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Whether you’re looking to remodel, renovate, or add onto your house, there are a lot of considerations that must be taken into account before the building process can begin. We've compiled 25 of our favorite remodeling articles to help you design, plan, and build your next home-improvement project. - Fine Homebuilding #Remodel #Renovation #Addition #HomeReno #Tips #DIY #Building

With narrow profit margins and a relatively low inventory of houses for sale, house flippers in the current market need to have a solid business plan. This article includes a five-step guide to flipping a house, with focus on determining the ARV, or after-repair value, of a property - Fine Homebuilding #DIY #HouseFlipping #HowToFlipHouses #HowTo #Tips #DIYDesign #HomeImprovment

Especially with interior locksets, the feel, the finish, and the parts you can't see make the difference - Fine Homebuilding

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Insulating Rim Joists: Don’t forget the garage rim If the floor assembly penetrates the air barrier between a house and an attached garage, rectangles of rigid foam should be installed between each joist to prevent air leaks. Each rectangle needs to be sealed at the perimeter with caulk or canned spray foam... Find more energy-smart construction details at FineHomebuilding.com

Dan Kolbert uses a 12-in.-thick double-stud wall assembly includes two 2×4 walls separated by 5 in. of uninterrupted insulation space. They use plywood sheathing, which becomes more permeable than OSB when it gets wet; a vapor-open, fully-adhered WRB, which also provides the exterior air-sealing; and only a class III vapor retarder when combined with ventilated cladding. Drawing: Michael Gellatly - Fine Homebuilding

An insulated raft foundation is a load-bearing slab on grade with a uniform thickness rather than a thickened edge. The thickness of the concrete and the rebar schedule are designed to support the loads that are imposed by the perimeter walls and any interior bearing walls - Fine Homebuilding

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The CEO of this worker-owned building company explains how second homes help finance affordable homes on Martha's Vineyard. Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard, Home Building Tips, Building A House, Build A Fireplace, South Mountain, Compact House, Edgartown, Home Fix

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The CEO of this worker-owned building company explains how second homes help finance affordable homes on Martha's Vineyard.

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Following a few basic guidelines will produce big savings without lessening the end result. Dream House Interior, Dream Home Design, House Design, Three Bedroom House Plan, Farmhouse Paint Colors, Lakeside Cottage, Country Interior, Expensive Houses, Shop Interior Design

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Following a few basic guidelines will produce big savings without lessening the end result.

To help you save money without compromising too much, here are the top ten things you can do to build an affordable home on any budget. Cabin Floor Plans, Barn House Plans, Small House Plans, Rustic Exterior, Modern House Exterior, Cabana Moderna, Shed Roof Design, Building A Shed Roof, Home Designs Exterior

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To help you save money without compromising too much, here are the top ten things you can do to build an affordable home on any budget.

This architect encourages finding the right questions to ask before turning to building science for easy answers. Research Assistant, Forensics, Questions To Ask, Turning, Answers, Architect, Science, Easy

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Questions To Ask

This architect encourages finding the right questions to ask before turning to building science for easy answers.

When it comes to permits, every city is different, but here are some general guidelines for when you'll likely need one. Seattle City, E Day, Building Permits, Do You Need, New Construction, Guidelines, Guidance, Things To Come

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When it comes to permits, every city is different, but here are some general guidelines for when you'll likely need one.

Building scientist Christine Williamson discusses how to design and build stucco buildings that don't leak. Holiday Savings, Water Management, Crawlspace, Stucco, Print Magazine, Williamson, Terms Of Service

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Building scientist Christine Williamson discusses how to design and build stucco buildings that don't leak.

The CEO of this worker-owned building company explains how second homes help finance affordable homes on Martha's Vineyard.

The CEO of this worker-owned building company explains how second homes help finance affordable homes on Martha's Vineyard.

A veteran carpenter considers how to measure the quality of finish-carpentry work without a building inspector to pass judgement. Finish Carpentry, Carpentry Projects, Window Casing, Door Casing, Bending Plywood, Brick Veneer Wall, Miter Saw Table

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A veteran carpenter considers how to measure the quality of finish-carpentry work without a building inspector to pass judgement.

Great moments in building history: Always keep a spare key Small Trailer, Leadville, New Deck, Taunton, Mountain Town, Heartwarming Stories, Hot Tub

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Great moments in building history: Always keep a spare key

Learn how to ensure the ductwork for HRVs and ERVs will always be energy efficient. Hvac Air Conditioning, Central Air Conditioning, Heat Recovery Ventilation, Ventilation System, Air Handler Unit, Hrv System, Return Air Vent, Hvac Filters, Energy Efficient Buildings

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Learn how to ensure the ductwork for HRVs and ERVs will always be energy efficient.

Learn how to ensure the ductwork for HRVs and ERVs will always be energy efficient. Basement Painting, Wet Basement, Basement Walls, Basement Flooring, Basement Ventilation, Whole House Ventilation, Kitchen Ventilation, Fine Home Building

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Learn how to ensure the ductwork for HRVs and ERVs will always be energy efficient.

Get the details right when installing foam, mineral wool, or other rigid insulation types, and a small increase in wall thickness can make a big difference in energy efficiency. Rigid Insulation, Types Of Insulation, Best Insulation, Narrow Bathroom, Glass Bathroom, Log Cabin Bathrooms, Pedestal Sink Storage, Glass Shelves Ikea, Yellow Bathroom Accessories

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Get the details right when installing foam, mineral wool, or other rigid insulation types, and a small increase in wall thickness can make a big difference in energy efficiency.

As houses get tighter in order to save energy, makeup air for range hoods and woodstoves becomes a more pressing issue. Kitchen Vent Hood, Kitchen Chimney, Kitchen Exhaust, Roof Sheathing, Exhaust Hood

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As houses get tighter in order to save energy, makeup air for range hoods and woodstoves becomes a more pressing issue.

If you want to paint your siding a dark color, you have to select the material carefully or it may not perform as well as you expect. Fiber Cement Siding, Metal Siding, Vinyl Siding, Dark Colors, Light Colors, Vinyl Cladding, Ice Dams

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If you want to paint your siding a dark color, you have to select the material carefully or it may not perform as well as you expect.

If you want to paint your siding a dark color, you have to select the material carefully or it may not perform as well as you expect. Metal Roof, Lp Siding, Metal Barn, Craftsman House Exterior, Cabin Exterior, Exterior Siding

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If you want to paint your siding a dark color, you have to select the material carefully or it may not perform as well as you expect.

A low-cost, low-maintenance home offers comfortable living for the long haul. Barn Style House Plans, Barn Homes Floor Plans, House Floor Plans, Tiny Farmhouse Plans, Modern Farmhouse Exterior, Texas Farmhouse, White Farmhouse, Metal Building Homes

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A low-cost, low-maintenance home offers comfortable living for the long haul.

Understand the cause of this common problem in concrete and masonry work and you'll be better able to prevent it Concrete Projects, Concrete Decor, Concrete Wall, Masonry Work, Building Maintenance, Floating Stairs

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Understand the cause of this common problem in concrete and masonry work and you'll be better able to prevent it

Modern accents and a monochromatic color scheme enliven the traditional design of this 19th-century-inspired home Traditional Looks, Traditional Design, New Urbanism, Monochromatic Color Scheme, Long Hallway

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Modern accents and a monochromatic color scheme enliven the traditional design of this 19th-century-inspired home

Houses built with structural insulated panels require unique methods of air-sealing to ensure an airtight thermal envelope. Strand Board, Structural Insulated Panels, Air Seal, Asphalt Roof Shingles, Spray Foam, Exterior Cladding, Roof Panels, Osb

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Houses built with structural insulated panels require unique methods of air-sealing to ensure an airtight thermal envelope.

Houses built with structural insulated panels require unique methods of air-sealing to ensure an airtight thermal envelope. Timber Framing

Houses built with structural insulated panels require unique methods of air-sealing to ensure an airtight thermal envelope.

Houses built with structural insulated panels require unique methods of air-sealing to ensure an airtight thermal envelope. Caulk

Houses built with structural insulated panels require unique methods of air-sealing to ensure an airtight thermal envelope.

Contrary to popular belief, collar ties are not there to support rafters or to keep walls below from spreading under the weight of the roof. Framing Construction, Roof Construction, Shed Design, Garage Design, Roof Truss Design, Exposed Rafters, Beams

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Contrary to popular belief, collar ties are not there to support rafters or to keep walls below from spreading under the weight of the roof.

Contrary to popular belief, collar ties are not there to support rafters or to keep walls below from spreading under the weight of the roof. Floor Framing, Ridge Beam, Gable Wall, Three Season Room

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Contrary to popular belief, collar ties are not there to support rafters or to keep walls below from spreading under the weight of the roof.