Tips & Techniques

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1. Fireplace Design

   By patric7, December 16, 2015
   • 12 replies
   • 9.3k views
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   • patric7
   • February 7, 2017

2. Home Designer Quick Tip - Creating a Loft

   By ChiefArchitect, May 1, 2015   

   • Loft
   • Open Below
   • 2 replies
   • 4.9k views
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   • kyleforsyth13
   • February 7, 2017

3. Flat Roof Redesign

   By ecurbjk, January 19, 2017   

   • roof
   • 22 replies
   • 11k views
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   • ecurbjk
   • January 31, 2017

4. Trash Bin Pull Out Symbol

   By DMDesigns, January 12, 2017
   • 1 reply
   • 5.2k views
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   • katalyst777
   • January 23, 2017

5. New users should always first read their "Users Guide" before starting a new plan

   By DavidJPotter, January 13, 2017   

   • users guide
   • 0 replies
   • 2.5k views
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   • DavidJPotter
   • January 13, 2017

6. 3D House Plan

   By dhaake, January 4, 2017
   • 1 reply
   • 3.8k views
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   • solver
   • January 4, 2017

7. Tip: Make sure your hardware is compatible with Windows 10 before upgrading

   By katalyst777, January 25, 2016   

   • windows 10
   • windows 8
   • (and 8 more)

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     • windows 10
     • windows 8
     • windows 7
     • windows vista
     • windows xp
     • windows
     • microsoft
     • upgrade
     • home designer
     • compatibibility
   • 5 replies
   • 3.9k views
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   • NeatPie
   • January 4, 2017

8. Tip: Shiny Metal Materials

   By katalyst777, December 2, 2015   

   • shiny
   • metal
   • (and 3 more)

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     • shiny
     • metal
     • appliances
     • stainless
     • brushed
   • 1 reply
   • 3.7k views
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   • NeatPie
   • January 4, 2017

9. Creating Basic Gable Roof

   By Saulschultz, December 22, 2016
   • 2 replies
   • 3.8k views
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   • DavidJPotter
   • December 23, 2016

10. Stairway Landing to Double as a Step - HDPro 2017

    By 447Debbie, December 13, 2016
    • 1 reply
    • 2.9k views
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    • solver
    • December 17, 2016

11. Need to place beams on cathedral ceiling

    By designgirl, December 10, 2016   

    • beams
    • cathedral ceiling
    • 1 reply
    • 3.3k views
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    • Elovia
    • December 10, 2016

12. berj

    By dragons, November 26, 2016
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views
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    • katalyst777
    • November 28, 2016

13. berj

    By dragons, November 26, 2016
    • 2 replies
    • 2.9k views
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    • katalyst777
    • November 28, 2016

14. stairs Help!

    By carmenpret, November 10, 2016
    • 2 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • carmenpret
    • November 13, 2016

15. Curve Ceiling

    By angelay0212, October 4, 2016   

    • Special Ceiling
    • 1 reply
    • 2.9k views
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    • katalyst777
    • October 4, 2016

16. How to post a cogent useful question here

    By DavidJPotter, September 26, 2016
    • 0 replies
    • 2.5k views
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    • DavidJPotter
    • September 26, 2016

17. Italbrass Bandini Wall Mount Faucet

    By BrandonJJinkins, September 13, 2016
    • 2 replies
    • 3.5k views
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    • BrandonJJinkins
    • September 14, 2016

18. Pan tool shortcut?

    By krittleb, November 11, 2015
    • 2 replies
    • 9k views
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    • BrandonJJinkins
    • September 13, 2016

19. Printing a PDF with paper size 24" by 36"

    By edwardholden, September 2, 2016   

    • PDF; Paper Size
    • 2 replies
    • 7.8k views
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    • HSSwan
    • September 8, 2016

20. Pull Down Attic Stairs

    By DGB-NH, July 31, 2016
    • 3 replies
    • 9.4k views
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    • katalyst777
    • August 29, 2016

21. Wall Niche

    By Perrys6, June 21, 2015
    • 4 replies
    • 6.6k views
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    • solver
    • August 23, 2016

22. Floor disappeared?!

    By ArronHyatt, May 17, 2016   

    • Floor ceiling
    • 3 replies
    • 10.7k views
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    • janaeflyn
    • July 27, 2016

23. Compatablity Question

    By Squidbite, June 23, 2016
    • 2 replies
    • 2.8k views
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    • katalyst777
    • June 28, 2016

24. How do I import a photo to be used as art on a wall...

    By GARRETTCHEYNE, June 18, 2016
    • 3 replies
    • 3.5k views
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    • katalyst777
    • June 20, 2016

25. Wall Material Defaults not working

    By zipkruse, March 5, 2016
    • 2 replies
    • 3.4k views
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    • LawB10
    • June 9, 2016