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Fine Homebuilding & Green Building Advisor offers a diverse range of e-learning courses designed for professionals and homeowners interested in residential design, construction, and business practices. The FHB Summit 2025, a premier thought leadership event, is now available as three convenient online courses. These courses aim to advance home design, construction, and the operation of successful construction companies, featuring insights from experienced industry professionals. One course, "A Homeowner's Guide to Durable, Efficient, Comfortable Home" with Josh Salinger, introduces homeowners to building science, helping them diagnose and address problems related to energy efficiency, comfort, and durability, whether in older or newly built homes. Gary Striegler, a master carpenter, leads courses on "Mastering Crown Molding" and "Installing Interior Doors," providing practical techniques for achieving professional finish carpentry results. Another new course, "A Builder’s Guide to Kitchen Design" with Jon Beer, focuses on creating functional and aesthetically pleasing kitchens. This course utilizes 3D modeling software to explore different kitchen layouts, such as galley, L-shaped, and U-shaped designs, balancing function, aesthetics, and cost through case studies and video tutorials. Gary Striegler also offers a course on "Build Custom Cabinetry," guiding participants through his process for constructing custom built-ins and kitchen cabinets using basic carpentry tools. "Framing High-Performance Homes" with Dan Kolbert delves into the critical building science behind framing for various wall assembly types, emphasizing techniques, materials, and best practices for resilient and efficient homes. Justin Fink's "Build a Custom Deck Start-to-Finish" provides a comprehensive guide to constructing professional-grade decks. The course "Framing Efficiently" features Larry Haun, focusing on the fundamental principles of framing, including plumb, level, and square techniques, and efficiency in construction. A portion of the proceeds from this course supports the #KeepCraftAlive scholarship fund. "Indoor Air Quality" addresses the importance of healthy indoor environments, covering pollutants, moisture control, and a science-based approach to optimizing air quality in new and existing homes. Mike Guertin's "Critical Deck-Framing Connections" covers the latest building codes and best practices for secure deck connections. "Avoid Stucco Siding Failures" offers insights from an architect and building scientist on enhancing stucco performance and durability. The "Sustainable Home Building Accelerator" is an intensive online series for architects, builders, and homeowners, focusing on well-crafted, affordable homes with maximized performance and comfort, accredited for AIA and Resnet credits. Marc Rosenbaum's "Decarbonizing Homes" provides a roadmap for reducing the carbon footprint of existing homes through assessment, retrofit planning, and renewable energy integration. Finally, "Home Insulation" guides participants through interpreting the 2021 International Residential Code and selecting appropriate insulation for various projects, while "Finish Carpentry Basics" with Gary Striegler covers the installation of doors, trim, crown molding, and wainscoting. Jordan Goldman's "Making the Most of Minisplit Heat Pumps" educates on the integration and optimal performance of minisplit systems in well-insulated homes. Bulk team discounts are available for specific courses. #HomeBuilding #Construction #BuildingScience #HomeDesign #Carpentry #SustainableHomes #InteriorDesign #DIYHomeImprovement #ElearningCourses #HomeBuilding #Construction #BuildingScience #HomeDesign #Carpentry #SustainableHomes #InteriorDesign #DIYHomeImprovement #ElearningCourses