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Design and Planning

Design and Planning on Fine Homebuilding

Third-Floor Deck Framing

The team on the 2020 FHB House upgrades floor framing to support a heavier load.
Schoolhouse Reimagined

A builder shares lessons in small-home design for downsizing and living well with less.
Maximize Insulation in Minimum Headers

Alternative code-approved header designs for better energy performance.
Optimizing Occupant Comfort

Natural materials and ecologically sound building practices define this 1600-sq.-ft. timber-frame home.
Rerofit for Energy Performance and Design impact

When a simple siding repair revealed extensive moisture damage, these homeowners decded the time was right for a deep-energy retrofit.
Learning to Live in a Passive House

A commercial architect's self-built Passive House offers lessons for DIY high-performance design.
Prep for the Perfect Paint Job

A good paint job is in the prep work. Professional painter Tyler Grace walks through the process step by step.
Getting Surfaces Ready for Wallpaper

Surface prep determines how well wallcoverings adhere, how good the job looks, and how long it lasts.
Insulating Foundations for Thermal Performance and Durability

Watch builder Josh Edmonds, scientist Neal Ezell, and the BS* and Beer KC discussion group's presentation on smart foundation-insulation strategies.
Bathroom Remodeling Guide

Get the most out of this hardworking room with advice on efficient bathroom layouts, quality material choices, and top-notch construction techniques.