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Design and Planning on Fine Homebuilding

Small Addition, Big Improvement
A new entryway dramatically helps the function and appearance of a small Cape.
Forming and Pouring Footings
Creating straight, level, and sturdy footings is the first step in building a long-lasting home. Here's how to do it right.
Tips for Sheathing a Roof with Plywood
You're 30 ft. in the air, walking on narrow framing members and handling sheets of plywood that'll catch the wind like canvas sails. You'd better know what you're doing.
Removing acoustic texture without the mess
As my client watched over my shoulder while I began removing the acoustic texture on his ceiling, I thought about the incredible mess I was about to make. There just…
Removing paint from bricks
Q: My house has a brick veneer that has been painted a couple of times by previous owners, and I would like to return the brick to its original finish…
Understanding Cabinet Plywood
Back in the old days, veneer-core plywood was your only choice. Not any longer.
Tiling With Limestone
An earthy alternative to the cold, austere look of marble, limestone is easy to work with and maintain.
Fanciful Built-in Beds
A look at the design and construction of Scandinavian-inspired bed alcoves.
The Lowdown on Levels
It may be the age of lasers and electronics, but a sturdy spirit level is still the job-site standard.
Choosing Boilers and Controls for Warm Floors
You don't want the noise and dust associated with furnaces; you want the comfort of radiant heat. Here are some options for heating the water and getting it to your floors.

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