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Blogs

Design snapshot: Classical comments

KHS, Contributor | May 24th, 2012

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a "Design snapshot" of a Doric pilaster.

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Sustainable Temporary Stairs

ChuckB, senior editor | May 23rd, 20121 comment

New product - temporary stair-system can be re-used over and over. It's safe, elegant and fool-proof.

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How to Stay Cool With a Metal Roof

ScottG, contributing writer | May 22nd, 2012

David Martin is thinking about a new roof, and he likes the idea of a standing-seam metal roof. The roofing is durable, recyclable and may actually cut his energy bill. Or will it?

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The Self Taught MBA: A Conversation with Mike Benshoof, MD for the Ailing Builder

FPR, contributor | May 22nd, 2012

“So you want to know, if you have a real business? Ask yourself if you can take off for a month or more and the operation runs just fine without you. If not, you don’t have a business—you have a job. I can fix that…” says Mike Benshoof.

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Photo Contest: SHOW US YOUR SHOP

FHBdotcom, editor | May 18th, 2012

Show Us Your Shop--and you might win FEIN's New MultiMaster Start Q Set! WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN AT RANDOM--NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER

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Smart Design Advice for Hot & Humid Climates (i.e. The South)

Matt Risinger, Blogger | May 18th, 2012

Architect Peter Pfeiffer talks about how to utilize smart design for a house in a hot climate zone. His green building advice is practical and following his advice will result in a house that's well designed for the rigors of a hot climate. If you want a comfortable, efficient, durable house and you live in the South then this video will give you tons to think about.

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Design snapshot: Elemental outdoor fireplace

KHS, Contributor | May 17th, 2012

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a "Design snapshot" of an outdoor fireplace to warm your heart.

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Design snapshot: Procession pointers

KHS, Contributor | May 10th, 2012

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a "Design snapshot" of a landscaped transition from car to house garden.

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Patrick's Barn: Insulating With Garbage

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | May 7th, 20121 comment

Salvaged insulation is both our project's greatest attribute and its greatest headache.

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Self Taught MBA: Strategic Planning, Part 3 - Organizing a Strategic Planning Session

FPR, contributor | May 7th, 2012

Here's how to embark on a strategic planning session, run a business, and make it home in time for dinner.

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Self Taught MBA: Strategic Planning, Part 2 - The ABCs of Strategic Planning

FPR, contributor | May 7th, 20122 comments

It's more critical than ever to have a plan of how you will deal with this tough economy. Strategic planning focuses on redefining high-level priorities and setting a course for the year ahead.

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Design snapshot: Tobacco barn truth and beauty

KHS, Contributor | May 3rd, 2012

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a "Design snapshot" of a veracious vernacular.

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HVAC Ducting: Rigid Metal vs. Flex

Matt Risinger, Blogger | April 27th, 20124 comments

In our Texas climate a well installed HVAC system is a must for a new home. I'm surprised by how few builders are using Rigid Metal ducting anymore. Come see how my crew uses both Rigid Metal & Flex for great air distribution in the homes I build.

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Design snapshot: Boat-like boat

KHS, Contributor | April 26th, 20121 comment

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of an inspirational wooden, row boat.

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May is Deck Safety Month - Check Your Deck!

MikeGuertin, editorial advisor | April 26th, 20122 comments

Decks on the verge of falling down generally don’t look any different than safe decks. You have to take a close look in order to see if problems exist.

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Chiroptophobics Beware

TheTimberTailor, member | April 26th, 20122 comments

Chiroptophobia is a fear of bats. While I'm not afraid of bats, this video is just the sort of thing that could push me over the edge into becoming chiroptophobic... so beware!

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The Trade-Offs of Downsizing

FHBdotcom, editor | April 26th, 2012

n this "Feedback" article, homeowner Marilyn Widner writes about how she and her husband moved from the 3000-sq.-ft. home where they had lived for 26 years and into a new 800-sq.-ft. cottage in the backyard.

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A Case for Resilient Design

AlexWilson, contributor | April 26th, 20122 comments

Alex Wilson, founder and executive editor of BuildingGreen, begins this article by recounting the unusually severe weather events that occurred in the United States in 2011. He ties this to climate change and shares his expectation that such events will become more frequent.

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Off-The-Grid Straw Bale Getaway

RYagid, senior editor | April 24th, 2012

An architecture firm known for ecologically sensitive design creates an off-the-grid cabin in the woods of California

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Design snapshot: Driveway do's

KHS, Contributor | April 19th, 20124 comments

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a versatile driveway.

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