Design and Planning - Page 53 of 439

Builder Bryan Uhler explains why he started doing air-leakage tests on his own, what they accomplish, and how to use this popular equipment to get the job done.

Designing for regional context is an important topic these days. Get ideas for your outdoor space by learning what the pros consider when working with clients.

Starting with stock plans, a builder prioritized his home's envelope details and made modifications to fit his family and their future.

Replacing heavy plaster walls with steel beams and open bookshelves adds a contemporary feel to this venerable brick home.

This Ontario builder and designer inspires us to see that our homes don't have to be at the expense of the planet.

While burning wood is sometimes considered a "green" source of heat, when it comes to carbon emissions and occupant health, natural gas or propane is usually a better choice.

This new build incorporates an 1800s log cabin that was painstakingly restored to resemble the original structure.

Building science experts weigh in on an important question about best practices for installing a minisplit.

Though it comes with a fair learning curve, the Aerofixx Visconn dispenser is particularly useful for air-sealing hard-to-reach areas.

How the various code provisions for joist span, blocking, notching, and bearing lengths work together to prevent floors from deflecting.