Design and Construction (21)

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http://www.nmbuilder.com
Adobe by the Rio Grande Open in a new browser window
   Watch the construction of a traditional adobe home being built near Albuquerque, NM. Weekly updates by Adobe Home builder, David C. Peterson.
   http://www.nmbuilder.com
http://www.hardwoodinfo.com/species_guide/display_species.asp
American Hardwood Species Guide Open in a new browser window
   Independent information source on North American hardwoods.
   http://www.hardwoodinfo.com/species_guide/display_species.asp
http://andyshowto.com/
Andy's How To Homebuilding Open in a new browser window
   Tips and advice on designing, contracting and building your own home.
   http://andyshowto.com/
http://www.architectsattic.com
Architects Attic Open in a new browser window
   On-line resource of architectural information, home design, floor plan selection and building products.
   http://www.architectsattic.com
http://www.dotcomdreamhome.com
Bob Vila's Dotcom Dreamhome Open in a new browser window
   Web-driven home-building project. An experiment in internet-enabled, residential construction explores the growing toolbox of internet-based options for homebuilders and consumers.
   http://www.dotcomdreamhome.com
http://www.builderselect.com
BuilderSelect Open in a new browser window
   Resource for finding a builder, financing, planning and designing a new home.
   http://www.builderselect.com
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Bay/7206/houselog.html
Building a Custom Home Open in a new browser window
   One family's monthly diary on the construction of their home, complete with tips and ideas.
   http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Bay/7206/houselog.html
http://www.raftertales.com/
Building at the Ledge Open in a new browser window
   Building a dream home, a journal by the owner. Discusses passive solar design, alternative methods, design decisions, emotional turmoil.
   http://www.raftertales.com/
http://www.codecheck.com/
Code Check Open in a new browser window
   Online version of the popular field guide to the most common code violations for residential construction.
   http://www.codecheck.com/
http://www.do-diligent.com
Diligent Home Inspections Open in a new browser window
   Information and resources for homeowners and potential buyers dealing with home inspections.
   http://www.do-diligent.com
http://server.elpaso.net/~mstuckel/
General Contracting Your Own Home Open in a new browser window
   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 finish.
   http://server.elpaso.net/~mstuckel/
http://www.geocities.com/sahm2three/Woodhaven.html
Help For Unhappy Homeowners Open in a new browser window
   List of steps which can be taken by homeowners that are unhappy with their builder.
   http://www.geocities.com/sahm2three/Woodhaven.html
http://www.howstuffworks.com/house.htm
How Stuff Works: Home Building Open in a new browser window
   Informative 7-part narrative, with figures and pictures, illustrates how a house is built.
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/house.htm
http://www.uniteddesign.com/Idea_Wk_Jour.html
Idea Workshop Journal Open in a new browser window
   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 systems, creating architectural detail with drywall, and kitchen design.
   http://www.uniteddesign.com/Idea_Wk_Jour.html
http://houseandhome.msn.com/improve/workingcontractor.aspx
MSN House and Home: Working with a Contractor Open in a new browser window
   Step-by-step advice for evaluating contractors, creating a remodelling budget, and working with a contractor and other workers throughout the project.
   http://houseandhome.msn.com/improve/workingcontractor.aspx
http://www.permitplace.com/
Permit Place Open in a new browser window
   Advice and assistance with preparing and obtaining building permits, checklists, permit exemptions, and FAQs. [Some information specific to United States.]
   http://www.permitplace.com/
http://getreal-estate.net/rafters/
Rafter Layout with Log Timbers Open in a new browser window
   Instructions and drawings explaining how to layout log rafters using a steel square.
   http://getreal-estate.net/rafters/
http://geocities.com/kornrobin/
Robin and Korstiaan are Building a New Home Open in a new browser window
   Homeowners' photographic journal of the construction of a new home in Auckland, New Zealand.
   http://geocities.com/kornrobin/
http://www.splitlevel.net
Split-Level Homes Open in a new browser window
   Homeowner guide to various divided entry homes, including bi-level, split-level, and raised ranch. Concepts, interior design, additions, landscaping.
   http://www.splitlevel.net
http://www.scrapbookscrapbook.com/DAC-ART/
The Wilder Home Open in a new browser window
   Homeowners' account of the construction of their hurricane-proof waterfront home in Gulf Shores, Alabama of Dac-Art man-made stone, with glass tile mosaics.
   http://www.scrapbookscrapbook.com/DAC-ART/
http://www.vaxxine.com/postandbeam/
Village Post And Beam Open in a new browser window
   Photo journal which documents the 1998 construction of a post and beam home centered around a "great room."
   http://www.vaxxine.com/postandbeam/

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