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Design and Planning

Design and Planning on Fine Homebuilding

Using Metal Studs to Level a Sloping Ceiling

Metal studs are light enough to go up quickly, but sturdy enough to support a new drywall ceiling.
Leveling a Doorsill

Leveling the doorsill is important to ensure your door sits correctly. Here's how to do it.
Podcast 216: Can Lights, California Shops, and Inaccessible Foundations

The crew hears from listeners about heating humid air and recessed-light replacement before taking listener questions on air-sealing can lights, building great workshops, and accessing hidden basement rooms.
When Do You Need a Permit?

When it comes to permits, every city is different, but here are some general guidelines for when you'll likely need one.
Rammed Earth: Creating a 500-Year House

A design-build team demonstrates the durability of an ancient material.
Keep Craft Alive: Clay Chapman, Mason

This mason leverages traditional techniques to build sustainable, affordable brick homes that provide a solution to today's modern building challenges.
Structural Statement

An exposed steel moment frame meets code requirements, allowing for a large open kitchen and dining-room space.
Multipurpose Plan

A number of cost-saving measures results in a well-organized farmhouse and separate guest dwelling built on a tight budget.
Net Zero-Ready Community

High-performance, affordable homes characterize this modern pocket neighborhood.
Focused Face-Lift

Removing the mansard roof and exposing the original structure beneath brought new life to this waterfront home.