Issue 278 – Oct/Nov 2018
Features
-
Shop-Built Housed-Stringer Stairs
Building in the shop makes assembly easier on the carpenter.
-
Build a Custom Range Hood
Add a distinctive detail to your next kitchen with a curved-hood fan cover.
-
On the Way to Net Zero
Renewables are part of the strategy, but conservation comes first
-
Fine Homebuilding Issue #278 Online Highlights
Digital exclusives: California House, Tool Tech video, Fab prefabs, Podcasts, and Pricing construction jobs
-
Roof Vent Retrofit from the Outside In
Reroofing is the perfect time to lift the hood and make short work of an otherwise awkward venting job.
-
Remove Roof Sheathing With a Modified Framing Nailer
Overdriving nails is faster and cleaner than pulling them out with a cat's paw.
-
Retrofit Intake Vents
Bring in fresh air through venting drip edge.
-
A Hybrid Approach to Lime Plaster
Drywall backing speeds the way to a textured, durable, old-world finish.
-
Lime-Plaster Installation Over Drywall
This one-coat, environmentally and budget-conscious wall finish has a lot to offer.
-
Lime-Plaster Transformation: A Slideshow
The hand-sculpted textures of lime plaster bring warmth and depth to a midcentury ranch.
-
A Short Guide to Lime-Plaster Trowels
A handful of tools smooth the way to a beautiful, custom finish.
-
Add Color to Lime-Plaster Walls
There’s more than one way to color lime plaster.
-
From Rock to Dust to Rock Again
An in-depth look at mixing hydrated lime to create plaster.
Article
-
3 Cordless 16-in. Chainsaws Reviewed
We tested 16-in. cordless chainsaws from DeWalt, Makita, and Milwaukee, and the best choice depends on whether light weight or total runtime is more important to you.
-
Labor-Saving Laser
The PLS 480 and Red System kit is a crew favorite in the field
-
Buzzkilling Recip Saw
Skilsaw’s 13-amp corded reciprocating saw with vibration-reduction technology
-
No-Wind Chalkline
This sturdy, self-retracting chalkline is tough to beat.
Tools & Materials
-
Site-Specific Shape and Scale
See additional photos from HOUSES by Design issue 278: Wade Design Architects responds to the lay of the land for this Napa Valley home.
-
Building With Salvage
See additional photos from HOUSES by Design issue 278: Taproot Architects uses reclaimed materials to customize a Whidbey Island straw-bale home.
-
Environment for Retirement
See additional photos from HOUSES by Design issue 278: ZeroEnergy Design revamps a summer cottage to accommodate aging in place.
HOUSES by Design
-
When You Love What You Do, It’s Not a Job
Joseph Clayton Castille, Jr. — Draftsman, LaFayette, LA
