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September 22, 2022

I want instant tepid water at my bathroom sink faucet. Not hot water, just warmer than what it usually is in the winter.   Somehow, I need to get that first…

September 21, 2022

I ordered a print subscription to Fine Homebuilding back in July 2022.  I knew from the FAQs that it could take 4-6 weeks for the first issue to arrive, but…

September 20, 2022

Our house is block so i can’t drill into it. I was thinking of renting a post hole auger that drills an 8” hole 3’ down and making a pile…

September 20, 2022

I have some Marvin Ultimate-something series REPLACEMENT windows that the previous Owner had installed into existing wood window frames (100 year old house). The whole install is foobar... The replacement unit…

September 18, 2022

Hello, I am building an 8x16 sauna that is going to be built on a grade of 6/12. the sauna on the uphill side will be about a foot off…

September 17, 2022

GM and happy weekend! I’m replacing the subfloor in a third floor apartment of a duplex. Building is circa 1880s and true 2x6 joists were in bad shape with sags…

September 16, 2022

Working on a bathroom remodel, upon lifting up some of the laminate notice there was a layer of waferboard and then about 3/8” layer of sheathing under that.The 3/8 looks…

September 16, 2022

Every lady desires to buy extravagance bags at least one time in her life. But going to different stores and then finding the best price for your favorite brand’s handbag…

September 15, 2022

Would you recommend footing drainage and/or foundation wall waterproofing for a detached garage?  (Topology figure below in feet, relative to bottom of the ditches.)Northern IL, flood zone but house never…

September 14, 2022

Am I the only one who gets rather frustrated when FH highlights open riser stairs that do not comply with the building code? The June 2022 issue shows a picture…