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Carpenter's Introduction to 3D Modelling
Are you intimidated by 3D modelling? Get past your initial hesitation and frustration by beginning with some basics. Begin your 3D apprenticeship by building a hundred horses.
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Claw Foot Bath Tub = Up Dated Bathroom
This remolded / updated bathroom started with the claw foot tub that my friend gave me. The claw foot tub was bigger than the old tub, so I had to redsign the bathroom (this is my house) in order to...
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Working Model: Quick Results from an Unrefined SketchUp Drawing
5 commentsThis video series shows how an unrefined 3D SketchUp model will help get quick answers to design and dimension questions.
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Lessons From a Small Studio
10 commentsWhat a well designed, small studio can teach us about designing better homes.
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Our New Design Blog
2 commentsWelcome to Fine Homebuilding's new blog, where we'll help you design inspiring homes.
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HOUSES 2012: Call-for-entries deadline extended
2 commentsIt's not too late to submit your new or remodeled house project for our HOUSES 2012 contest.
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Furniture That Can Change the Way You Design
Create a flexible home with innovative space saving furniture
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Hip to be Square: Pythagoras in the Digital Age
Considering all the whiz-bang capabilities SketchUp has to offer, it's easy to overlook how helpful it can be for basic tasks. This episode shows how to calculate accurate (extremely precise, actually) square-up dimensions for any type of layout work with the "Cliculator".
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A Unique Kitchen Cabinet
This unique combination appliance pantry and spice rack was designed to house small appliances and up to 100 spices in one compact space. It has become a signature cabinet for The...
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How to Make Your Kitchen Look Better and Work Harder on a Budget
5 commentsGet the most out of your cabinets and counter tops without spending an arm and a leg. Download this free book chapter on smart kitchen planning.
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SketchUp for Builders and Remodelers: Build a Virtual Lumber Yard
7 commentsRemodeler Matt Jackson introduces SketchUp — the easy-to-use free 3D drawing software from Google — as a great tool for planning and selling small construction projects.
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Bookcase for a Not So Big Office
2 commentsFor a very small office, I installed a horizontal bookcase at the top of the wall to provide more usable space.
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Contemporary Kitchen
1 commentNot my Design, Not my Boxes, My Remodle and Install. It came out Nice.........
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Bathroom Renovation
This is a conversion of 1970's his/her bathrooms plus two closets and a hallway into one modern bath and separate toilet room. I am not a professional contractor (I am a Surgeon), but all the...
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1950 CA Bungalow Bath Remodel
This bath remodel includes a HydroMassage whirllpool, custom cherry vanity with granite top, ThinWire floor heat, and Title 24 compliant halogen lighting. The vanity was designed to...
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Small Bath Re
1950 California bungalow bath remodel. Expanded floor space by moving closet in adjacent bedroom. Custom designed bow front vanity saves floor space while maximizing storage. Hydro...
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1930 Circa Bungalow Remodel.......demo
This is a typical bungalow in one of our older parts of town; 2 bedroom, 1 bath @ 830 sq. ft. with basement and detached garage. We are still at finishes stage and will post more interior pictures...
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1930 Circa Bungalow Remodel
This is a typical bungalow in one of our older parts of town; 2 bedroom, 1 bath @ 830 sq. ft. with basement and detached garage. We are still at finishes stage and will post more interior pictures...
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Ski House Renovation
1 commentThis Vermont vacation house was originally split into two dwellings—a three-bedroom house with an additional rental apartment in the basement. After a full renovation, the two units were...
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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding. read more
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