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  1. Need help with roof

    By GlasgowGrip,
    • 21 replies
    • 1.9k views

  2. Countertop over an Apron sink

    By DIYPete,
    • 3 replies
    • 5.3k views

  3. Complex roof framing - generate workable plan?

    By ksujeff99,
    • 4 replies
    • 5.2k views

  4. Home Designer 2026 Ray Trace vs free AI tools

    By BalutFX,
    • 9 replies
    • 7.1k views

  5. How can you change direction of floor trusses

    By Heididesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.6k views

  6. Sill Plate not displaying (is it treated the same as the framing bottom plate?)

    By Mikebaglini,
    • 1 reply
    • 4.9k views

  7. Home Designer 2026 Released… Not

    By BalutFX,
    • 5 replies
    • 5.9k views

  8. Addressing fill of gap in strapped ceiling implemented with frame lowered ceiling

    By pjdaly,
    • 3 replies
    • 4.3k views

  9. How can I create a Chateauesque roof?

    By BassClefGirl,
    • 5 replies
    • 4.2k views

  10. Decorators base on island

    By SandraH,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.2k views

  11. Separation of Top and Bottom rails on Deck Handrail

    By LancasterLinda,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.2k views

  12. Make Architectural Block

    By Fjohnston,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2.6k views

  13. Dry Wall change from default 96" to 144" unsuccessful

    By UCBD317,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.4k views

  14. Home Designer 2026 Features

    By BalutFX,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.3k views

  15. Catalog cannot be used

    By jeijei23,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.1k views

  16. Beginner with Chief

    By JamesStiritz,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.9k views

  17. Anyone who is on Rent-to-Own, you can forget a free upgrade to the 2026 version

    By BalutFX,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.2k views

  18. Home Designer Suite 2025, porch exposed trusses

    By mhth0727,
    • 1 reply
    • 785 views

  19. Yet another Home Designer 2025 restriction

    By BalutFX,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.5k views

  20. home designer pro - rounded wall around window

    By doctorSnow,
    • 5 replies
    • 5.4k views

  21. Calculate paint needed

    By CAMB147,
    • 0 replies
    • 516 views

  22. Problems running Home Designer Architectural via Wine in Linux

    By hcarroll,
    • 1 reply
    • 861 views

  23. Home Designer 2026 and beyond will be subscription based 1 2 3

    By BalutFX,
    • 73 replies
    • 30.2k views

  24. Help With Custom / Complex Roof Line

    By dantappin,
    • 1 reply
    • 637 views

  25. Roof Rafter/ Eave Framing

    By MississippiMims,
    • 2 replies
    • 690 views