View source for Tutorials:TS3 Building Tutorials

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==Introduction==

Building is one of the biggest sections on mts, so there are many many tutorials on how to learn new techniques and improve overall building. The first section is all about written tutorials, the second is for video tutorials where you are guided through by resident builders. We also have a very large tiptorial section. This section is for large articles that try to help you improve in a general way or form, rather than learn a new technique.

==What will I need?==

All you will need is your game.  No additional tools, plugins, or programs needed.  :)


==Large Tiptorials==
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This section is for large tiptorials or tutorials so you can expand your knowledge, not learn a new technique necessarily.
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*[[Tutorials:Building_Great_Realistic_Houses_-_From_the_Ground_Up| Building Great Realistic Houses - From the Ground Up]] - by QBuilderz and Deluxe Designs, with some text and pics by Phaenoh
*[[Tutorials:Landscaping_Mega_Tutorial| Landscaping Mega Tutorial]] - By Deluxe Designs and Qbuilderz

==Tutorials==

===Basements===

*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=357979 True Sunken Basement - By Flabaliki]

===Create a World===

*[http://www.thesims3.com/game/tools/world Create your worlds for the Sims3 - BETA]

===Half Walls===

*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=344314 Half Walls and Folded Stairs in a Modern House - By Amiao103]

===Pools and Ponds===

*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=346732 Building an Aquarium pool in TS3 - By aphexZero]
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=352819 How to build a pool in a lake - By AllHeartAnne]
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?p=2625732 How to Make Pools of Different Depths - By  KRD123]
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?p=2694169 Building an Aquarium Pond - By Patul]
*[http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=22856 Indoor/Outdoor Pools - By kraslev]
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=359110 Correct Pool Windows - Even After Reloading - By sims-holic]
*[http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=28721 Glitch: How to Make Water go Green - By suttonbros]
*[http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=45282 Split Level Pools {Sloped} - By Moonfeather]
*[http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=57908 Fountains in a Pond - By rgarraw]

===Roofing===

*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=344816 How to create a basic roof with different slope angles - By Feldynn]
*[http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=66056 Gambrel Roof Tutorial - By ricslady99]
*[http://www.modthesims.info/article.php?t=366070 Necessitorial - Overcoming Auto-roof by Qbuilderz]

===Split Levels and Sunken Rooms===

*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=350351 How to Create Split Levels With and Without Warped Walls - By Qbuilderz]
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=350293 Creating a sunken room with floor to ceiling windows By - Beefysim1]
*[http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=358994 Split levelling 4-level house without warped walls - By ellacharm3d]
*[http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=358702 Split Level on the Second Story - By Flabaliki]
*[http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=358635 How to build a multi split level home (eqivalent to 8 clicks) - By Rosalie_Q]

===Stairs===

*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=344314 Half Walls and Folded Stairs in a Modern House - By Amiao103]
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=357663 TS3 Circular Stairway Tutorial - By Patul]
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=358677 Split Level Stairs - By Plasticbox]

===Miscellaneous===

*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=350385 How to build a specific lot type, where to have a party and why it matters - By Blackcat007]
*[http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/41587.page Building a Yacht!! a basic framework - By Ralphaelninja]
*[http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=358933 Bridges in The Sims 3 - By Flabaliki]
*[http://www.modthesims.info/article.php?t=365964 Necessitorial - Basements and all their goodies! by Qbuilderz]
*[http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=28974 Under Ground Garage - By Xeroz]
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=360606 TS3 Nine Livable Levels (Illusion) by Patul]
*[http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=28974 How to make an underground carport by Xeroz]
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=360606 TS3 Nine livable levels (illusion) by Patul]
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=360328 TS3 Greenhouse (and custom roofing) tutorial by Patul]
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=361359 "Acrostacking" Stacking Objects in TS3 tutorial by Qbuilderz]
*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=361097 "Geoblending" Covering Objects with Terrain in TS3 tutorial by Qbuilderz]
*[http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/0/48277.page Manipulating Fireplaces by Nichaedemus]
*[http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/76681.page 1001 Things you can do with MoveObjects On]
*[http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=86495 How to Build a Pyramid]
*[http://au.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=85644 The Floating Ceiling Solution]
*[http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=62546 Angled columns/walls by freynas]

==Video Tutorials==
'''Tutorials by [http://thesimsupply.com The Sim Supply]'''

*[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode1 01 Connecting Garages to Foundations]
*[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode2 02 Split Leveling]
*[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode3 03 Roof Height Adjustment]
*[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode4 04 How to make Waterfalls]
*[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode5 05 Pool Techniques]
*[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode6 06 Building a Better House]
*[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode7 07 Basements/Multilevel Basements]
*[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode8 08 Tricks with Split Leveling]
*[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode9 09 Landscaping]
*[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode10 10 Landscaping]
*[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode11 11 Creating Bridges]
*[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode12 12 Geoblending]
*[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode13 13 Acrostacking]
*[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode15 14 Stairs]
*[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode16 15 How to Make a Floorplan Work]
*[http://videotutorials.thesimsupply.com/episode17 16 How to Make Pool Windows]

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