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Issue 174

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Fine Homebuilding Turns 25

We've got an anniversary coming, and we're looking for reminiscences from authors and readers about the magazine and what it has meant to them

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Features

  • Installing Kitchen Cabinets, Smooth and Solo

    With a few special tools, you can preassemble the cabinets and cut a big job down to size.

  • The Future of Framing Is Here

    Smarter strategies can save money, speed construction, improve energy efficiency, and cut down on job-site waste.

  • Vent an Island Sink...and Other Tricky Spots

    A handy one-way valve installed below in the counter can solve a venting challenge and simplify plumbing design

  • Hanging Drywall Overhead

    Thoughtful layout and the right tools help to bring this task within reach.

  • Baseboard Done Better

    A veteran carpenter shows how to achieve first-class results with timesaving techniques.

  • New Chalklines for an Age-Old Job

    A closer look at the standout versions of this essential layout tool.

    Article

  • Home and Studio Under One Roof

    A steel skin, exposed framing, and a central atrium distinguish this industrial-strength version of a classic dog-run house.

  • Reciprocating-Saw Showdown

    The newest corded saws cut more aggressively than their predecessors, and they're easier to adjust and handle.

  • Casting a Concrete Fireplace Surround

    From mixes and molds to finishes and installation details, a master craftsman shows how basic ingredients can yield elegant results.

    Letters

  • Reader Feedback: Issue 174, October/November 2005

    We've got an anniversary coming Not long ago, I asked Justin Fink, our young assistant editor, when he was born, and he replied, “Issue 6.” It was a visceral reminder…

    Building Skills

  • How to Installing a Lockset in a Door

    The keys to a successful installation are careful layout and sharp tools.

    Great Moments

  • How Many Engineers Does it Take to Hang a Picture?

    Great moments in building history: Always remember Rule No. 1

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    Ask the Experts

  • Too much insulation?

  • How to Break Up Old Concrete

  • Division without fractions

  • Stubborn pocket door

    Readers Tips

  • Planning for unknown wiring alterations

  • A Site-Made Saw Guide for Cutting Vinyl

  • Stair-Stringer Stress Relief

  • Deep-reach post-hole digger

  • Removing a Mirror Glued to the Wall

  • Rolling Bandsaw for Decorative Cuts in Timbers

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    • Schoolhouse Reimagined
    • Tool Test: Folding Sawhorses
    • A Better Way to Build Tall Walls
  • Issue 293 - Aug/Sept 2020

    • A Practical Guide to Fall Protection
    • Installing Frameless Cabinets
    • Make Any Tablesaw Safer

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