Design and Construction
Adobe by the Rio Grande
Watch the construction of a traditional adobe home being built near Albuquerque, NM. Weekly updates by Adobe Home builder, David C. Peterson.
American Hardwood Species Guide
Independent information source on North American hardwoods.
Andy's How To Homebuilding
Tips and advice on designing, contracting and building your own home.
Building a Custom Home
One family's monthly diary on the construction of their home, complete with tips and ideas.
Building at the Ledge
Building a dream home, a journal by the owner. Discusses passive solar design, alternative methods, design decisions, emotional turmoil.
Code Check
Online version of the popular field guide to the most common code violations for residential construction.
Examples, Photos, and Ideas about Custom Home Libraries and Library Designs
An extensive resource filled with examples of custom home libraries and related links.
Family Room Project
One homeowner's journal of converting the garage into a family room--includes pictures.
General Contracting Your Own Home
Homeowner's account of a home construction project where the family acted as general contractor. Includes an overview of the plan, a journal, and photographs from foundation to fin…
Help For Unhappy Homeowners
List of steps which can be taken by homeowners that are unhappy with their builder.
How Did I Do It?
Information, pictures, and instructions for home improvement projects such finishing a basement, remodeling a bathroom, and installing central air.
How Stuff Works: Home Building
Informative 7-part narrative, with figures and pictures, illustrates how a house is built.
Idea Workshop Journal
Collection of articles focusing on design issues in the home. Covers designing a home office, basement foundation guidelines, planning for accessibility, zoned heating and cooling …
Log Homes and Cabins Information
Articles on contractors, building, buying, and financing related to residential log buildings.
Mass Custom Home
Article by Masa Noguchi, Ph.D that discusses a new approach to the delivery of quality affordable homes of tomorrow.
Project: Pembee
An account of building a kit pole home on a block of bushland in Pemberton, Western Australia.
Rafter Layout with Log Timbers
Instructions and drawings explaining how to layout log rafters using a steel square.
Renovation Wizard
A calculator that offers average costs of numerous projects then shows their value when selling the home.
Septic System Information
Articles, FAQ, and diagrams that explain residential septic systems.
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