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2020 Readers’ Choice: Contemporary Farmhouse

A narrow lot and custom garage drive the design of this four-volume home.
Live Podcasts from the 2020 Builders’ Show

The Fine Homebuilding staff interviewed some of our favorite builders and architects plus representatives from several leading industry brands in these 7 special episodes recorded on the floor of the 2020 International Builders' Show.
Kitchens & Baths – Winter 2019, Issue #287

Featuring: Rethinking the Kitchen, Bathtub Buyer's Guide, Kitchen Lighting Strategies, Frameless Shower Glass, and more.
Replacement Windows, Patch a Hardwood Floor, Elevator Retrofit, and More—All in the New Issue of Fine Homebuilding

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Fine Homebuilding Issue #286 Online Highlights

Here are the digital extras from Fine Homebuilding’s November 2019, Issue #286: Exterior and Interior Finishes in the Kentucky Fine Homebuilding House On page 8 of issue #286, we featured…
Water-Resistive Barriers, Code Updates, Job-Site Protection, and More—All in the New Issue of Fine Homebuilding

A roundup of reliable water-resistive barriers, a modern take on interior trim, installing windows in thick walls, and building for extreme weather, and more.
Don’t Forget the Flashing

Easily overlooked and sometimes installed incorrectly, flashing keeps water out and rot at bay.
Spray-Foam Insulation

Learn about the pros and cons of spray polyurethane foam—a high-performance material found in the walls and roofs of many of today's energy-efficient homes.
FHB House Video: Maximizing a Small Footprint

A neighborhood plan and a narrow lot dictate choices for space and comfort in this new home.
Routers, Roof Framing, Sheds, and More–All in the New Issue of Fine Homebuilding

6 tips for getting the most out of your routers, buyer's guide to exterior doors, build a better fireplace, modern timber-frame shed, no-math valley plates, building for floods, and more.