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		<title>The Unabashed Maximalist</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/15/the-unabashed-maximalist</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 20:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Historic House]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[historic renovation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This home at the top of a San Francisco row house is a kaleidoscope of colors and textures. Every piece has a story to tell.]]></description>
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		<title>A 1980s Condo Goes Retro Vintage</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/15/a-1980s-condo-goes-retro-vintage</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/15/a-1980s-condo-goes-retro-vintage#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 13:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patricia Poore]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Restorations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Homes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Creative problem-solving brings finesse to a Minneapolis row house gutted in 1979, blending historic elements and modern use in 1200 square feet.]]></description>
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		<title>Beat the Heat: Cool Innovations</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/06/beat-the-heat-cool-innovations</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/06/beat-the-heat-cool-innovations#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 18:22:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Ellen Polson]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Carbon and Energy Conservation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Other Materials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sustainable Remodeling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cool Roofing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cooling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heating and cooling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hot climate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Old Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[old house]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[passive cooling]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/06/beat-the-heat-cool-innovations</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In this time of weather extremes and power disruptions, it's important to learn from the past as we think about the future. ]]></description>
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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: Designing and Building an Efficient Slab-On-Grade Home</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/02/fhb-podcast-segment-designing-and-building-an-efficient-slab-on-grade-home</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/02/fhb-podcast-segment-designing-and-building-an-efficient-slab-on-grade-home#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 07:33:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick McCombe,Brian Pontolilo,Ian Schwandt]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Concrete and Masonry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Floors and Coverings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heat Pumps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insulation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Workshops]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Concrete]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[concrete slab]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Concrete Slabs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heat-pump]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Radiant Cooling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Radiant Floor Heating]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/02/fhb-podcast-segment-designing-and-building-an-efficient-slab-on-grade-home</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are important considerations to keep in mind when building a slab-on-grade home with continuous insulation.]]></description>
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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: Do You Need HVAC Ducts in Every Room?</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/25/fhb-podcast-segment-do-you-need-hvac-ducts-in-every-room</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/25/fhb-podcast-segment-do-you-need-hvac-ducts-in-every-room#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:33:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick McCombe,Grant Baver,Andres Samaniego,Ian Schwandt]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attic]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ductwork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hvac]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HVAC ducting]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/25/fhb-podcast-segment-do-you-need-hvac-ducts-in-every-room</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Get expert recommendations on designing an efficient HVAC system for a single-story home with a conditioned crawlspace and attic.]]></description>
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		<title>Scaled to Suit the Site</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/24/scaled-to-suit-the-site</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/24/scaled-to-suit-the-site#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:27:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janice Rohlf]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Whole House Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ADUs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dormer]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Roof Styles and Elements]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/24/scaled-to-suit-the-site</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This thoughtfully designed home preserves the character of its neighborhood while maximizing space for a growing family through careful attention to scale, rooflines, and material choices.]]></description>
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		<title>Materials Make a Midcentury Remodel</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/24/materials-make-a-midcentury-remodel</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/24/materials-make-a-midcentury-remodel#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:15:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janice Rohlf]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Remodeling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Whole House Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cedar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Copper]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exterior Design]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Slate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Steel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[windows]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/24/materials-make-a-midcentury-remodel</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This midcentury home is reimagined with sustainable materials and a thoughtful design that enhance its historical character and connection to nature.]]></description>
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		<title>Modern Mountain Farmhouse</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/24/modern-mountain-farmhouse</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/24/modern-mountain-farmhouse#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janice Rohlf]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cape Cod]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Modern]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Whole House Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exterior Design]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/24/modern-mountain-farmhouse</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This house blends classic Cape-style architecture with contemporary finishes, offering expansive views, ample natural light, and a thoughtful layout designed for both relaxation and entertaining.]]></description>
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		<title>Ranch Redux</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/22/ranch-redux-2</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/22/ranch-redux-2#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:03:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John T. Conroy]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gutters and Downspouts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insulation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maintenance and Repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Outdoor Spaces]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porches and Patios]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ranches]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Remodeling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Whole House Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cathedral Ceilings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cedar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gutters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spray foam]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Steel]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/22/ranch-redux-2</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[An architect and a handy homeowner team up for an exterior upgrade with energy efficiency, comfort, and durability as part of the plan. ]]></description>
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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: A Homemade Radiant Heat Floor Assembly</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/18/fhb-podcast-segment-a-homemade-radiant-heat-floor-assembly</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/18/fhb-podcast-segment-a-homemade-radiant-heat-floor-assembly#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:33:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Architecture and Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Basements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design and Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[basement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Basement Floor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[basement flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Floor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Radiant Floor Heating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[radiant heat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Radiant Heating]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/18/fhb-podcast-segment-a-homemade-radiant-heat-floor-assembly</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Making your own heated floor assembly may save money, but it can also cause problems.]]></description>
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