Issue 13

On the Cover

Understanding Concrete

Understanding the characteristics of this material can take some of the anxious moments out of your pour and ensure a finished product of high quality.

The Magazine

Small-Job Concrete
Site-mixed mud can be batched as accurately as ready-mix, given a strong back and a few guidelines.
Facing a Block Wall With Stone
A good rock supply, tight joints and hidden mortar are the secret to the solid, structural look.
Hardwood Strip Flooring
How to lay out and install it.

More? View Past Issues

Readers Tips

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Fine Homebuilding

Follow

Get home building tips, offers, and expert advice in your inbox

Membership & Magazine

Fine Homebuilding receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.

This is a dialog window which overlays the main content of the page. The modal window is a 'site map' of the most critical areas of the site. Pressing the Escape (ESC) button will close the modal and bring you back to where you were on the page.

We hope you’ve enjoyed your free articles. To keep reading, become a member today.

Get complete site access to expert advice, how-to videos, Code Check, and more, plus the print magazine.