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Metal studs are light enough to go up quickly, but sturdy enough to support a new drywall ceiling.

The crew gets feedback on door bevels and heat-pump water heaters before taking questions on matching moldings to a house style, converting a seasonal cabin to year-round use, and what to do about Sawzall-wielding plumbers.

Learn how to choose the right materials and get the construction details right to install a durable, weathertight roof on any home.

Leveling the doorsill is important to ensure your door sits correctly. Here's how to do it.

The crew hears from listeners about heating humid air and recessed-light replacement before taking listener questions on air-sealing can lights, building great workshops, and accessing hidden basement rooms.

Fine Homebuilding partnered with ZIP System^TM Building Enclosures to host Shop Class LIVE demos at the NAHB International Builders' Show in Las Vegas

An alternative method for laying out stairs without a framing square.

This stronger, bench-built alternative to drywall returns gives windows a modern look with more rigidity and water resistance than gypsum wall board.

The FHB editors offer advice to listeners with uninsulated solid-masonry walls, unusual flashing-material substitutions, uncommon cladding comparisons, and confusing insulation mandates.

Be sure that you have sufficient access to doors or large windows, otherwise removing siding and sheathing might be the only way to get your new wallboard indoors.