Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Fine Homebuilding is the first choice of people for every aspect of building

Taunton Interactive · com.stonewash.finehomebuilding

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v24.1.1 41.3 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v24.1.1 (100020)
Updated: Sep 16, 2026 (23 days ago)
APK size: 41.3 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Books & Reference (app)
Listed since: Apr 19, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 34 (3 sensitive)
Website: taunton.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Fine Homebuilding Magazine is an app by Taunton Interactive in the Books & Reference category, listed since at least April 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 22.1.1, the minimum Android version rose from 4.2 to 5.0. It asks for 34 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: find accounts on the device, read shared storage and modify shared storage. Compared with version 24.0.3, it adds 1 new permission: “Read Google service settings”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v24.1.1

- General improvements - Minor bug fixing

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Connect to Fine Homebuilding – America’s trusted resource for residential building, remodeling, and home improvement – on your iPad. Convenient digital delivery includes unique bonus features and enhancements: linkable and searchable content, techniques videos, slide shows, tutorials, new products, digital tools, and more. A FREE sample issue is included with the app. Fine Homebuilding is the first choice of pros and serious non-pros for every aspect of building from foundation and framing to finishing, as well as design, energy savings, tools, materials and code compliance. Field-tested content, detailed graphics, and expert advice help readers work better, faster, and smarter. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS ARE AVAILABLE. Download the Fine Homebuilding app, then subscribe or buy issues individually. If you are currently a print subscriber or paid online member, you can get access to digital editions FREE -- absolutely no extra cost. Simply sign in with your customer number or member email in the Settings tab. Subscription plans: 1 year (8 issues) - $37.99(automatically renewed until canceled) 2 Months (1 issue) - $6.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Single copies - $7.99 (not automatically renewed) Terms of use: - All content in the app is copyright Taunton Interactive 2012. All rights reserved. - Terms of use and privacy policy apply when accessing content via the Taunton Interactive app. - Privacy Policy - http://www.taunton.com/thetauntonpress/privacy.asp - Terms - http://www.taunton.com/thetauntonpress/agreement.asp // Credits Fine Homebuilding is published by Taunton Interactive. iPhone/iPad application developed by Stonewash Ltd (www.stonewash.co.uk).

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v22.1.1. Since v24.0.3 it requires Android 5.0+.

v24.1.1 LATEST Sep 16, 2026 41.3 MB TRUSTED v24.0.3 May 26, 2024 42.3 MB TRUSTED v22.1.1 May 19, 2024 41.5 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 16, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Stonewash DDAG” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 16, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 16, 2026
Signed byCN=Phil Heenan, OU=Magazine Framework, O=Stonewash DDAG, L=London, C=GB
Signing certificate (SHA-1)D4:00:B9:15:B4:05:A8:DD:3D:C6:1F:6F:C2:3B:B0:E9:16:E3:7E:70
File MD5fcb65a4a767c256287fa5443e634e0a2
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (34)

Fine Homebuilding Magazine requests 34 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.stonewash.finehomebuilding.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.stonewash.finehomebuilding.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Fine Homebuilding Magazine APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Fine Homebuilding Magazine for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 22.1.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.2 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 22.1.1 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Fine Homebuilding Magazine free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Fine Homebuilding Magazine APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is fcb65a4a767c256287fa5443e634e0a2.