Find and purchase articles from the Fine Homebuilding Archive to help you with your project.
Fixing a Cold, Drafty House
Forget about weatherstripping doors and windows. Sealing and insulating the attic are the keys to lower heating bills and a more comfortable house
— by Fred Lugano
Putting Fiberglass Insulation in Its Place
Careful installation of fiberglass batts is likely to have a bigger impact on your life than tight-fitting miters
— by Bob Kilian
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Thermal-Resistance Ratings: U-factor vs. R-value
U-factor and R-value measure heat transfer and heat resistance, respectively; understanding the difference will help you select energy-efficient windows and insulation
— by Bruce Harley

Building Green Momentum in San Francisco
What we learned at West Coast Green's inaugural event
— by Bruce Greenlaw

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USGBC's Greenbuild Expo offers update on LEED for Homes
— by Chris Ermides

A High-Performance Spec House
A team approach creates an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly house for a growing market
— by Christopher Briley

Do's and Don'ts of Installing Fiberglass Insulation
Tips from a renovation contractor
— by George Nash

Plugging into the Sun
Solar electricity was always a good idea. Is it finally affordable?
— by Joe Provey

Green Building: Doing Well by Doing Good
Conferences on both coasts see business booming
— by Dave Crosby

Evaporative Cooling
Architect Berry Langford explains how an evaporative cooling unit cools a house by adding humidity
— by Berry Langford

Understanding Energy-Efficient Windows
How today's high-tech windows work and what to look for when making your next purchase
— by Paul Fisette