Issue 327 - November 2024 - Fine Homebuilding

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Follow these simple strategies to give outdoor lumber its best chance of survival.</p> </li> <li class="features__list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/15/downlights-for-every-budget"> <div class="image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232754-downlight-for-every-budget-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Photo of an outdoor patio at twilight lit by downlights." loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 50vw, (max-width: 1120px) 34vw, 355px" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232754-downlight-for-every-budget-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 460w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232754-downlight-for-every-budget-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 407w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232754-downlight-for-every-budget-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 354w, 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https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232772-stairway-basics-feature-1-thumb-16x9.jpg 407w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232772-stairway-basics-feature-1-thumb-16x9.jpg 354w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232772-stairway-basics-feature-1-thumb-16x9.jpg 250w" /> </div> <span class="title">Stairway Basics</span> </a> <p class="features__list__item__excerpt">The safety of stairs is directly related to how the occupant uses them, so the safety features related to stairs in the building codes are also related to the user.</p> </li> <li class="features__list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/09/26/show-us-your-shop"> <div class="image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/09/012327-Editors-Letter-Feature-1-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 50vw, (max-width: 1120px) 34vw, 355px" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/09/012327-Editors-Letter-Feature-1-thumb-16x9.jpg 460w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/09/012327-Editors-Letter-Feature-1-thumb-16x9.jpg 407w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/09/012327-Editors-Letter-Feature-1-thumb-16x9.jpg 354w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/09/012327-Editors-Letter-Feature-1-thumb-16x9.jpg 250w" /> </div> <span class="title">Show Us Your Shop</span> </a> <p class="features__list__item__excerpt">We want to see how you make the most of your workshop.</p> </li> </ul> </div>  </div>  <div class="magazine-toc__collection container"> <div class="magazine-toc__collection--wide"> <h3 class="magazine-toc__collection__heading">Tips & Techniques</h3> <ul class="article-list__list"> <li class="article-list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/16/perfect-fit-fascia"> <div class="thumb__image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_perfect-fit-fascia-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 25vw" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_perfect-fit-fascia-thumb-16x9.jpg 460w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_perfect-fit-fascia-thumb-16x9.jpg 403w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_perfect-fit-fascia-thumb-16x9.jpg 346w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_perfect-fit-fascia-thumb-16x9.jpg 289w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_perfect-fit-fascia-thumb-16x9.jpg 232w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_perfect-fit-fascia-thumb-16x9.jpg 120w" /> </div> <div class="thumb__text-block"> <span class="thumb__heading title">Perfect-Fit Fascia</span> <p>Use this technique to create perfect butt joints in fascia without having to square up the first board and measure the second.</p> </div> </a> </li> <li class="article-list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/16/make-room-behind-trim"> <div class="thumb__image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_make-room-behind-trim-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 25vw" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_make-room-behind-trim-thumb-16x9.jpg 460w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_make-room-behind-trim-thumb-16x9.jpg 403w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_make-room-behind-trim-thumb-16x9.jpg 346w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_make-room-behind-trim-thumb-16x9.jpg 289w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_make-room-behind-trim-thumb-16x9.jpg 232w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_make-room-behind-trim-thumb-16x9.jpg 120w" /> </div> <div class="thumb__text-block"> <span class="thumb__heading title">Make Room Behind Trim</span> <p>A series of stainless-steel screws on the back side of a fascia board creates a space that promotes drying after a rain.</p> </div> </a> </li> <li class="article-list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/16/visible-vials"> <div class="thumb__image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_visible-vials-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 25vw" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_visible-vials-thumb-16x9.jpg 460w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_visible-vials-thumb-16x9.jpg 403w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_visible-vials-thumb-16x9.jpg 346w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_visible-vials-thumb-16x9.jpg 289w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_visible-vials-thumb-16x9.jpg 232w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_visible-vials-thumb-16x9.jpg 120w" /> </div> <div class="thumb__text-block"> <span class="thumb__heading title">Visible Vials</span> <p>A white piece of paper taped to the back of the bubble window on a spirit level makes the bubble easier to see in low-light conditions.</p> </div> </a> </li> <li class="article-list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/16/handy-makeshift-level"> <div class="thumb__image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_makeshift-level-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 25vw" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_makeshift-level-thumb-16x9.jpg 460w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_makeshift-level-thumb-16x9.jpg 403w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_makeshift-level-thumb-16x9.jpg 346w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_makeshift-level-thumb-16x9.jpg 289w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_makeshift-level-thumb-16x9.jpg 232w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_makeshift-level-thumb-16x9.jpg 120w" /> </div> <div class="thumb__text-block"> <span class="thumb__heading title">Handy Makeshift Level</span> <p>If you don't have a level on hand, a speed square with a plumb bob or chalkline can create a level line.</p> </div> </a> </li> <li class="article-list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/16/paint-prep-with-less-waste"> <div class="thumb__image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_paint-with-less-waste-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 25vw" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_paint-with-less-waste-thumb-16x9.jpg 460w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_paint-with-less-waste-thumb-16x9.jpg 403w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_paint-with-less-waste-thumb-16x9.jpg 346w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_paint-with-less-waste-thumb-16x9.jpg 289w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_paint-with-less-waste-thumb-16x9.jpg 232w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_paint-with-less-waste-thumb-16x9.jpg 120w" /> </div> <div class="thumb__text-block"> <span class="thumb__heading title">Paint Prep With Less Waste</span> <p>When painting ceilings, reduce the amount of waste you produce by hanging reusable fabric from the walls instead of plastic sheets.</p> </div> </a> </li> <li class="article-list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/16/spacer-for-deck-boards"> <div class="thumb__image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_spacer-for-deck-boards-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 25vw" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_spacer-for-deck-boards-thumb-16x9.jpg 460w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_spacer-for-deck-boards-thumb-16x9.jpg 403w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_spacer-for-deck-boards-thumb-16x9.jpg 346w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_spacer-for-deck-boards-thumb-16x9.jpg 289w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_spacer-for-deck-boards-thumb-16x9.jpg 232w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_spacer-for-deck-boards-thumb-16x9.jpg 120w" /> </div> <div class="thumb__text-block"> <span class="thumb__heading title">Spacer for Deck Boards</span> <p>The heel/fence of a speed square can be used as a deck-board spacer.</p> </div> </a> </li> <li class="article-list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/16/remove-stubborn-stakes"> <div class="thumb__image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_remove-stubborn-stakes-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 25vw" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_remove-stubborn-stakes-thumb-16x9.jpg 460w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_remove-stubborn-stakes-thumb-16x9.jpg 403w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_remove-stubborn-stakes-thumb-16x9.jpg 346w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_remove-stubborn-stakes-thumb-16x9.jpg 289w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_remove-stubborn-stakes-thumb-16x9.jpg 232w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/W-H327TP_remove-stubborn-stakes-thumb-16x9.jpg 120w" /> </div> <div class="thumb__text-block"> <span class="thumb__heading title">Remove Stubborn Stakes</span> <p>To remove metal stakes from the ground, use a pipe wrench to spin them a few times.</p> </div> </a> </li> </ul> <h3 class="magazine-toc__collection__heading">Tools & Materials</h3> <ul class="article-list__list"> <li class="article-list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/16/fast-framers"> <div class="thumb__image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232720-fast-framers-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 25vw" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232720-fast-framers-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 460w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232720-fast-framers-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 403w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232720-fast-framers-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 346w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232720-fast-framers-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 289w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232720-fast-framers-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 232w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232720-fast-framers-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 120w" /> </div> <div class="thumb__text-block"> <span class="thumb__heading title">Fast Framers</span> <p>DeWalt's new 20v cordless framing nailer has improved recovery time over previous models, and it can sink nails to the proper depth consistently. </p> </div> </a> </li> <li class="article-list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/14/bionic-shoulders"> <div class="thumb__image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232722-Bionic-Shoulders-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Photo of Festool ExoActive bionic shoulders in use." loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 25vw" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232722-Bionic-Shoulders-thumb-16x9.jpg 460w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232722-Bionic-Shoulders-thumb-16x9.jpg 403w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232722-Bionic-Shoulders-thumb-16x9.jpg 346w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232722-Bionic-Shoulders-thumb-16x9.jpg 289w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232722-Bionic-Shoulders-thumb-16x9.jpg 232w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232722-Bionic-Shoulders-thumb-16x9.jpg 120w" /> </div> <div class="thumb__text-block"> <span class="thumb__heading title">Bionic Shoulders</span> <p>Festool's ExoActive supports arms in the raised position for a long time, which makes working on ceilings and other high surfaces less tiresome.</p> </div> </a> </li> <li class="article-list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/17/flush-boxes-every-time"> <div class="thumb__image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232722-flush-boxes-carlon-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 25vw" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232722-flush-boxes-carlon-thumb-16x9.jpg 460w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232722-flush-boxes-carlon-thumb-16x9.jpg 403w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232722-flush-boxes-carlon-thumb-16x9.jpg 346w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232722-flush-boxes-carlon-thumb-16x9.jpg 289w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232722-flush-boxes-carlon-thumb-16x9.jpg 232w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232722-flush-boxes-carlon-thumb-16x9.jpg 120w" /> </div> <div class="thumb__text-block"> <span class="thumb__heading title">Flush Boxes Every Time</span> <p>These adjustable boxes include a metal bracket that wraps around the face of a stud, making them very fast and easy to install.</p> </div> </a> </li> <li class="article-list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/16/find-your-grind"> <div class="thumb__image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232724-find-your-grind-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 25vw" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232724-find-your-grind-thumb-16x9.jpg 460w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232724-find-your-grind-thumb-16x9.jpg 403w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232724-find-your-grind-thumb-16x9.jpg 346w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232724-find-your-grind-thumb-16x9.jpg 289w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232724-find-your-grind-thumb-16x9.jpg 232w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232724-find-your-grind-thumb-16x9.jpg 120w" /> </div> <div class="thumb__text-block"> <span class="thumb__heading title">Find Your Grind</span> <p>The DeWalt 4.5 in. — 5 in. grinder has variable speed control (six speed settings), a safety system that shuts down the tool if the blade binds, and a brake that stops the wheel after the trigger is released.</p> </div> </a> </li> <li class="article-list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/16/no-downside-decking"> <div class="thumb__image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232724-no-downside-decking-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 25vw" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232724-no-downside-decking-thumb-16x9.jpg 460w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232724-no-downside-decking-thumb-16x9.jpg 403w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232724-no-downside-decking-thumb-16x9.jpg 346w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232724-no-downside-decking-thumb-16x9.jpg 289w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232724-no-downside-decking-thumb-16x9.jpg 232w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232724-no-downside-decking-thumb-16x9.jpg 120w" /> </div> <div class="thumb__text-block"> <span class="thumb__heading title">No-Downside Decking</span> <p>Deckorators Voyage decking, which is mineral-based rather than made of a plastic or wood composite, is lightweight and doesn't expand and contract as much as standard composite decking.</p> </div> </a> </li> </ul> <h3 class="magazine-toc__collection__heading">HOUSES by Design</h3> <ul class="article-list__list"> <li class="article-list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/17/small-and-steel-framed"> <div class="thumb__image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232762-small-and-steel-framed-feature-1-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 25vw" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232762-small-and-steel-framed-feature-1-thumb-16x9.jpg 460w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232762-small-and-steel-framed-feature-1-thumb-16x9.jpg 403w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232762-small-and-steel-framed-feature-1-thumb-16x9.jpg 346w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232762-small-and-steel-framed-feature-1-thumb-16x9.jpg 289w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232762-small-and-steel-framed-feature-1-thumb-16x9.jpg 232w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232762-small-and-steel-framed-feature-1-thumb-16x9.jpg 120w" /> </div> <div class="thumb__text-block"> <span class="thumb__heading title">Small and Steel-Framed</span> <p>This family and guest retreat, owned and designed by husband-and-wife architects, cantilevers off a cliff.</p> </div> </a> </li> <li class="article-list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/17/three-of-a-kind"> <div class="thumb__image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232766-three-of-a-kind-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 25vw" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232766-three-of-a-kind-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 460w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232766-three-of-a-kind-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 403w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232766-three-of-a-kind-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 346w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232766-three-of-a-kind-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 289w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232766-three-of-a-kind-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 232w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232766-three-of-a-kind-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 120w" /> </div> <div class="thumb__text-block"> <span class="thumb__heading title">Three of a Kind</span> <p>The repetition of clean and crisp pitched rooflines on the trio of masses that make up this home—main house, primary suite, and garage—bring a modern look for clients desiring a departure from traditional architecture.</p> </div> </a> </li> <li class="article-list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/17/deep-in-the-heart-of-texas"> <div class="thumb__image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232767-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 25vw" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232767-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 460w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232767-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 403w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232767-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 346w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232767-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 289w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232767-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 232w, https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232767-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas-feature-thumb-16x9.jpg 120w" /> </div> <div class="thumb__text-block"> <span class="thumb__heading title">Deep in the Heart of Texas</span> <p>This main house is surrounded by nature in a dense urban area and is part of a family compound that includes two smaller homes.</p> </div> </a> </li> </ul> <h3 class="magazine-toc__collection__heading">Know the Code</h3> <ul class="article-list__list"> <li class="article-list__item"> <a href="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/14/stairway-basics"> <div class="thumb__image"> <img width="460" height="260" src="https://www.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2024/10/01232772-stairway-basics-feature-1-thumb-16x9.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 25vw" decoding="async" 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