Restorations

Podcast 201: Broken Bricks, Unloved Concrete, and Portable Tablesaws

The FHB editors offer suggestions for repurposing a concrete slab, protecting brick from rock salt, switching from a shop saw to a portable, and more.
Back to Plumb and in Plane

Creative framing and trim details straighten out the kinks during the remodel of a crooked old timber-frame farmhouse in Vermont.
10 Tips for a Budget-Smart Kitchen Remodel

A dogged DIYer shares ideas for where to save when taking on a renovation project
The Tale of Two Kitchens

Pillar & Peacock help steer the renovation of a historic estate’s cooking quarters.
Mid-Century Eichler Revamped

Lewis Builders balances classic details with modern livability in this complete makeover of an iconic Southern California house.
Barn Reborn

Nea and Michael Poole transform a storied hay barn into a residence of distinction.
Classic Farmhouse… Views from inside and out.

This view of the North side of the farmhouse is one of my favorites. It shows the volume of the building and also feels like a timeless moment. …
Reproduction Period Homes

Edward and Linda Sunderland talk about what it takes to replicate Colonial-era houses.
Podcast Episode 154: Lead-Paint Removal, Cracking Drywall, and Moldy Siding

Several frustrated homeowners ask the Fine Homebuilding editors to suggest the best course of action for some common DIY dilemmas.
Podcast Episode 150: Why Do My Windows Sweat in the Winter?

This week the Fine Homebuilding editors discuss winter condensation, straw-bale homes, punky floor joists, rental-property remodels and more.

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