA released its survey of Kitchen and Bath trends for 2012, editors at Fine Homebuilding began reviewing submissions for our Kitchen & Bath issue. So, how closely do our readers follow the rest of the world? ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22138/kitchen-bath-trends-are-our-readers-leaders Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:56:23 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22122/pier-beam-vs-slab-foundations http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22122/pier-beam-vs-slab-foundations Posted by Matt Risinger
In the South there are two main foundation types. Concrete Piers with Wooden beams that elevate the house above the ground, and concrete slab foundations that sit on the ground. In this video I'm discussion the merits of these two options with Building Science expert Mark LaLiberte. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22122/pier-beam-vs-slab-foundations Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:29:42 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21493/the-self-taught-mba-david-gerstel-on-running-a-successful-construction-company http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21493/the-self-taught-mba-david-gerstel-on-running-a-successful-construction-company Posted by FPR
You Don’t Have to Run Your Business by the Seat of your Pants ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21493/the-self-taught-mba-david-gerstel-on-running-a-successful-construction-company Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:50:47 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22118/design-snapshot-the-art-of-the-stone-wall http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22118/design-snapshot-the-art-of-the-stone-wall Posted by KHS
Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a classic, New England, stone wall. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22118/design-snapshot-the-art-of-the-stone-wall Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:11:58 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22091/patricks-barn-the-dirt-cheap-high-r-building http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22091/patricks-barn-the-dirt-cheap-high-r-building Posted by patrick_mccombe
Salvaged polyiso and a prograde foam gun make a supercheap, energy-efficient wall. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22091/patricks-barn-the-dirt-cheap-high-r-building Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:38:39 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21815/project-house-weekly-wrap-episode-3-workshop-electrical-systems http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21815/project-house-weekly-wrap-episode-3-workshop-electrical-systems Posted by FHBdotcom
In episode 3, we talk about adding an electrical system for the garage shop, including lighting, outlets, switches, and a subpanel. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21815/project-house-weekly-wrap-episode-3-workshop-electrical-systems Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:33:46 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22082/just-right-144-sqft http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22082/just-right-144-sqft Posted by RYagid
A small home in the California mountains is designed for reflection and conversation. Inspiration for small-home living. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22082/just-right-144-sqft Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:45:00 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21862/tool-review-lenox-speed-slot-hole-saw http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21862/tool-review-lenox-speed-slot-hole-saw Posted by JFink
One of the most challenging aspects of using a hole saw is clearing debris from the tool. Lenox claims that this new line of hole saws solves that problem once and for all. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21862/tool-review-lenox-speed-slot-hole-saw Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:57 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22046/cool-stuff-from-the-builders-show-day-2 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22046/cool-stuff-from-the-builders-show-day-2 Posted by patrick_mccombe
I’m continuing my quest for the best new stuff at IBS 2012. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22046/cool-stuff-from-the-builders-show-day-2 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21849/how-to-paint-fiber-cement-siding http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21849/how-to-paint-fiber-cement-siding Posted by patrick_mccombe
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21849/how-to-paint-fiber-cement-siding Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:36:26 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21990/medallion-magic-design-and-layout-of-inlay-patterns http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21990/medallion-magic-design-and-layout-of-inlay-patterns Posted by TheTimberTailor
With an infinite number of design possibilities for inlay designs, consider this method for working through the planning process. Take advantage of the Rotate Tool at the Digital Jobsite to layout any configuration that comes to mind ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21990/medallion-magic-design-and-layout-of-inlay-patterns Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:29:10 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22038/design-snapshot-small-house-big-windows http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22038/design-snapshot-small-house-big-windows Posted by KHS
Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" about making a big impact on a small house. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22038/design-snapshot-small-house-big-windows Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:50:19 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22033/cool-stuff-from-the-builders-show-day-1 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22033/cool-stuff-from-the-builders-show-day-1 Posted by patrick_mccombe
Walking the show floor reveals some clever new products. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22033/cool-stuff-from-the-builders-show-day-1 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:12:34 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22021/dewalt-debuts-brushless-motors http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22021/dewalt-debuts-brushless-motors Posted by patrick_mccombe
DeWalt shows off some cool new tools at a press event timed to coincide with the International Builders' Show. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22021/dewalt-debuts-brushless-motors Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:48:38 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/18022/protecting-a-sips-roof-from-decay http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/18022/protecting-a-sips-roof-from-decay Posted by ScottG
Structural insulated panels do an excellent job of keeping energy losses to a minimum, but they're also susceptible to moisture damage unless detailed correctly ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/18022/protecting-a-sips-roof-from-decay Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:18:31 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21953/midwestern-modern http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21953/midwestern-modern Posted by RYagid
An efficient, modern home sits lightly on its steeply sloping lot ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21953/midwestern-modern Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:28:55 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21805/mud-math-figuring-concrete-volume-with-sketchup http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21805/mud-math-figuring-concrete-volume-with-sketchup Posted by TheTimberTailor
When figuring concrete for bidding or pouring it's important to get a reliable volume amount. Use SketchUp to do your "mud math" for confident results when you call for that big white truck... ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21805/mud-math-figuring-concrete-volume-with-sketchup Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:09:26 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21984/its-show-time http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21984/its-show-time Posted by patrick_mccombe
I'm heading to the Super Bowl of building products. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/21984/its-show-time