Daniel S. Morrison

Now a senior editor, Daniel S. Morrison has built and remodeled houses in Montana, Texas, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Maine. After a bad day on an icy roof, he returned home to find Fine Homebuilding issue #150 in his mailbox with an ad for an assistant editor. Three weeks later he had a desk job and softer hands.

California codes improve fire protection
Taking effect in January, California’s updated wildland-urban interface building codes aim to improve fire protection in vulnerable areas where homes encroach grassy brushlands. The codes will address building materials, construction…
Eliminating Water Hammer
Follow these steps to re-establish the air cushion in a plumbing system to get rid of water hammer.
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Historic buildings in every state Settle down with this Web site and a cup of coffee, and you might never get to the Sunday paper. You’ll be amazed and inspired…
Good news in the Gulf
Foot-dragging and finger-pointing have slowed the rebuilding process that began after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, which hit the Gulf Coast two years ago. The hurricanes wiped out a quarter of…
How can I get a home-energy audit?
Q: I keep reading about blower-door tests and energy audits in your magazine. Can I rent a blower door? If not, how do I find someone to perform the test for…
Re-siding and insulating
Q: Our old farmhouse has 30-year-old vinyl siding installed over wood clapboards. We would like to re-side with vinyl. What is the correct way to re-side? Could I improve the R-value…
Building science goes ballistic
Does a house of foam stand up to flying projectiles better than a house of wood? Yes, but not as well as a house of laminated glass, according to recent…
10 technologies you can use right now
The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) announced their updated list of the 10 top technologies that are job-site tested and ready for implementation. PATH selects technologies based on their…
Oregon considers 'building envelope' certification for builders and subs
In response to a rash of construction litigation resulting from moisture leaks, Oregon’s legislature is considering competency training and certification for builders and subcontractors who work on any part of…
Energy Star clears the air
An Energy Star-rated home now can be upgraded to include indoor-air-quality specifications. Released as a pilot program last year in Denver, EPA’s Indoor Air Package is currently in its expansion…

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