Design and Planning - Page 84 of 439

Learn the ins and outs of high-performance electric HVAC systems and how to choose the right system for your next energy-efficient home.

Minimum airtightness requirements are here, will continue to be part of the code, and will soon be a larger part of selling a home to clients. A systematic approach to…

Code expert Glenn Mathewson describes how to provide makeup air for a kitchen exhaust fan to prevent backdrafting of water heaters, furnaces, and other fuel-burning appliances.

Carpenter and longtime Fine Homebuilding contributor Scott McBride takes a look at the evolution of the American kitchen through the 1960s, 70s, 80s, and 90s.

Schluter Systems sleek metal shower shelves come in a variety of shapes and styles to fit any tile shower enclosure.

New framing added to reinforce an aging structure inspired a creative use of space in the remodel of this 1950s home.

Cramped apartments make way for a bright and airy kitchen and breakfast nook when converting this historic Philadelphia building into a single spacious home.

Non-structural beams help a new kitchen match the aesthetic of this post-and-beam home.

High-performance-home designer Michael Maines presents a collection of easy-to-implement construction details for building more environmentally friendly houses.

Historic home-building expert Brent Hull shares some fascinating stories about little-known historical influences on modern construction methods and details.