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Fine Homebuilding Magazine

April/May 2025
Magazine

America’s trusted resource for residential building, remodeling, and home improvement. Convenient digital delivery includes unique bonus features and enhancements: linkable and searchable content, techniques videos, slide shows, tutorials, new products, digital tools, and more.

Out of Print • BUILDING BEYOND THE MAGAZINE’S PAGES

Contributors • THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Letters • READER FEEDBACK

Tips & Techniques • HANDS-ON ADVICE FROM READERS IN THE FIELD

Know the CODE • MASTER THE RULES OF HOME BUILDING

Tools & Materials • NOTEWORTHY PRODUCTS, FIXTURES, AND GEAR

Deck Details for Durability • Freestanding with boxed stairs, this small deck is full of ideas for a long-lasting entry that will look great for years to come

FAQs on HPWHs • Even though heat-pump water heaters have been available for over a decade, there’s still confusion about their efficiency, cost, sizing, and more

10 Tips for a Long-Lasting Paint Job • A quick checklist for success with exterior coatings

Big Doors Have Big Challenges • Engineered materials and vacuum-press laminations prevent warping and keep a tall, flush-panel door from being excessively heavy

Torched and Porched • A small and dated house lends its foundation to a stylish new home with more than twice the space

SHOP SPACE • READERS SHARE THEIR WORKSPACES

Ask the EXPERTS • YOUR QUESTIONS //PRO ANSWERS

Hiring entry-level employees • FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS

PROJECT GUIDES • Trusted, comprehensive guidance from the pros for building, design, and remodeling projects

Keep Craft Alive • CELEBRATING PASSION FOR BUILDING

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  • OverDrive Magazine

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Languages

  • English