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Nonmetallic-sheathed cable and metallic-sheathed cable each have their place in home electrical systems. - Fine Homebuilding

A neatly wired electrical panel is safer and easier to troubleshoot. Read the article - Fine Homebuilding

Get an overview of the main considerations—including generator type, fuel source, and electrical-connection options—so you can reliably supply your home with electricity when there's a power outage.

Installing Electrical

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Print and online publications, internet discussion boards, and an extensive network of tradespeople are all sources of tips, tricks, and techniques of the trade.

Starting a Construction Business

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Lake Cabin – Fine Homebuilding

Kitchen Design 101 – Fine Homebuilding

Asian-Inspired Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel in a Craftsman Bungalow – Fine Homebuilding

Building a Beautiful Kitchen

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Create strong, flush joints in your carpentry projects with this simple tool and its accompanying pocket screws. - Fine Homebuilding

Liquid flashing offers a seamless alternative to flashing tape. Here's how to do it.

Make a simple jig from scrap wood to make safe easy cuts at angles greater than 45 degrees with your compound miter saw or chop saw.

Mastered In A Minute

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Rain Diverter Protects an Uncovered Exterior Entryway - Fine Homebuilding

When installing new shingles or roofing over existing Zip System sheathing, you first need to install an additional code-approved roofing underlayment due to the amount of nail holes left behind from the previous roof covering. - Fine Homebuilding

2×4 eave rafter = 3-1⁄2 in. of rigid foam. If a house is framed without any roof overhangs, it’s easy to tape the seam between the wall sheathing and the roof sheathing. - Fine Homebuilding

Roofing, siding, and exterior house details

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Getting a first new home out of the ground can be a challenge, so we've assembled some pro tips for making the job go as smoothly as possible. - Fine Homebuilding

Getting a first new home out of the ground can be a challenge, so we've assembled some pro tips for making the job go as smoothly as possible. - Fine Homebuilding

Getting a first new home out of the ground can be a challenge, so we've assembled some pro tips for making the job go as smoothly as possible.

Building House Foundations

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The combination waste and vent system is arguably the simplest. So why hasn’t it caught on? Probably because, until the International Residential code changed in 2018, you couldn’t connect a food-waste disposer to a combination waste and vent system - Fine Homebuilding #Code #KitchenIsland #VentFixtures #KnowTheCode #DIY

Replacing a trap is something you can handle yourself. It’s a straightforward plumbing task that requires a minimum of materials and can be done easily in an afternoon - Fine Homebuilding

Designing a Sprinkler System for a California Home - Fine Homebuilding

Plumbing

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Behind the brick lies an airtight envelope and an extravagant bath

Behind the brick lies an airtight envelope and an extravagant bath

By keeping the footprint of the house smaller, the FHB House team created a courtyard between the house and alley-loaded garage in the rear of the lot. This courtyard functions as an outdoor family room and entertainment space - Fine Homebuilding #HomeDecor #Design #Courtyard #SmallYard #YardDesign #GarageBar #FamilyRoom #YardPrivacy

FHB House - Kentucky 2019

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Large wooden deck connects house to outside art studio as well as surrounding trees.

Screened Porch

Garden Shed

Deck Building Ideas

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This 1880s barn was rebuilt with 80% recycled boards and timbers

Build an Antique-Style Post-and-Beam Shed with Modern Construction Details - Fine Homebuilding

Sturdy metal hardware takes the place of traditional, time-consuming timber-frame joinery in this contemporary take on the classic storage shed - Fine Homebuilding #HowTo #Sheds #BuildingSheds

Sheds and Barns

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The Ultimate Modern Home - Fine Homebuilding

Start With a Steel Deck - Fine Homebuilding

Efficient, Strong Framing - Fine Homebuilding

FHB House - California 2018

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Horizontal vs. Vertical Drywall - Fine Homebuilding

Roll Compound on Your Drywall Seams for Faster, Easier Taping - Fine Homebuilding

Proper Drywall Prep - Fine Homebuilding

Installing Drywall

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Professional painter Philip Hansell shares the products and methods he uses for tackling the toughest parts of the job. - Fine Homebuilding

How to Cut Paint in a Straight Line - Fine Homebuilding

If done correctly, pressure washing can be a godsend when it comes time to paint. It can help remove dirt, mildew, algae, and oxidation — all key contributors of paint failure. This article explains power, spray position, hose attachments, and cleaning-solutions to help you ensure that your siding is properly prepped, not wrecked. - Fine Homebuilding #HomeImprovement #WashHouse #PowerWash

Painting a House

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Stripping Wallpaper - Fine Homebuilding

Stripping Wallpaper - Fine Homebuilding

Designs Like These Are Why Wallpaper is Making a Comeback - Fine Homebuilding

Putting Up Wallpaper

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Exterior Trim Detail

Portico

Exterior Trim

Trim Details

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Installing Mosaic Tile - Start by measuring the height and width of the area where the tile will be installed. Center the design, and size it so that you have a combination of half or whole tiles at the edges—never less or more—surrounded by a fairly even border of field tile. To learn more pro tips on how to tile a backsplash, read Tim Keefe's full articleHow to Install a Tile Kitchen Backsplash

Installing Mosaic Tiles - Transfer the measurements to a large piece of cardboard, and draw a full size mockup of the area to be tiled. To learn more pro tips on how to tile a backsplash, read Tim Keefe's full articleHow to Install a Tile Kitchen Backsplash Read more: http://www.finehomebuilding.com/slideshow/installing-mosaic-tile.aspx#ixzz3KkjMOwGa Follow us: @fhbweb on Twitter | FineHomebuildingMagazine on Facebook

Installing Mosaic Tile - Lay the sheets of mosaic tile onto the cardboard, centering them in the measured area, and mark each sheet where it crosses the edge lines. To learn more pro tips on how to tile a backsplash, read Tim Keefe's full articleHow to Install a Tile Kitchen Backsplash Read more: http://www.finehomebuilding.com/slideshow/installing-mosaic-tile.aspx#ixzz3KkjYD1o7 Follow us: @fhbweb on Twitter | FineHomebuildingMagazine on Facebook

Tiles or Tiling

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A view from the entry, through the superfunctional mudroom and into the sunlit dining room - Fine Homebuilding #Mudrooms #MudroomDesign #FunctionalHome #Organization #OrganizedHomes #Cubbies #Kitchens

Great design, warmth, flow and natural lighting all describe this spacious mudroom. The floor gradually transitions from slate in the mudroom to smooth wood in the main living space for a more cozy feel perfectly paired with the newly installed radiant heating system - Fine Homebuilding #Mudroom #Slate #Wood #CoatRack #MudroomDesign #HomeDecor #InteriorDesign

This mudroom was designed to meet the needs of an active family of six - Fine Homebuilding #Mudroom #Organization #ShoeRack #ClutterFreeHome #Family #Renovation #OrganizedHomes

Doors and Entryways - Mudrooms

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Bedroom Door

doors

big white colonial bright color door

Doors and Entryways - Other

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flooring

beautiful wood floor

Shaker blue

Flooring

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The inspiration for this built-in bench at the foot of the stairs came from the Samuel Tilton Staircase in Newport, RI by McKim, Mead & White, masters of the "Shingle Style". Built in 1881, the historic house is known for its beautiful textured surfaces and open floor plan. The timberframe, warm wood tones and richly colored fabrics in the home featured here create a welcoming space to move through or to pause and reflect. Design by MaClay Architects. Photo by Susan Teare.

The wood treads on this open stairway add just enough warmth to balance the cool tones of the surrounding concrete walls. Designed by Rehkamp Larson Architects, Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by Ken Gutmaker.

The twin staircases could hardly be more straightforward, yet each is refined by a surprising number of subtle details. The most obvious being the tapered newel posts and bottom tread the wraps around the stair wall. Design by Estes Twombly Architects of Newport, R.I. Photo by Ken Gutmaker.

Stairs and hallways

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Pendant light $129

Benches. Island. Light.

Strip tape is revolutionizing the way designers light countertops, built-ins, and architectural details. - Fine Homebuilding

Lighting

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How it Works: Wall Framing - Fine Homebuilding

Bringing Back Balloon-Framed Walls - Fine Homebuilding

Framing Tips - How to Straighten a Wall - Fine Homebuilding

Framing a House

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Cozy up to this fireplace for the holidays Production Overview: The site is surveyed, a 3D model is made, steel is water-jet cut, sandblasted, sanded and painted with a custom patina solution - Fine Homebuilding

Use these tips to design and create a long-lasting, heat-throwing firebox based on the traditional Rumford fireplace. - Fine Homebuilding

These three separate outdoor spaces provide examples of ideal fire feature placement while highlighting expansive views. - Fine Homebuilding #Outdoor #Landscaping #OutdoorEntertainment #HomeDesign #OutdoorDecor #Fireplaces #Pool #EntertainmentArea

DIY Fireplaces

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Should Your Old Wood Windows Be Saved? - Fine Homebuilding

Replacing a Basement Window - Fine Homebuilding

Replacing a Basement Window - Fine Homebuilding

Window Installation and Inspiration

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The design and installation of a duct system plays a significant role in its overall performance. Rammed Earth Homes, Rammed Earth Wall, Home Building Tips, Building A House, Clapboard Siding, Build A Fireplace, Modern Floor Plans, Colonial Furniture, Roof Trusses

Rammed Earth Homes

Rammed Earth Wall

Home Building Tips

Building A House

Clapboard Siding

Build A Fireplace

Modern Floor Plans

Colonial Furniture

The design and installation of a duct system plays a significant role in its overall performance.

A remodel aimed at water conservation becomes a case study for resource-efficient whole-house design. Hidden Door, Secret Rooms, Hide, Cabinets, Hardware, Doors, Armoires, Fitted Wardrobes

Fitted Wardrobes

A remodel aimed at water conservation becomes a case study for resource-efficient whole-house design.

Modern waterproofing systems guarantee a lifetime of worry-free performance for a tile shower. Shower Pan, Steam Showers, Wall Panels, Castles, Lifetime, Tile, Waterproof

Modern waterproofing systems guarantee a lifetime of worry-free performance for a tile shower.

Modern waterproofing systems guarantee a lifetime of worry-free performance for a tile shower. Third Way, Sealant, Ceramic Tiles

Modern waterproofing systems guarantee a lifetime of worry-free performance for a tile shower.

Modern waterproofing systems guarantee a lifetime of worry-free performance for a tile shower. Guest Bathrooms, Master Bathroom, Bathroom Ideas, Foam Board

Guest Bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Modern waterproofing systems guarantee a lifetime of worry-free performance for a tile shower.

Modern waterproofing systems guarantee a lifetime of worry-free performance for a tile shower. Membrane

Modern waterproofing systems guarantee a lifetime of worry-free performance for a tile shower.

Modern waterproofing systems guarantee a lifetime of worry-free performance for a tile shower. Mobile Home

Modern waterproofing systems guarantee a lifetime of worry-free performance for a tile shower.

Loose, tilted flights signal trouble underfoot, but even major problems can be fixed with screws, blocks and braces. Stairway Art, Framing Nailers, Window Trim Exterior, Window Casing, Shop Class, Newel Posts, Railing

Framing Nailers

Window Trim Exterior

Loose, tilted flights signal trouble underfoot, but even major problems can be fixed with screws, blocks and braces.

Loose, tilted flights signal trouble underfoot, but even major problems can be fixed with screws, blocks and braces. Braces, Stairways, Antonio Mora Artwork, Repair, Loose, Construction, Architecture

Antonio Mora Artwork

Loose, tilted flights signal trouble underfoot, but even major problems can be fixed with screws, blocks and braces.

Getting a first new home out of the ground can be a challenge, so we've assembled some pro tips for making the job go as smoothly as possible. New Construction, Home Improvement, Foundation, Grounds, New Homes, Challenges, Remodel, Success

New Construction

Home Improvement

Getting a first new home out of the ground can be a challenge, so we've assembled some pro tips for making the job go as smoothly as possible.

Getting a first new home out of the ground can be a challenge, so we've assembled some pro tips for making the job go as smoothly as possible. Screened In Deck, Roof Deck, Bob Villa, Roof Sheathing, Membrane Roof, Roof Lines, Backyard Patio Designs, Beach Hut, House Roof

Screened In Deck

Backyard Patio Designs

Getting a first new home out of the ground can be a challenge, so we've assembled some pro tips for making the job go as smoothly as possible.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century. Roof Edge, Dumpsters, Commercial Roofing, Midcentury Home, Passive House, Downspout, Roofing Systems, Roofer

Commercial Roofing

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A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century. Wood Fiber

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century. Pressure Sensitive Adhesive

Pressure Sensitive Adhesive

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century. Extruded Aluminum

Extruded Aluminum

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century. Porte Cochere, Flat Roof Replacement, Puertas

Flat Roof Replacement

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.

If your goal is extremely low air leakage, choose your materials carefully. Green Building, Air Seal, Spray Foam, Indoor Air, Barrier, Goal

If your goal is extremely low air leakage, choose your materials carefully.

If your goal is extremely low air leakage, choose your materials carefully. Southworth, Closed Cell Foam, Polyurethane Foam, Wood Projects

Closed Cell Foam

Polyurethane Foam

If your goal is extremely low air leakage, choose your materials carefully.