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Design and Planning on Fine Homebuilding

Doghouse Dormers: Framing From the Ground Up
Assembling parts on the ground and cutting the roof at the last minute provide a low-stress route to a high-value project.
The Kitchen-Deck Connection
A small addition with a sunny deck builds a bridge to the backyard.
A Hillside Cabin’s Unlikely Addition
A three-story tower solves steep-site problems by bringing the house to the cars.
Reducing the Risk of Cracks in Concrete Slabs
Builder Larry Haun explains reliable methods for properly positioning rebar, plus a method for tying a new slab into an old one.
A TV Complicates the Mantelpiece
Tips on trim details and new design tools from a big project.
What Does Green Really Mean?
Rising energy costs, climate change, and a new social conscience are complicating the way we build.
Not so big!
When it comes to houses, bigger does not necessarily mean better
Curved Ceiling? No Problem.
Bend 1x4s between the walls to get an expensive look without a lot of extra work.
Problem-Solving Electrical Boxes
Cleverly designed boxes can get you out of trouble quickly during rough-ins and retrofits.
How to Trim the Bottom of a Door
When you need to cut the bottom of a door, use a straightedge, a circular saw, and these tips for an accurate and clean job.

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