Issue 277 – Aug/Sept 2018
Features
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Drywall Delivery Dos and Don'ts
Use these tips to protect your crew and the house when loading drywall onto a job site.
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Pre-Drywall Inspections Prevent Hiccups
Ask questions and double-check materials to identify issues before they become problems.
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Elegant Eaves for a Truss Roof
Cedar rafter tails and trim add a handsome touch to this roofline.
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Fine Homebuilding Issue #277 Online Highlights
Digital exclusives: video, modern design, podcasts, and the FHB HOUSES Awards.
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Hybrid Timber Frame
Combine traditional joinery and modern tools to create an authentic outdoor space.
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Timber Frame With Basic Tools
See how craftsmen create this true timber-frame look without relying completely on timber-frame joinery.
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Updating Midcentury Modern
Three remodels evoke the spirit and staying power of modernist design.
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Midcentury-Modern Minute
Additional photos of "Updating Midcentury Modern" houses.
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5 Iconic Midcentury-Modern Homes
From architecture to furniture to appliances, midcentury modernism is having an extended “moment” in the spotlight.
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Thin-Brick Chımney Chase
Give a metal chimney a historic look with brick veneer.
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Two Ways to Cut Jack Miters
Part miter, part butt joint, this hybrid for beaded casing is elegant and stable.
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Video: A Better Joint for Beaded Casings
Jack miters are part butt joint and part miter, and they can be cut by hand or production-style with a router and shop-made jig.
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The Ultimate Modern Home
California 2018: High design and high performance in the Sierra foothills.
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Efficient, Strong Framing
A powerful emphasis on advanced framing techniques for a passive house.
Article
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Hitachi's NR83A5 Framing Nailer
This battle-tested nailer still nails it.
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Leviton's First Load Center
A new take on the electrical panel.
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39-in. TMP-1000 CMT Flexible Template, Reviewed
A router guide for serpentine shapes.
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A Look at the XTR01T7 Cordless Makita Trim Router Kit
This cord-free router kit is well-balanced and well-made.
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Beautiful Brad-Point Bits
I recently bought an 8-piece set of Fisch brad-point bits on a whim. I saw them at a local woodworking store, thought of my dull collection of twist bits back…
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Pro-grade Tile Cutter
My work always presents a problem of finding a place to set up my tile saw. Usually, the saw is banished to a garage or back porch far from the…
Tools & Materials
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3 Architectural Challenges and Solutions
HOUSES by Design: A Craftsman home, a small home, and a bungalow upgrade.
HOUSES by Design
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Create Beautiful Window Seats
Design/Build: It’s not uncommon to mock up several options before getting the right proportions.
Design/Build
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Sharpening Chisels
Building Skills: Stay sharp for under $200 with the right process and materials.
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Video: Sharpening on the Go
Building Skills video: Watch this durable, portable, and affordable sharpening method that’s ideal for remodelers.
Building Skills
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Keep Craft Alive: Anthony Vitale, Stairbuilder and Finish Carpenter
"I couldn’t care less about skill set. You hire good people. You hire for passion."
