Scott McBride

Learn about balloon-framing construction techniques, including stud patterns and efficient assembly methods with minimal manpower and scaffolding.

A heat-pump and solar-PV system transformed this 100-plus-year-old home into an energy-efficient all-electric house on its way to net-zero.

Rather than repairing a failing wood wall, replacing it with a dry-laid modular concrete-block system is a more durable option.

From cutting the logs to milling, drying, and storing the wood, converting trees into lumber is a challenging process.

Lifting material into the air requires enormous power from tools such as wall jacks, telehandlers, and giant cranes—but these machines come with limitations and safety restrictions.

The increasing number of power tools on the market make building easier, but learning how to work without them can make you a better builder.

Builder Scott McBride recounts his time cleaning and rebuilding wood gutters, including the advantages to wood gutters and the key to wood-gutter longevity.

Carpenter and longtime Fine Homebuilding contributor Scott McBride takes a look at the evolution of the American kitchen through the 1960s, 70s, 80s, and 90s.

When tradespeople transition into project-management roles, mastering record-keeping and communication skills is essential to success.

Builder Scott McBride reflects on the disconnect between the act of building a house and making it energy efficient.