Design and Planning - Page 90 of 439

A well-designed courtyard connects the outdoors to the first floor, a big plus in a home with neighbors so close by.

32 illustrated time-saving techniques for hanging, finishing, and repairing gypsum wallboard.

Builder Scott McBride reflects on the disconnect between the act of building a house and making it energy efficient.

Remodeling experts Doug Horgan and Tom Johnston demonstrate the methods and materials they use to keep every surface in a client's house clean and safe.

This coastal Washington home is built to stay upright, even during weather events that would destroy the average house.

Kiley, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners on insulating brick buildings and being a good apprentice, and then take questions on improving the function of a furnace, keeping the living space under a deck dry, and what to do about attic ductwork.

A model house plan is the jumping off point for one builder’s vision of the ideal modern home.

Conventional heat pumps can provide pumped heat, supplementary heat, or emergency heat, depending on how cold it is outside.

Required by the developer because they're quiet, ground-source heat pumps are also efficient.

Planning ahead and focusing on the details are the keys to creating a tight envelope with Zip System sheathing and spray foam.