List of Useful Tutorials for Sims 3

General Building

The Zoo U Master Thread Link:
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/631732.page

Building Basics in TSS - a text book of how to's
http://www.simmerssociety.net/building

Adding basements to existing houses with foundation by Spartan1
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/462025.page

How to build House on Slope by 3TREES
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=362940

*How to build an Apartment - In 8 steps* (Deconstruction Method)- (step by step in photos)- by lovingreds http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/364138.page

Using the half height wall tool to make foundations
by socalkdl
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/362238.page

The Sims 3 Building A skyscraper Tutorial. TuReal4Lyfe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKDdmxum_KM&feature=player_embed
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By Freynas
Angled columns/walls Revised
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=62546

ByFreynas
House with roof instead walls
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=111671
By Frenas
Daylight basement
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=141485

By Freynas
Split level house without the foundation
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=244158

Manipulating fireplaces by Nichaedemus
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/0/48277.page#405845


The Sims™ 3: Half-Wall Tutorial SimsAustria
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1lwnDeNmwI&feature=player_embed

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Whoops need to check author!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dm7FOJG6Pk&feature=player_embed
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Creating a sunken room with floor-to-ceiling windows by Beefysim1
http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=350293

Sims 3 Q&A How many Floors can I build? Tutorial Addieo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xayuerboa14&feature=player_embed

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Special Sunken Room Tutorial by cyberman418
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=38146

Sims 3 Basic/Cheap House Tutorial Addieo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ofLQsSwmts&feature=player_embed

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGvcBJsqK7w&feature=player_embed

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Sims 3: Simple/Basic House with Garage Tutorial Samcatlover

The Sims 3 - A design of a little house. buypoemod
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYtn6qb68QU&feature=player_embed

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Sims 3 - Simple house tutorial Kieranschannel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNOVh5cA80A&feature=player_embed

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How to build a underground garage sims 3 gmxcrew
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN1xbGBEpSs&feature=player_embed

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Sims 3 Underground Basement Garage Tutorial (Correct Way) Addieo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyjmc2ke9bc&feature=player_embed

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How To Make a Sunken Room On a Second Floor (Tutorial
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/181086.page

Connecting yards
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=346817

How to Build a Starter

Building a Sumptuous Starter for §16,500 by BluebellFlora
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=271793

Budget Building, starter tutorial 1
Story
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=65685

Part 2
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=80320

Forum
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/75837.page

Stairs

Sims 3 Stairs and Basements Tutorial Addieo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw_29UsEHTI&feature=player_embed

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Non Floating L-Shape Stairs by ravensloft530
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlo44kLlgCo&feature=player_embed

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How to make 4 level stairs by Teasingmeat1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3xY4PdDWJg&feature=player_embed

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TS3 Tutorial Stairs teasingmeat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3xY4PdDWJg&feature=player_embed

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MOO (move Objects On)

1001 ways to use MOO
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/76681.page

Water and Pools

Tenderwolf made a tutorial on one way to use the curves in the pool tool.
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=295759


This is by Meester Mark, adapting Amoebius's earlier method
Connecting basements and in-ground pools
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/0/291244.page#38880
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Make a Waterfall and Rope Bridge by AzaraRumohra
http://gb.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=255819

How To: Make A Waterslide !by AzaraRumohra
http://gb.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=256114

How to make some cool looking pool platforms by Meestormark
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/181160.page

Sims 3 Stilthouse in Water Tutorial ankaa81
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=favf7etAmD0&feature=player_embed

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a swimable Pond - how to by Amoebius
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=85647

How to make some cool looking pool platforms by Meestormark
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/181160.page

The Sims 3 - Building a Pool Window Catfish2933
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4jP48sQv6E&feature=player_embed

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Building an aquarium pool by aphexZero
http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=346732

Tutorial: How to make split-level pools by Moonfeather
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=45282

How To: Indoor/Outdoor Pools +Bonus! by Kraslev
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=22856

CFE help (constrainfloorelevation true/false

Conservatory or Greenhouse by Joolster
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=405652

Garages on Foundation Homes - The Sims 3 WhyYouLittle05
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w90xq7FfAtk&feature=player_embed

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How to use cfe
for garages on houses with foundation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w90xq7FfAtk&feature=player_embed

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Garages by Deathsoldier
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=30891

How To use the CFE Cheat..by TM1
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=82483

CFE arches tutorial by CaliforniaBound
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=82627

How to put exterior door in WA style basement or tomb wall
by Romangi
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=329928

How to put flower boxes on a balcony
by Rutschagago
http://de.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=330447

Bridges, Arches

Multilevel arched bridge tutorial for sims 3 ankaa81
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqfCGqdZllE&feature=player_embed

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How to Build a Bridge in The Sims 3 tygereyeXII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pITcKQNlIJI&feature=player_embed

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Sims 3 Bridge Tutorial (Arched Bridge) TheLighterDark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eK5gznR56A&feature=player_embed

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The Sims 3:: Bridge Tutorial (No Cheats) SimTutorials
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTGMGMLCDhI&feature=player_embed

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Making an arched bridge, The Sims 3 Zzinged
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjOmEYJ08oU&feature=player_embed

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Fazendo Arcos de Casamento - The Sims3 by usss2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TUSTmY9zUk&feature=player_embed

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Building bridges
A tut by Lightside
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/94559.page

The Sims 3 Smooth Arch Tutorial Feltlikedoing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY19JeTZv5E&feature=player_embed

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By Feldyn
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=22246

ROOFS

Gambrel roofs by Ricslady
http://www.simmerssociety.net/help/sims-3-tutorials/57-roofing/
131-sims-3-gambrel-roofs-dormers-and-porches

Roofing tips by socalkd (KirK)
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/375222.page

Roofing 101 Part 2: Roofing the Wilmington
by socalkdl
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/375888.page#5337211


Slanted floor tile roof tutorial by jisgr8
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=86127

Roof with different angles by Amoebius
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=84959

How to create a basic roof with different slope angles - feldynn
http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=344816

INDIVIDUAL ROOF SLOPE tutorial by Mch36504 by Mch36504
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=31104

Sims 3 Roof Height Tutorial TheLighterDark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKgh5I2DVi0&feature=player_embed

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Slanted roof tutorial with halfwall by Richrealmen
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=156192

Tomb Building Tutorials

Thank you AuntieLynds!

The Sims 3 Tomb Creation Guide @ Carl's The Sims 3 Guide
http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/worldadventures/tombbuilding.
php

The Sims 3 World Adventures – Tomb Building #2 @ Sims Programs
http://www.simprograms.com/10018/the-sims-3-world-adventures-to
mb-building-2/

The Sims 3 World Adventures Tomb Creation 1011 @ planetthesims.gamespy.com
http://planetthesims.gamespy.com/wiki/index.php/The_Sims_3_Worl
d_Adventures_Tomb_Creation_101

The Sims 3: World Adventures Building Tombsl @ IGN
http://uk.guides.ign.com/guides/23327/page_7.html

Building a tomb under foundation ~WA EP by cheekyangel16
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=130017

The Sims 3: World Adventures - Tomb Building Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XOpZf2HwOU&feature=player_embed
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TOMBS:How To Use The Processor's "AND!" by bunbunnyny
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=139160

Tomb Building: The Processor by TS3 Wiki at TSR
http://wiki.thesimsresource.com/index.php?title=Tomb_Building:_
The_Processor

Tomb Overview by TS3 Wiki at TSR
http://wiki.thesimsresource.com/index.php?title=Tomb_Overview

Tomb Building Basic by TS3 Wiki at TSR
http://wiki.thesimsresource.com/index.php?title=Tomb_Building:_
Basic

Tomb Building Advanced by TS3 Wiki at TSR
http://wiki.thesimsresource.com/index.php?title=Tomb_Building:_
Advanced

Tomb Building: Triggers and Activated Behaviours by TS3 Wiki at TSR
http://wiki.thesimsresource.com/index.php?title=Tomb_Building:_
Triggers_and_Activated_Behaviours

Tomb Creation 101 by TS3 Wiki at TSR
http://wiki.thesimsresource.com/index.php?title=Tomb_Creation_1
01

How to Build Subtopias & Cave Complexes: Lost Worlds to your Tombs! by bunbunnyny
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/419151.page

How to Create Underwater Passages (Great With Tombs!) by bunbunnyny
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/418886.page#6007226


How to Create a Countdown Timer for Your Tombs) by bunbunnyny EA Caw forum
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/419457.page

Landscaping tips

Landscaping Part 1 'Tools of the Trade' by Allium
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=164869

Landscaping Part 2 'Creating Gardens' by Allium
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=168484

Landscaping Tutorial: Color Choice by Kitkat7145
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=190169

by MerryWiddow
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=133901

raised garden decks by godshelpio
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=307880


How to make a Green House by Tikigurl0666
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=43579

how to make a football field in The sims 3 TutVideos1295
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tvJA91Dqts&feature=player_embed

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awesome_phoebe
Treehouse tut
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=247035

Little Princess Play Castle - http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=346266

Western Clubhouse - http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=346581

Decor

How to make cap patterns by Lucky Heather
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/429264.page

Bathrooms
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=303410

Bedrooms Gokukaren
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=295605

Interiors by enkeli63
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=302588

Fidler's Carpet tutorial
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=186697
More:-
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=186697

Smokytopaz
Finished edge to your carpet
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/275331.page#3676048


By Ruthless
color and pattern
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=137970

interior layouts
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=197187

interesting exteriors
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=163813


How to Make Gingerbread *updated* by Sophiaraspberry
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=92532

Design 101: Colors and Patterns by ruthless_kk
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=137970

Creating Double Coloured Ceilings. A thread tutorial by ~LightSide
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/169927.page

Misc

CAP Patterns on TShirts, signs etc (really fun)by CravenLestat
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/566924.page

Placing stoves in community lots
by tori104
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=284980

Yoteamo's tip on a cc free way to clutter.
http://yoteamosims.blogspot.com/p/cc-free-clutter-junkies-ahoy.
html

Light colours/architecture by Cyron
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/418165.page

Colour matcher by Cyron
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/0/418219.page

Cap tutorial for wallpaper borders by PeppiPuppy
http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Create_a_Pattern_-_Wallpape
r_Borders

Fixing the colour on garage doors
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=311071

How to make a sofa bed by Judiland
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=298221

Building a Cemetery with Ghosts Turorial-by PKS

http://www.simmerssociety.net/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemi
d=4&func=view&catid=18&id=41305#41305

Unique Rabbitholes - how to by Amoebius
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=162034

How to Design a Floor Fish Aquarium by SuperPogimon
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=138550

How to Build a Swimmable Pond in WA by Kitkat7145
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=132936

House with roof instead walls by Freynas
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=111671

How to make bunkbeds- by awesome_phoebe by awesome_phoebe
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=117475

How to Make a Storyboard by Addict
Http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=266077

The Fog Emitter

Using the Processor and Other Advanced Fog Emitter Techniques
by SimEve
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymAn-fYZiPE


How to Make a SHARK TANK With Fog Emitters SimEve1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR-upqJwp9k&feature=player_embed
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Build A Waterfall with The Sims 3 Ambitions rockstar2die4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-GlXPCRiK0&feature=player_embed
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Fog emitter codes
http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,18664.0.h
tml

from Simeve FULLY animated!
http://createveworks.blogspot.com/2011/01/fog-emitter-effects-a
nimations-series.html

from Alexurt
Updates for the fog emitter since LN
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/316381.page

AND Lastly…..

There are lots of other great tutorials here also (thanks to judhudson for compiling the list):
http://www.simprograms.com/the-sims/the-sims-3/the-sims-3-tutor

ials/

And here
http://www.simprograms.com/the-sims/the-sims-3/the-sims-3-tutor

ials/

Ruthless made a post about changing images etc etc.... so I will add those links here

Here is a tutorial for taking pictures that might be helpful
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=142791

How to edit the exchange cover shot photo - In 8 steps (pics)* - (step by step in photos)- this is for windows - by lovingreds http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/410866.page

How To Change the Cover Shot on a Mac

(for your lots)
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/182189.page


Here is the thread that goes into detail about swapping out your cover picture
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/40396.page#318684

Here is one for adding pictures to your forum thread..cause once you post a house and tell us about it here, we will want to see lots of pix in your thread!
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=266077

Ok New one

Photography

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Joolsters thread

http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/631732.page