Editor's Notepad

Patrick’s Barn: Time for Drywall
With the rough electric finished, installing the drywall is next.
Major Thermal Bypasses: Energy-Wasting Holes in Your House
Don’t worry about the cracks around your windows until you’ve sealed all of the big holes in your house
Can Steel Framing Be Used in High-Performance Houses?
Steel has plenty of advantages over dimensional lumber, but thermal bridging is a significant shortcoming.
Sorting Out Options for Whole-House Ventilation
A couple building a house struggles to choose a fresh-air-circulation system that will keep their home healthful without breaking the bank
Online Reviews Can Hurt Contractors and Homeowners
An unhappy customer pans her renovation contractor on Yelp, and the builder responds with a $750,000 defamation lawsuit. Have you been embroiled in an internet dispute?
Energy Nerd Recognized by Fellow Blogger
Taunton's Martin Holladay gets high praise for his Musings of an Energy Nerd blog on GBA.
After the Hurricane: How to Repair the Damage to Siding, Windows, and Roofing
We've assembled this collection of videos and article to help people rebuild in the wake of superstorm Sandy
Kitchen & Bath Design Resources
The Fine Homebuilding archives are full of design tips and material reviews that could help you to plan your dream project. Take a look at some of our favorite details…
Are you asking for problems if you put a plastic vapor barrier in your walls?
Once routine, polyethylene vapor barriers are out of favor in all but the coldest climates. Writing on behalf of a friend in Chicago, Ed says he gets that. But he…
iPad Magazines Are Here, Now
We got word from Apple the other day that the Fine Homebuilding magazine app meets their approval and is now available in the App Store.

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