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Keep Craft Alive: Travis Brungardt, Builder
With a commitment to resilient, high-performance building, this business owner goes above and beyond to share his knowledge and connect with others in the trades.
A Loft to Meet Code
Satisfying the local requirements for a sleeping loft proved a challenge for the owner of this accessory dwelling unit.
Balanced Performance
A tiny footprint and the use of emerging building strategies were just two of the hurdles when designing this net-zero home.
Smart, Sturdy Worktable
The Dash-Board workbench has a large table, adjustable legs, and a sturdy housing, making it easier to work outside the shop.
Better Vented-Roof Baffles
Reduce the amount of moisture that gets into insulation baffles by installing a variable-permeance membrane.
What to Do With Old Windows?
When improving home performance, is it better to buy replacement windows, or restore the originals?
Does My Deck Need Posts?
Set the beams right on the post-base connectors when there's no room for posts—but make sure to use lumber treated for ground contact.
Podcast 297: Short Doors, Basement Insulation, and Wood Foundations
Matt, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about AeroBarrier and blower-door fails, before taking listener questions about basement doors, basement insulation, and finishing windows.
Fine Homebuilding Podcast: Special Edition with Zip System and The Fortified Homes program
In this special edition of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Patrick talks to Matt Minchew, General Manager for Zip System Roof Applications and Fred Malik, managing director of Fortified Building Products at the Institute for Business and Home Safety.
Double-Stud Walls and Insulated Window Bucks
Senior editor Patrick McCombe is back at the 2020 FHB House remodel to learn about the wall-insulation details and see how to install triple-pane European windows.

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