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Deep-Energy Retrofits versus Reductions
It’s possible to achieve significant energy savings without a deep energy retrofit.
Is It a Bad Idea to Rehab an Old Deck?
Chances are good that you will have to replace the whole frame too if your decking is worn out.
Build a High-Performance Exterior Door
This beautiful door is ideally suited to energy-efficient homes and can be made with common building materials.
Perfect Roof Rafters
Focus your efforts on the pattern rafter, and the rest of the roof falls into place easily.
Flawless Two-Piece Baseboard
If you dial in your measurements and fine-tune your baseboard cuts, you won’t need the painter to make your work look good.
Detailing Walls with Rigid Foam
Navigating the challenges of exterior insulation isn’t the nightmare you might think it is.
The Precut Porch
A detailed SketchUp model and cutlist allow much of this portico’s prep work to be done in the shop.
Is Solar Power the Solution?
Solar panels might be a wise investment in light of a generous federal tax credit set to expire by the end of 2019.
Behind the Scenes: How Fine Homebuilding Articles are Captured
Join Project House host Justin Fink for a behind the scenes look at how the articles you see in Fine Homebuilding are developed and photographed on the job site.
How to Fix Ice Dams
Ice dams are not a roofing problem; they’re an air-sealing problem.

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