Fine Homebuilding Magazine

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Out of Print • BUILDING BEYOND THE MAGAZINE’S PAGES

Contributors • THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

FROM THE EDITOR

Exterior doors decoded

Demystifying old-growth lumber

A COMPACT CLEAN-AIR SOLUTION

An On-Site Look at Off-Site Construction • These wall and roof panels are made in a modern facility, install quickly, and are at the core of a high-performance enclosure. Is panelization right for your next build?

FROM Air TO Water TO Warmth • Air-to-water heat pumps use water, not air, to deliver heat. They’re an emerging product we’re starting to see more often. Here’s how, and where, they work.

Practical Preservation • The longtime editor of Old-House Journal explains why preservation is often more interesting and budget-friendly than remodeling

Better Contracts for Builders and Clients • A seasoned attorney/mediator shares his advice on how healthy relationships translate into better contracts

Simple Rules for Finish Carpentry • A back-to-basics paneling project highlights how great trimwork often comes down to simplicity, creativity, and an understanding of acceptable tolerances

HOUSES BY DESIGN • ARCHITECTURAL CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

Ask the EXPERTS • YOUR QUESTIONS // PRO ANSWERS

Tech-tooling up

Keep Craft Alive • CELEBRATING PASSION FOR BUILDING