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Stairway Basics
The safety of stairs is directly related to how the occupant uses them, so the safety features related to stairs in the building codes are also related to the user.
Post and Beam Layout on a Small Freestanding Deck
Learn how to build a long-lasting, resilient deck frame starting with post-base connections, posts, and beams.
FHB Podcast Segment: Is There a ‘Right’ Spot for a Vapor Retarder in this Climate Zone?
Who knows where the vapor barrier goes?
FHB Podcast Segment: Talking Wood Shop
This custom finish carpenter's workshop is packed with helpful features.
Austin ADU
This 549-sq.-ft. upstairs ADU is made more spacious with a wide wraparound porch.
Small and Tudor-Style
A 1225-sq.-ft. detached ADU uses a sloping lot to its advantage, featuring a split-level entrance and vaulted ceilings.
Nantucket Timber Frame
This shingle-style, sustainable timber frame house was manufactured off-site and assembled in stages.
Building Codes Meet Building Science
Five ways residential building codes have begun to align with building science-directed best practices.
FHB Podcast Segment: Energy Consumption in a Pretty Good House
Ian Schwandt goes into detail about energy-usage trends in his Pretty Good House in this FHB Podcast Segment.
The Inflation Reduction Act: A Year of Tax Credit Claims in Review
Discover how American families can benefit from Inflation Reduction Act–enhanced tax credits.

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