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Issue 309 – Aug/Sept 2022

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10 Steps to Install Crown Molding on Cabinets

A combination of mitering and coping ensures a tight fit on inside and outside corners.

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Features

  • Structural ­connections for a Strong Wall
    How to Get Sturdy Walls Without OSB

    Fernando Pagés Ruiz discusses how he omitted the OSB on this spec home to save money, while still making sure his build had reliable structural quality.

  • construction tape
    Choosing the Right Construction Tape for the Job

    Keeping out air and water for the long haul requires using seam and flashing tape the right way.

  • exterior home colors
    How to Choose Exterior Paint Colors for a Home

    For a timeless exterior aesthetic, consider the home, its surroundings, and your personal style.

  • The Fine Homebuilding Interview: Emily Mottram
    The Fine Homebuilding Interview: Emily Mottram

    A Maine architect speaks about Pretty Good House and biophilic design principles that adapt to all climates.

  • front of house
    Paying Homage to a Quintessential Cottage

    A heritage property in the Adirondacks maximizes indoor-outdoor living space.

  • FHB Online Extras Magazine Page
    Fine Homebuilding Issue #309 Online Highlights

    Find online articles and videos on building finish and trim carpentry, building homes to withstand storms, and more.

Tips & Techniques

  • 309-Keep Vinyl Planks in Line
    Keep Vinyl Floor Planks in Line

    Fix misaligned flooring seams with the help of hot glue and scrapwood.

  • Sturdy Shower Backing
    Sturdy Shower Backing

    Low-expanding foam at the contact points keep shower-surround panels from flexing under pressure.

  • Avoid Rotten Posts

    If you have to put a wood post in the ground, bury the uncut, factory-treated end.

  • Pipe-Stand Bucket for Plumbing Jobs
    Pipe-Stand Bucket for Plumbing Jobs

    Cut two notches in the top of a 5-gal. bucket for a homemade V-head pipe stand with plenty of space for storing fittings and tools.

  • Handy Hose Holder

    Avoid knots and tangles in an air hose by clamping a metal strut channel to the handle of your air compressor.

  • Cleaner Tile Demo
    Cleaner Tile Demo

    Cardboard boxes lined up with a tiled wall makes demo cleanup quicker and easier.

Know the Code

  • 2024 IRC Code
    Changes Proposed for the 2024 IRC

    A rundown of popular topics and proposals under consideration for the next edition of the International Residential Code.

Tools & Gear

  • mud mixer
    Cordless Mud Mixer and Drill in One

    In addition to mixing compound, mortar, or concrete, the DeWalt cordless mixer/drill is sturdy enough for large-diameter self-feeding bits and hole saws.

  • timber-framing chisel
    A Durable Yet Affordable Timber-Framing Chisel

    Arno's timber-framing chisels offer a quality cutting edge at a low price point.

  • tool pouch
    Leather Clip-On Tool Pouch

    When you only need a few tools for the job, this small holder is more relable than a back pocket.

HOUSES by Design

  • modern house in the trees
    Modern House in the Trees

    This home includes expanses of glass, including glass floors, that encapsulate tree-canopy views.

  • backyard with pool
    Maintaining Traditional Character on a Narrow Lot

    The design team made sure this new-build home maximized the site while fitting in with the historical character of its neighborhood.

  • living room with fireplace
    Steel Sheet Piling Supports This House in the Dunes

    This seasonal lakehouse retreat sits on top of a bluff with a modern open plan and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Building Matters

  • Kevin Ireton working on a door
    Why I Love Carpentry

    Former editor Kevin Ireton describes his passion for the craft and the joy he finds when working out complex projects and creating something both useful and helpful.

Keep Craft Alive

  • Ryan Shanahan
    Ryan Shanahan, Zero-Energy Retrofits Manager

    This energy-efficiency expert focuses on the benefits of building energy-smart homes beyond saving money.

Spec

  • White window AC unit next to a cactus
    Upgrade Your Window Air Conditioner

    This AC unit from July comes with all the fixings for a healthful, functional, and good-looking home.

  • Reform designer cabinets
    Designer Kitchen Cabinets on a Budget

    This Danish manufacturer has found a way to bring modern, architect-designed cabinetry to the masses.

  • Product photo of ExoClad's QuickClip.
    Adaptive Rainscreen Siding Clips

    This fastening system from Nova USA Wood Products accommodates natural wood siding expansion and contraction.

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Ask the Experts

  • How to Remediate A Damp Exterior Wall Cavity
  • Repairing Drywall After Removing Wallpaper
  • Installing Joist Hangers With Inconsistent Lumber

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

  • Issue 312 - Dec/Jan
    • Tool Test: Cordless Tablesaws
    • Gray-Water System for a Sustainable Home
    • Insulate a Cape Roof to Avoid Ice Dams
  • Issue 311 - November 2022
    • 7 Steps to a Perfect Exterior Paint Job
    • Options for Smarter Home-Energy Tracking
    • The Fine Homebuilding Interview: James Metoyer
  • Issue 310 - October 2022
    • Choosing a Tile-Leveling System
    • Choosing Between HRVs and ERVs
    • Custom Built-in Cabinets Made Easy
  • Issue 309 - Aug/Sept 2022
    • 10 Steps to Install Crown Molding on Cabinets
    • How to Get Sturdy Walls Without OSB
    • Choosing the Right Construction Tape for the Job
  • Issue 308 - July 2022
    • Pretty Good House Book Excerpt: Copper Farmhouse
    • 10 Dos and Don'ts for Electric In-Floor Heat
    • A Sturdy Rail for Outdoor Stairs

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