New Construction

Overlooking Maine’s rocky coastline, this summer getaway follows the site’s contours and takes on the color of the forestby Roc Caivano

by Mike Guertin

A steel skin, exposed framing, and a central atrium distinguish this industrial-strength version of a classic dog-run houseby Bede Van Dyke

Proof that a home can be more livable and more versatile without more costby Dave Otte

A low-budget vacation house proves that simple doesn't have to mean shortchangedby Gene DeSmidt

Comfortable quarters for a family of five on a postage-stamp lot in Houston, but for only $70 per square footby Carlos Ulloa

If vinyl’s final, you’d best get the details right. A veteran builder shows how to make it water-resistant and attractive.by Mike Guertin

Simple shapes let ordinary sidewall shingles take flightby Mike Guertin

Spacing the siding away from the housewrap promotes ventilation and drainage for long-lasting siding and paintby Mark Averill Snyder

Framing the entire gable while it's flat on the deck is fast and easy. Raising it is a challenge and a danger.by John Spier

by Roe A. Osborn

How a seasoned crew uses a story pole and an efficient work sequence to install this traditional sidingby Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin

Woven corners are a good-looking and low-maintenance alternative to corner boardsby Oliver Govers

A carpenter's tricks for accurately laying out, cutting and fitting the classic wood sidingby Felix Marti

by John Birchard

Blocking makes a house more stable and makes it easier to install drywall, plumbing and sidingby Larry Haun

Plan for the windows and doors firstby John Birchard

How one builder supports the loads without a conventional header, then uses a trammel jig to cut siding and casingby Douglas Goodale

Custom-cut wood shingles make a variety of complex patternsby Dave Skilton