Issue 237 – Aug/Sept 2013
Features
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Deck Refinishing
Tips and a foolproof strategy to rescue a rust-stained, weather-beaten deck.
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When Ductless Minisplits Make Sense
Easy-install, high-efficiency HVAC is ideal for retrofits and well-insulated new homes
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How to Save an Old House
A historic Cape gets a dry basement and an insulation upgrade without losing its traditional character
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Reproducing Traditional Moldings
Get period details right with both power and hand tools
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Wind-Resistant Framing Techniques
These cost-effective details help houses weather the storm.
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Tool Test: Impact Drivers
Three testers conduct isolated reviews of each brand’s 18v cordless tool
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Two Rugged Baths
Inspired by a modern master, these baths with natural, exposed materials embody the spirit of the California coast
Article
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The Crib
Drawing inspiration from traditional farm buildings used to store corn, The Crib is architect Jeffery Broadhurst’s award-winning small shelter designed to serve as a weekend cabin, a backyard office, a…
Finishing Touches
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What's the Difference: Sawblade Tooth Angles
Top bevel, relief, and hook.
What is the Difference
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Install a Toilet
In this "Building Skills" article, plumber Mike Lombardi explains his nine-step process for installing a toilet: (1) secure the flange; (2) dry-fit the bowl; (3) caulk the bottom; (4) install…
Building Skills
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Detached Garages
Separating the garage from the main house has several benefits: It allows for windows on all four sides of the house, it makes the house seem less bulky, and it …
Drawing Board
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How it Works: Historic Designations
Properties can be identified as historic at the national, state, or local level. In this "How It Works" article, managing editor Debra Judge Silber looks at each of these designations…
How it Works
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Project Gallery: Break Out of the Indoors!
We may be stuck in the office all day, but that doesn’t stop us from getting a great view of what’s happening outdoors. The photographs posted to the FineHomebuilding.com gallery…
Project Gallery
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Recessed Can Lights
The chief virtue of recessed can lights is that they are unobtrusive. If you look at a can light with an infrared camera, though, you’ll usually see evidence of air…
Energy Smart Details
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Tailgate: Susan Marvin, Window Manufacturer
Keeping a labor force intact was one strategy a family business used to survive the recession by thinking about the future.
