New Construction

Overlooking Maine’s rocky coastline, this summer getaway follows the site’s contours and takes on the color of the forest by Roc Caivano

by Mike Guertin

A steel skin, exposed framing, and a central atrium distinguish this industrial-strength version of a classic dog-run house by Bede Van Dyke

Proof that a home can be more livable and more versatile without more cost by Dave Otte

A low-budget vacation house proves that simple doesn't have to mean shortchanged by Gene DeSmidt

Comfortable quarters for a family of five on a postage-stamp lot in Houston, but for only $70 per square foot by Carlos Ulloa

If vinyl’s final, you’d best get the details right. A veteran builder shows how to make it water-resistant and attractive. by Mike Guertin

Simple shapes let ordinary sidewall shingles take flight by Mike Guertin

Spacing the siding away from the housewrap promotes ventilation and drainage for long-lasting siding and paint by Mark Averill Snyder

Framing the entire gable while it's flat on the deck is fast and easy. Raising it is a challenge and a danger. by John Spier

by Roe A. Osborn

How a seasoned crew uses a story pole and an efficient work sequence to install this traditional siding by Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin

Woven corners are a good-looking and low-maintenance alternative to corner boards by Oliver Govers

A carpenter's tricks for accurately laying out, cutting and fitting the classic wood siding by Felix Marti