Best of "Fine Homebuilding" S. Series

Framing Floors, Walls and Ceilings

by Fine Homebuilding

Published 1 September 1996

All new...completely updated best-seller: Framing Floors, Walls & Ceilings. With a fresh new design and the latest, up-to-the-minute content, this edition more than lives up to its billing as part of the For Pros By Pros series. Loaded with essential field-tested information from working pros it's the go-to resource for pros and serious non-pros, covering all this and more:

Construction methods, techniques, and trade secrets from some of today's finest builders from across the countryIn-depth instruction on specific types of framing fundamentals and materialsThe most current information on energy-efficient framing practices

Learn the latest from the best in the business! Framing Floors, Walls & Ceilings distills decades of builder-tested methods and techniques as some of America's finest builders pass on their hard-won secrets and latest know-how. From the basics of framing to advanced techniques for framing curved walls and cathedral ceilings, it's all here for you, including 6 proven ways to build energy-smart walls.

Know-how you can't afford to be without! Learn how the experts frame with a crane, support a cantilevered bay, frame big gable walls safely, and use double-stud walls to conserve energy. Don't take chances and avoid trouble when you know how to:

manage job-site mud choose the right framing material frame strong stable floors work with factory-built wallsremodel a flat ceiling into a cathedraland so much more

The best, most comprehensive framing guide around. This latest edition of Framing Floors Walls & Ceilings is a treasure trove of trusted advice. With 350 color photographs and 50 instructive illustrations, it puts, right at your fingertips and all in one place, the best articles on all aspects of framing compiled from Fine Homebuilding, the most respected residential construction magazine in the country.

Doors

by Fine Homebuilding

Published 14 March 1996

Energy-efficient Building

by Fine Homebuilding

Published 15 October 1999

Although energy costs are near an all-time low, modern energy efficiency offers more than just savings: It offers comfort. With the help of this book, homeowners and builders can build lasting comfort into their homes -- and save money.

This new addition to the best-selling Best of Fine Homebuilding series brings together 29 of the best articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine that cover topics from choosing ductwork and housewrap to building more efficient fireplaces and storm windows. The articles detail specific projects home-owners or builders can do to improve the energy efficiency of a traditional home. Over 200 photos and 50 color illustrations make concepts and product comparisons easy to understand, even for non-professionals. All of the articles are intended to solve common home energy problem: such as those associated with doors, skylights, water heaters, and heating systems.

Energy-Efficient Building is an essential reference for homeowners and builders alike and invaluable to anyone building a new home.

Windows and Skylights

by Fine Homebuilding

Published 14 March 1996

Here are trade secrets for choosing the best new windows, restringing double-hung windows and installing and building skylights. How-to articles on how to build shutters and window frames and how to install casement, bay, and arch-top windows are also included. Full color.

Porches, Decks and Outbuildings

by Fine Homebuilding

Published 1 May 1997

Foundations & Concrete Work

by Fine Homebuilding

Published 1 May 1997

This book is bound to secure its reputation as the most respected, widely followed how-to guide for dedicated pros and passionate amateurs. Building a good foundation is critical to any home, it's vital as it provides a solid structure upon which all other work rests. Written by seasoned builders, this revised edition of "Foundations and Concrete Work" features 15 new articles from "Fine Homebuilding" magazine. With more than 300 on-the-job photos and drawings, this resource distils decades of hands-on, builder-tested methods and techniques, and places them right into your hands.

Timber-frame Houses

by Fine Homebuilding

Published 14 March 1996

Stairs

by Fine Homebuilding

Published 14 March 1996

Masonry

by Fine Homebuilding

Published 14 August 1997

If you're planning any work with stone or brick, this collection of articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine will provide you with all the professional advice you'll need.

Kitchens

by Fine Homebuilding

Published 14 August 1997

Taunton's Best of Fine Homebuilding series collects and organizes the most useful articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine by subject. Each book is filled with step-by-step articles written by professional builders who share their expertise to help readers achieve quality results. Here 27 articles by kitchen specialists give readers professional ideas and techniques for designing, building and remodeling the most complex room in a house.