32 years of how-to articles, tips, techniques, and tools for on-the-job success. The Fine Homebuilding Magazine Archive is a tool that no builder, contractor, semi-pro, or serious DIY-er, should be without. In one amazingly easy-to-search disc, you'll enjoy 32 years of content from our award-winning magazine. That's all 240 issues of Fine Homebuilding, starting with Issue #1 and including all the issues from 2013. You'll get the classic articles, timeless projects, a wealth of how-to techniques, plus insight from our respected contributors and their secrets for success - all the expert advice you need to work better, faster, and smarter. And with the 2013 Fine Homebuilding Magazine Archive, that information is right at your fingertips - it's a breeze to search through, and you'll know that every technique and tip you find here is field-tested and comes from a working pro, master builder, respected authority, or seasoned tradesperson. Our collection from 2013 includes articles you won't find anywhere else - the articles our readers said they couldn't have done without this year, such as "Old-School Path to a Wide-Open Bath," which shows you how a classic mud job forms the tile base for a modern curbless shower. And "Tips for Laying a Better Walkway," with step-by-step instructions on building a base that keeps pavers in place. Plus you'll get the comparison you've been waiting for when we look into "Energy-Saving Lightbulbs." Order this year's Archive collection to ensure you get these can't-miss pieces! See experts at work on the job, step-by-step At Fine Homebuilding we turn to the pros to see what they're working on now, and we help you re-create the results on your own projects. Look at the experts you'll meet in our 2013 Fine Homebuilding Magazine Archive: Myron R. Ferguson is absolutely passionate about drywall - and that passion shines through in well over a dozen articles about doing drywall right. From "Repairing Drywall" in #122 to "Taping Tricky Transitions" in #214, he's a master whose insight will absolutely improve your work. Mike Guertin is a builder and remodeler from East Greenwich, R.I. He has written articles on almost every aspect of home building, from framing and roofing to concrete foundations and vinyl siding. His deck articles alone provide a wealth of knowledge you won't find anywhere else. Gary M. Katz is a veteran carpenter with books, DVDs, and magazine articles to his credit. His carpentry skills have helped countless builders put the finishing touches on their projects, from "Building a Fireplace Mantel" in #93 to his guide on using a router to craft period details (Issue #210). Joseph Lstiburek has earned a following of avid readers who find his articles about building failures just captivating. His piece from Issue #162 - "Built Wrong from the Start: Top 10 Blunders That Rot Your House, Waste Your Money, and Make You Sick" - is simply not to be missed.