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Designing a House for the Sun: 4 Strategies
Orient the house and windows to ensure that all important spaces receive abundant, balanced light.
Kitchen Highlights on the Bay
Furniture-grade cabinetry, a woodburning pizza oven and sleek details set this shiny kitchen apart.
Habitat for Humanity How to Build a House: Foundation Fundamentals
Establishing a sound connection between the house, the foundation, and the earth is crucial. These foundation fundamentals can help get you started.
Building a Deck: Laying Out and Installing Joists
For a sturdy, long-lasting deck, size the joists correctly for the anticipated load and space them accordingly.
Sizing an Electrical Service
Although a 200-amp service is adequate for most residences, calculating the actual load is a good idea. This chart from Code Check Electrical can help you with your calculations.
Vinyl Siding Done Right
If vinyl’s final, you’d best get the details right. A veteran builder shows how to make it water-resistant and attractive.
Under a Steep Roof
A Craftsman-inspired house made of inexpensiive, durable materials suits a family of four.
Red House
In Wyoming, an updated version of an old farmhouse adds up to an affordable home for a young family.
Precise location of foundation bolts
Q: What is the best way to place foundation anchor bolts in precise locations in a concrete foundation wall? Scott Mathews, via e-mail, None A: John Spier, a custom-home builder…
Why architects should sell house plans
Our country is mired in a swamp of poorly designed, increasingly huge new houses, and there is a growing debate in the architecture community over what to do about it.…

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