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tag: windows

How to Choose a Replacement Window

FHBdotcom, editor | May 16th, 20121 comment

Should you order a custom-sized insert or a full-frame replacement window? Veteran remodeler Mike Sloggatt shares the info you need to make the best decision for your project

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Project House Weekly Wrap, Episode 8: Sweating the Details - Windows, Doors, and Insulation

FHBdotcom, editor | March 30th, 20122 comments

Editors Justin Fink and Dan Morrison review a smorgasbord of details at the Fine Homebuilding project house shop, including a mock up of how not to install fiberglass insulation, and the...

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Building Wood Windows On The Job Site

Matt Risinger, Blogger | March 30th, 2012

Nothing says Fine Craftsmanship like a site built wood window. In this video see how my carpentry crew build 5 large windows from Oak, African Mahogany, & Poplar.

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Installing Commercial Windows In A Residence - Best Practice

Matt Risinger, Blogger | March 9th, 2012

I love the look of Modern Architecture, but these modern details involving no overhangs & commercial windows require a lot of fore thought on the part of the builder. In this video I'll show you the Best Practice Install for Commercial Windows in Residential Construction.

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Design snapshot: Small house, big windows

KHS, Contributor | February 9th, 20126 comments

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" about making a big impact on a small house.

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Windows in Historic Homes: Repair or Replace?

ScottG, contributing writer | December 6th, 2011

Historic preservation rules may prohibit the replacement of single-pane windows that contribute to energy losses. Are these edicts reasonable, or do they represent the triumph of tradition over common sense?

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After the Storm: Tales of Home Repair

ScottG, contributing writer | November 4th, 2011

Storm damage can range from broken rafters to smashed windows and shredded roof shingles. Repairs don't always go as smoothly as they should, and sometimes uncover shortcuts taken in the past

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Lessons From a Small Studio

RYagid, senior editor | October 5th, 201110 comments

What a well designed, small studio can teach us about designing better homes.

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Design: Playing with Scale

RYagid, senior editor | August 5th, 20111 comment

Create contrast with scale to design interesting, beautiful homes

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The Queen's Magical Shed.

clevermonkey, member | July 25th, 2011

Once upon a time there was a shed. It sat amongst the trees on the edge of a beautiful green kingdom. It wasn't a normal shed and by shed standards was strange and awkward. The queen did not want the...

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PODCAST: Air-Tight Window Installation

DanMorrison, Executive editor, Fine Homebuilding & Green Building Advisor | July 11th, 20111 comment

Windows represent the biggest potential holes in the building envelope. Think about it: the rough openings are just big holes — until you actually plug the opening with a window.

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Bathroom Design: Skylights Make the Space

RYagid, senior editor | July 11th, 2011

Use this natural light source to transform dark bathrooms into bright bathrooms that feel larger

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Simple Steps for Window- and Door-Framing Layout

FHBdotcom, editor | July 8th, 20111 comment

Learn a few measuring shortcuts that make accurate rough-opening layouts a snap

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Does It Pay to Use the Most Energy-Efficient Windows?

ScottG, contributing writer | March 16th, 20113 comments

High-performance windows aren't cheap, but many experts say the energy savings and increased indoor comfort justify the cost. Is this really the case?

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Door-trimming jig

FHBdotcom, editor | January 31st, 2011

The hinge side of a door must be trimmed to width at 90°. The latch side is usually trimmed at 5° off vertical for a beveled edge. Making these long cuts straight and smooth is easy with this...

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Sill seal

FHBdotcom, editor | January 31st, 20112 comments

I came up with a solution for weatherstripping a door bottom where a thick rug prevents a spring-loaded bottom sweep from retracting. I used a length of vinyl bulb weatherstripping, intended for a...

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Easy door buck

FHBdotcom, editor | January 31st, 2011

Building a door buck (FHB #8, p.35) is a good idea if you find yourself dealing with a house full of door hanging from scratch, but for a quick setup, the answer is right in your toolbox. I use two...

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Frictionless hinge

FHBdotcom, editor | January 31st, 20111 comment

For me, the most .frustrating part of making and installing a heavy, handmade entry door has been finding the right hinges. Even with a good set of heavy butts, the hinge barrels begin to grind down...

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Hinge-mortising jig

FHBdotcom, editor | January 31st, 20112 comments

I use a router and a jig to mortise hinges in doors and casement windows. By using a 1/2-in. diameter hinge-mortising bit and a standard round-cornered hinge, I achieve a consistently clean fit that...

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Radiused window casings

FHBdotcom, editor | January 31st, 2011

Recently, while building a half-circle window, I needed a way to make the casing and interior stops. Instead of transferring the curves from templates onto the stock and then joining these pieces, I...

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