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Frame a Gable Wall
This fundamental approach hinges on an accurate layout that keeps the math to a minimum.
The Perfect Block
Learn how to build an insulated composite concrete form (ICCF) foundation system from start to finish.
How to Save an Old House Without Losing Its Traditional Character
A historic Cape gets a dry basement and an insulation upgrade without losing its traditional character
Where Kitchen Islands Go Wrong
Getting the island right is the defining moment of kitchen design; here are some pitfalls to avoid.
Upgrading Vintage Windows
Storm panels and weatherstripping give old windows a performance boost.
The Practical Details of Kitchen Islands
Countertop dimensions, available workspace, and traffic flow all play a big part in getting the most out of your kitchen island.
Routing Hinge Mortises
Use this technique when you end up hanging a new door in an existing frame and have to match the door’s hinge locations to the frame’s.
A Stucco Wall Assembly Done Right
A high-performance rainscreen is crucial to building a successful stucco wall assembly.
Making and Installing Wood Wall Paneling
An expert carpenter details the steps of building and installing veneered wall paneling.
Window Glazing with Traditional Putty
Discover the benefits of using linseed oil–based products when glazing and finishing window sash.
Invisible Repairs to Hardwood Floors
The key is finding boards that match and installing them with care.
Building a Flush Interior Door With Carpenter Casey Knips
Get a closer look at the building process for this durable, flush, lightweight door.
A Closer Look at Pella's Steady Set Window Installation System with Mike Guertin
Mike Guertin explains how Pella Steady Set windows are revolutionizing the glazing game and provides a helpful installation tutorial.
What to Consider When Choosing Black Siding
If you want to paint your siding a dark color, you have to select the material carefully or it may not perform as well as you expect.
The Beloved Farmhouse
Understand the hallmarks of this informal style, whether you’re designing a new home or remodeling a classic.
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Stewards of Home: Past and Future

In Milwaukee, a striking limestone Tudor retains its history as it gains luxury and function through a deft renovation.

Serenity in a Landmark House

In Berkeley, a preservation-minded couple reinvigorate a picturesque 1914 house designed by famed California architect Julia Morgan.

Vintage, Retro, Wow

For their own house, this artistic pair created an eclectic farmhouse kitchen.

Bring Storage Within Reach

These motorized lift systems built into cabinetry, counters, and closets improve accessibility while keeping storage and work surfaces functional for all users.

Award-Winning Hydration Station

This compact in-wall water dispenser provides filtered drinking water using only a small supply line and batteries, making it ideal for mudrooms, home gyms, or finished basements.

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A reimagined bungalow blends traditional exterior forms with vaulted ceilings and expansive windows to maximize space and light.

A New Old Way to Vent a Kitchen Island

The combination waste and vent system is a simpler alternative to island fixture vents and air-admittance valves, and a recent code change may make it more popular.

A Timeless Cottage Kitchen

Her kitchen proved the most challenging project in the rehabilitation of an 1898 cottage once assumed a tear-down project. Now she loves it.

A Blended History

An architect brings function to a previously cramped and remodeled kitchen in a 1930s house.

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Issue 339 - June 2026

From Plans to Perfect

Rising Above the Flood

Tool Test: 6-1/2-in. Cordless Circular Saws

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No Windows, No Problem

Issue 337 - February / March 2026

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A Slick Approach to Dormer Shingles

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A Stylish, Sturdy Stair Rail

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