5 small home plans to admire

 

 

 

January 15, 2015

 

Resolve to Remodel The smartest New Year's resolution you can make might be to finally remodel that bathroom or paint those kitchen cabinets. Remodeling project slideshow Remodeling projects: • Every house needs an energy audit  • A concrete-paver walkway  • Best-value appliances    5 Small Home Plans to Admire Perhaps nowhere are the challenges of home design as great as when designing a small home — where every square foot matters. Read more Related articles: • The small house done well  • 6 small additions that make a big difference  • Structural solutions for small bump-outs    How Replacing a Furnace Can Make You Less Comfortable The problem arises when upgrading to a high-efficiency unit. Read more Related articles: • Is your heating system an energy beast?  • A primer on heating systems  • Choosing boilers and controls for warm floors    Deck Lighting 101 Aside from a sturdy structure and strong railings, good lighting is a deck's most important safety feature. But proper deck lighting is about more than just safety. The right lights in the right spots can make a deck better looking and more enjoyable. Read more Related articles: • Low-voltage landscape lighting  • Running power outside  • A guide to exterior lighting    More From FineHomebuilding.com Tile Backsplash Layout Learn the best approach for laying out a tile backsplash. Tailgate: Gene Myers, Zero-Energy Builder This builder's Denver-based company recently won its second grand award in the DOE's Housing Innovation program. The Rebirth of a Builder An update from the author of the anonymous blog, "How I Wrecked My Business, Screwed My Friends, and Almost Destroyed My Marriage." Hint: He's a green-building entrepreneur again, and successful.

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