Remodeling

Celebrating Efficient Post-and-Beam Construction

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

A homeowners wonders which is smarter: removing or encapsulating the vinyl-asbestos tiles on his basement floor.
Double-Stud Walls and Insulated Window Bucks

Senior editor Patrick McCombe is back at the 2020 FHB House remodel to learn about the wall-insulation details and see how to install triple-pane European windows.
Timber-Frame Resurrection

Uncovering and reconfiguring hand-hewn timbers results in a character-rich kitchen.
1970s Revamp

Space restrictions and the desire for clean lines inform every inch of this kitchen transformation.
One Bad Kitchen, Three Good Designs

Three designers modernize a disconnected, dysfunctional midcentury space.
Traditional at First Glance

With hints of the Shaker style, this kitchen's more modern leanings are subtle, but important.
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How To Install a BILCO Basement Door

Carpenter Aaron Butt demonstrates the entire process of installing a BILCO basement door, from site prep to final fit.
An Alternative Way to Install Roof Overhangs

While eave overhangs are typically built as part of the main roof framing, installing them as separate pieces offers better air-sealing opportunities.
Retrofit for Energy Performance and Design Impact

When a simple siding repair revealed extensive moisture damage, these homeowners decided the time was right for a deep-energy retrofit.

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