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Bits of framing advice the Fine Homebuilding editors all wish they'd known the first (and last) time they strapped on their tool bags.

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

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In this article,Jeremy Kassel details the process of converting an existing porch into a mudroom. The porch, initially about 60 sq. ft., lacked proper insulation, had single-pane windows, and a storm door in place of a proper entry door. The goal was to transform it into a semi-conditioned mudroom with a utility area for laundry and space for storing items like boots, jackets, hats, and gloves.

Would you live here? Of course you would.

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In a move that flips conventional construction on its head Rauser Design’s Perfect Wall house in Austin, Texas holds its insulating layers on the outside, allowing the rustic charm of the natural interior structure to be expressed. The design will ensure the home gracefully makes its way through the next several generations.

Inspiration for small houses and great ideas for living with less square footage

Because fiber cement is heavy and dense, it is difficult for one person to hold it to a line, match up to an end, and start the first fastener. My…

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