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Remodel of the Week - Week #3
A transformation of a classic shingle style home Showcased in Marvin's Remodelers Gallery
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Remodel of the Week - Week #2
Opening up a Lakeside home to bring in the natural light and scenery Showcased in Marvin's Remodelers Gallery
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Remodel of the Week - Week #1
1 commentLate 19th century schoolhouse remodeled as a residence Showcased in Marvin's Remodelers Gallery
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Energy-Efficient San Francisco Remodel
1 commentThe Kumar Residence, nestled in the hills of Belmont, CA is an 1100 square foot addition and remodel of an existing 1950′s mid-century modern ranch house that needed updating, and more living...
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Refurbishing Old Double-Hung Windows - Part One
4 commentsWindows built 50 to 100 years ago often were constructed from woods that are no longer available. So it makes sense to refurbish them when they get tired.
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Cutting Laminated Glass
3 commentsLaminated glass resists impact and deadens sound. But there's a trick to cutting it.
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Estate Home Project, 7500 sq. ft. on two acres with pool
1 commentThe main house has a wine cellar, media room, marble flooring, custom trimwork, plasterwork, and custom cabinets throughout. Exterior is stucco and stone with wood windows, copper facia and copper...
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Flashing A Recessed Window using Liquid Tyvek
1 commentFlashing a recessed window is tricky, this new product from DuPont Tyvek called Fluid Applied (Liquid Tyvek!) makes the process much simpler. In this jobsite video we will take you through the steps to form a water tight, air tight, and vapor permeable window install.
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Design snapshot: Frame it to fathom it
1 commentArchitect Katie Hutchison shares a "Design snapshot" of a divided window.
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Design & Daylight
2 commentsThe first of a two-part introduction to a thematic blog on daylighting strategies used in residential design.
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How to Choose a Replacement Window
1 commentShould you order a custom-sized insert or a full-frame replacement window? Veteran remodeler Mike Sloggatt shares the info you need to make the best decision for your project
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Project House Weekly Wrap, Episode 8: Sweating the Details - Windows, Doors, and Insulation
3 commentsEditors Justin Fink and Dan Morrison review a smorgasbord of details at the Fine Homebuilding project house shop, including a mock up of how not to install fiberglass insulation, and the...
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Building Wood Windows On The Job Site
Nothing says Fine Craftsmanship like a site built wood window. In this video see how my carpentry crew build 5 large windows from Oak, African Mahogany, & Poplar.
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Installing Commercial Windows In A Residence - Best Practice
I love the look of Modern Architecture, but these modern details involving no overhangs & commercial windows require a lot of fore thought on the part of the builder. In this video I'll show you the Best Practice Install for Commercial Windows in Residential Construction.
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Design snapshot: Small house, big windows
6 commentsArchitect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" about making a big impact on a small house.
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Windows in Historic Homes: Repair or Replace?
Historic preservation rules may prohibit the replacement of single-pane windows that contribute to energy losses. Are these edicts reasonable, or do they represent the triumph of tradition over common sense?
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After the Storm: Tales of Home Repair
Storm damage can range from broken rafters to smashed windows and shredded roof shingles. Repairs don't always go as smoothly as they should, and sometimes uncover shortcuts taken in the past
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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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Design: Playing with Scale
1 commentCreate contrast with scale to design interesting, beautiful homes
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The Queen's Magical Shed.
Once upon a time there was a shed. It sat amongst the trees on the edge of a beautiful green kingdom. It wasn't a normal shed and by shed standards was strange and awkward. The queen did not want the...
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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
