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BIG IDEAS FOR SMALL HOUSES
by Russell Hamlet
Multiuse rooms, built-in furniture, and long sightlines are just
a few of the tools that can turn up the space quotient
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COLONIAL ROOTS, FRESH APPROACH
by Charles Miller
A sophisticated mix of simple shapes
and familiar materials breathes new life into a venerable house style
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HOME REMEDIES
by Keyan Mizani and Alexia Zerbinis
A 400-sq.-ft. addition crowns the house with a graceful new roof,
while a batch of small changes revitalizes the tired floor plan
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A CRISP, NEW RANCH NESTLED AMONG THE PINES
by Eric Odor
Innovative site work
and a thoughtful floor plan preserve views and a stand of mature pine trees
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SEDUCED BY THE SHINGLE STYLE
by Arleta Chang
A new cottage makes the most of a narrow lakeside lot with charming details outside and comfy nooks within
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DESIGNED FOR THE COAST
by Gordon A. Nicholson
This bold take on a traditional Southern style incorporates sustainability and storm resistance into a new neighborhood home
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THE BIG LITTLE BACKYARD HOUSE
by John Hopkins
High ceilings and long views give this 540-sq.-ft. infill cottage an expansive personality
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DESIGNING THE BEST LAST HOUSE
by Brian Pontolilo
Two new houses challenge common notions about how to build retirement homes for baby boomers
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DOWNSIZING FOR COMFORT
by Christopher Stafford
An affordable in-town house uses sustainable materials, water conservation, and solar energy to improve quality of life
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AT HOME ON A HILLTOP
by Charles Miller
Straddling a Sonoma ridge, this contemporary house is
an edgy mix of weathered boards, corrugated metal, and a plan that invites outdoor living
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GROWING FAMILY, GROWING BUNGALOW
by Charles Moore
Tripled in size, this house went from a weekend cottage to a home for four and still fits quietly into its old neighborhood
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Departments
CONTRIBUTORS
TAKING ISSUE
Our myopic building codes
COMMENTARY
Lessons learned by a first-time owner-builder
Home, a social asset
FIXTURES & MATERIALS
Revolutionary flat-screen hardware
Recessed-light debris shields
Masonry fireplace, without the mason
Recessed-can to pendant-light conversion
Bigger flashing solves a persistent problem
Colorful concrete tiles
DESIGN GALLERY
In the Golden Gate's shadow
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Structural insulated panels
Energy-efficient windows
Exterior stains
DRAWING BOARD
Designing shed dormers
GREAT MOMENTS
The Zen of Drywall
Softcover Magazine, 8-7/8 x 10-7/8 in., 148 pgs.
Published 2007, ISSN 1096-360X, # 020187
Home Building & Design
