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Design and Planning on Fine Homebuilding

  • High Design at Home in Nature

    High Design at Home in Nature

    A net-zero home sited to connect to its rural setting earns LEED for Homes certification.

  • Retrofit of a Timber-Frame Farmhouse

    Retrofit of a Timber-Frame Farmhouse

    A design/build team performs a small mircale on a dilapidated 1850s home.

  • Celebrating Efficient Post-and-Beam Construction

    Celebrating Efficient Post-and-Beam Construction

    An old barn is transformed into a high-performance home that highlights the structure's original framing.

  • Protecting Foundations From Frost

    Protecting Foundations From Frost

    Code-offered alternatives to digging below the frost line.

  • two people in hazmat suits removing asbestos floor tiles

    Handling Asbestos Tile

    A homeowners wonders which is smarter: removing or encapsulating the vinyl-asbestos tiles on his basement floor.

  • Sidewall Shingles With a Flare

    A slight curve adds charm, and also a bit of complexity, to the process of siding with cedar shingles.

  • Foundations for Success

    Foundations for Success

    Getting a first new home out of the ground can be a challenge, so we've assembled some pro tips for making the job go as smoothly as possible.

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    The Cornerstones of Comfort: How To Choose the Right Windows and Doors for Your Climate

    In this webinar, Passive House expert Enrico Bonilauri shares his strategy for evaluating the wide range of window and door options on the market so you can make the best choice for your budget and your needs.

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    The Blower Door: Why Isn’t It Called the Sucker Door? And Other Tough Questions

    In this archived webinar, building-science expert Peter Yost shares what he's learned over years of using blower doors, IR cameras, and other diagnostic tools so you can make the most of your test results.

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