Design and Planning - Page 87 of 439

15 articles and videos from the FHB archive that will take you through every step of the roof-venting process.

Creative framing and trim details straighten out the kinks during the remodel of a crooked old timber-frame farmhouse in Vermont.

A major remodel of the back of this 1890s brick home brings in more light and makes a better connection to an existing rooftop deck.

Learn how to level floor framing in an old home by lifting joists with temporary walls, installing a midspan beam, and adding new studs to distribute the load down to the foundation.

Powered by suction, pneumatic vacuum elevators are a low-maintenance, compact alternative to conventional lifts, plus they have a much more modern look.

Learn what details and conditions to look for to see if an insert replacement window makes more sense than removing and replacing the entire original window.

These high-performance building standards and certification guidelines help architects and builders create comfortable, super-energy-efficient houses.

After centuries of evolution in building technology, the basic needs of comfort and durability are still the driving forces behind high-quality home design and construction.

Interior designer Melissa Prevost shares some straightforward alternatives to traditional budget busters.

An award-winning designer/carpenter shares a few tree house–specific construction insights.