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Design and Planning on Fine Homebuilding

Christi Weber, Architect
This thoughtful architect advocates for designing small, environmentally conscious spaces.
What Makes A Pretty Good House?
High-performance-home designer Michael Maines takes a detailed look at the new low-carbon edition of the grassroots building standard.
Installing a PVC Porch Ceiling
Justin Cline of Eldon Builders demonstrates the process of installing VERSATEX Stealth Beadboard on a porch ceiling during a comprehensive house remodel .
Creating and Installing PVC Tapered Columns
Watch Justin Cline demonstrate how to craft tapered columns using PVC VERSATEX sheets for a clean and symmetrical finish.
Podcast 623: Condensation on Windows, HVAC Registers, and Water Heating
Listeners write in about the value of FHB and ask questions about basement flooring, condensation on windows, HVAC register locations, and heat-pump water heaters
A Study in Contrasts
A historical front facade contrasts with the modern details of a rear addition in this 1900s Greek revival.
The Prescriptive Paths to the Energy Codes
Whether you calculate maximum assembly U-factors or insulation minimum R-values, there is more than one way to reach the IRC's energy-efficiency requirements.
Take Charge of Electric Vehicle Charging
What electric vehicle owners need to know about safely installing and operating a Level 2 charger at home
Rear Addition for a Ranch
A single-story rear addition becomes a two-story structure hidden from street view.
Protect Pipes and Wires
When cutting through a stud with pipes or cables, use a pencil to shield the cable or pipe from the cutting blade.

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