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Code Shock
Prepare to face the strictest building codes in history.
A New Floor Plan Saves an Old House
An architect shares his strategies for remodeling small old houses to fit modern lifestyles
What's the Difference: Designs for Accessibility
Accessible design, universal design, and aging-in-place design
How to Draw An Arc When Framing an Arched Doorway
Marking and cutting a plywood arch is a common task when framing houses. Make a perfect arc everytime by following these (reasonably) simple steps.
Blueprint-Reading Basics: How to Navigate a Set of House Plans
Construction documents are usually more organized than they look. Learn some common symbols and drawing types that will help you find what you're looking for when you pick up a set of plans.
Improve Your Work With SketchUp
Here are the many ways one builder uses a free design program to avoid complications, to plan more efficiently, and to raise the quality of his work.
Opening up a Small Kitchen
When you can't add on or bump out, open the kitchen to adjacent spaces and keep the layout simple.
Build It Green! 2008: The Kelley Home’s Main Floor
For starters, the simple modular plan optimizes daylight and cross ventilation
Foot Traffic Goes Out the Door
Flipping a doorway and hutch and relocating a breakfast nook were keys to improving the flow in this Craftsman-kitchen remodel
Sharing a Bathroom
One bathroom designed to serve several bedrooms is a smart strategy for keeping down costs or when building a smaller house.

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