Issue 177
Features
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A New Header for an Old Wall
Forget the jacks and temporary framing; install the two-piece header one half at a time.
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Making Sense of Housewraps
These plastic-based barriers help to keep wind and water at bay, but only if you choose the right product and install it correctly.
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6 Rules for Fast and Foolproof Cabinetmaking
A smart design, a few jigs, and some tactical advice will maximize output and minimize mistakes.
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25 Years of Milestones
From OSB and cordless drills to The Home Depot and HGTV, here's a look at how the home-building industry evolved in Fine Homebuilding's first quarter century (published on our anniversary in 2006).
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How To Install Stone Veneer over a Concrete Wall
Learn how to plan the layout, choose materials, and cut and fit the rocks for a beautiful, durable stone facade.
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Test Your Building-Code IQ
Vague language allows flexibility for inspectors, but it can be confusing to the rest of us. How do you score?
Article
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One Carpenter's LifeStill driving nails at 75, a veteran framer recalls the postwar housing boom of the 1950s and how it changed the way we build.
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Zero Energy, Infinite AppealWinner of a national green-building award, this low-maintenance house should produce as much energy as it uses.
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Retrofitting a Ceiling FanWith common-sense wiring and the right hardware, you can replace an existing light fixture with a breeze in almost any room in the house.
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The Future of Home BuildingIn 25 years, a new house won't look like a spaceship, but appearances can be deceiving.
Letters
Building Skills
Great Moments
Video
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Making a Story StickA story stick can save time and minimize mistakes during cabinet construction
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Tips for Installing Stone VeneerStonemason Cody Macfie shows how he chooses and fits individual stones when cladding a wall.
