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A Practical Look at Deep-Energy Retrofits
Cutting a home’s energy use by 50% to 90% is a worthy goal, but the extreme costs keep it out of reach for many. We take a look at the most cost-effective alternatives.
Airtight Drywall
These energy-smart details will help you build a tight house with ordinary drywall, caulk, and gaskets.
The Best Practices for Lead-Safe Remodeling
It’s required by law for professional contractors, but working lead-safe should be a priority for everyone.
Live Tall on a Small Footprint
Two projects smaller than 1500 sq. ft. illustrate how to design a comfortable home with little impact on the site.
An Open-and-Shut (Book) Case
Fine Homebuilding contributors really know how to get into the swing of things.
A Conversation with Marianne Cusato
The designer of one of the iconic Katrina Cottages talks to Fine Homebuilding about the housing crisis, the way cities evolve, green building, and working for peanuts
How to Install Vertical Siding over Rigid-Foam Insulation?
Board and batten siding is a popular choice, but how do you install it over foam sheathing? Do you use extra long screws, furring strips, or both?
Vapor Barriers Are a Good Thing, Right?
Builders once routinely stapled up sheets of polyethylene plastic on interior walls before the drywall went up to stop the flow of moisture-laden air into exterior walls. With moisture stopped…
Q&A Spotlight: Can Solar Heat Be Stored for Next Winter?
What if there were a way to store the heat in a thick bed of sand, warming it up during the summer and then drawing on this banked energy during the winter?
Carpenter Quits Job, Builds Himself a Tropical Island
Here's an example of the other kind of "floating foundation."

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