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  • How to Craft a Copper Roof

    Hand-formed standing-seam panels give a bay window a little bling.

  • A Modern and Affordable Prefab Home

    Both cost-efficient and lovely to look at, this prototype of a line of prefabricated homes has striking yet economical details.

  • House of Four Gables

    The remodel of a 140-year-old two-story home maximizes floor space and is designed to take on another 100 years.

  • Cladding and Exterior Design

    Get a tour of the exterior details on the Connecticut FHB House—including the poly-ash siding, masonry veneer, and exposed timber lintels.

  • Choosing Standing-Seam Metal for Roof and Wall Cladding

    Standing-seam metal panels offer flexibility, style, and durability for the siding and roof of a new house.

  • Camouflaging Gutters and Hiding Downspouts

    Clever flashing, thoroughly sealed downspouts, and custom channels behind the siding make the rain-management details all but disappear on the California FHB House.

  • New Old Camp in the Adirondacks

    A dated lake cottage inspires a hardworking house rich in sentimental charm.

  • Podcast 128: Worst. Photo. Shoot. Ever.

    Air-sealing a standalone wet sauna, flashing a roof for a breezeway that has unparallel walls, and how to cover exterior insulation below the framing.

  • Refinishing a Rusty Metal Roof

    Begin with thorough preparation, prime, and finish with a quality paint formulated for metal roofs.

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    Podcast 563: Caulking Old Siding, Tearing Into Leaky Walls, and HVAC in Unconditioned Attics

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  • Issue 315 - June 2023
    • How to Craft a Copper Roof
    • 5 Lessons from Building in a Cold Climate
    • The Advantages of Cellular PVC Siding
  • Issue 314 - April/May 2023
    • 7 Options for Countertops
    • Tool Test: Wood-Boring Bits
    • Critical Details for Ductless Heat Pumps
  • Issue 313 - Feb/March 2023
    • Practical System for a Seismic Retrofit
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    • Practical System for a Seismic Retrofit
  • Issue 312 - Dec 2022/Jan 2023
    • Tool Test: Cordless Tablesaws
    • Gray-Water System for a Sustainable Home
    • Insulate a Cape Roof to Avoid Ice Dams

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