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The Neighbor Out Back
1 commentThis compact studio apartment has a garden connection, along with views of neighboring gardens from the kitchen and bath, which extends sightlines and gives the studio a roomy feel.
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The Watershed: A Writing Studio
Nested inside a prefabricated steel framework, this diminutive writing studio overlooks a meadow.
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Small Spaces That are Great Places
A trio of diminutive buildings shows how thoughtful siting and exemplary planning can yield a backyard destination you won’t want to leave.
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What's the Difference?: Solvent-Free Paint Strippers
2 commentsSolvent-free strippers might not be as aggressive as solvent-based products, but they do work and are much safer.
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What's the Difference?: Water Filters
3 commentsView a survey of how they work and what they remove.
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What's the Difference?: Entry Doors
Exterior doors come in a wide range of prices, from $125 to several thousand. While there are a variety of doors available, most are made of wood, steel, or fiberglass. . .
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Drawing Board: Designing Sunscreens
2 commentsPassive-solar design uses windows and shading devices to control the sun’s impact on a house.
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Great Moments: Hidden Hammer
A carpenter's slip reveals itself during a remodel sixty years later.
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Making the Most of Your Window Choices
2 commentsPerhaps more than any other building component, windows play a critical role in the appearance and style of a house. Once you’ve identified your performance needs and the type of windows best suited for your home you’re left with decisions about the size, style, and placement of each unit. In this guide to window aesthetics, you’ll learn which styles work best where, and why. A source list of manufacturers is also included.
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Call for Entries: In-laws, outlaws and mothers-in-law
1 commentWe’re working on a new book about "mother-in-law" units and would like to hear about any that you've designed, constructed, or owned. These dwellings might be basement, garage, or attic conversions; bump-outs; carve-outs; or separate, stand-alone structures. The units we’re seeking should be modestly sized—from 250 to 900 sq. ft.—but size is less important than the space's livability, ingenuity, and level of craftsmanship.
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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding. read more
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