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Matt Risinger’s building career began with a Pittsburgh church ministry. After college, he worked with a national builder in Washington, D.C., where he met his wife. The two then moved to Portland, Ore., where Matt worked for a smaller semicustom builder. After moving to Austin, Texas (his wife’s hometown), he started Risinger Homes in 2005. In addition to running his company, blogging, and writing for various publications, he stays busy with his four kids.

  • Metalwork for Builders

    September 12, 2017

    Bring the endless possibilities of custom architectural steel to your projects with readily available stock and some basic tools.

  • Best New Home 2017: For the Sake of Simplicity

    April 25, 2017

    A skillful execution of building-science principles and the quest for a simple, long-lasting home allow a unique detail to shine: the framing.

  • Interview with Fine Homebuilding Editor Justin Fink

    January 25, 2017

    Fink has a contrary take on the hot topic of "resiliency"

  • 4 Tips to Building an Efficient House in a Hot Climate

    September 8, 2015

    The Texas Sun is blazing where I build in Austin Texas. Let me give you four tips for building an efficient home that will stay cool even during the hottest…

  • Our Secret to Getting a “Crisp” Finish

    September 3, 2015

    To get the perfectly flat, smooth drywall finish that is so important to the finish of our homes, we use Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL) Studs. Read on for my top…

  • Construction Site Rules

    August 31, 2015

    These are the Construction Site Rules we post on all our job sites; we also have all our sub-contractors sign a copy of these rules as part of their agreement.

  • House Wrap for Modern Architecture

    August 27, 2015

    Choosing the correct weather resistant barrier (or house wrap) it's important to take into account the amount of exposure your walls are getting. Houses with more exposure will require a…

  • The Best Roof for Hot & Humid Climates

    August 24, 2015

    Working in Texas for over 10 years, I've learned how important it is to select materials that work well with the climate. In this video, I review the benefits of…

  • Tips for Building a Net Zero House

    August 20, 2015

    In this video we identify what it means to build a Net Zero house, and some of the best practices for building Net Zero houses, using one of our own…

  • Ultimate Electric Hot Water Setup

    August 19, 2015

    Gas has been the traditional king of hot water in the US. With the advent of the Heat Pump water heater I think that tide will change. Here's how I'm…

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