All How-To Topics
DESIGNING AN ADDITION THAT LOOKS RIGHT
by Lynn Hopkins
Even a small addition can make your house live and look its best
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THE UPSIDE-DOWN HOUSE
by Michael Roehr
Moving the main living spaces into a second-story addition reenergized a house for a family of four
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A GREEN OASIS IN A HOT, DRY CLIMATE
by Murray Silverstein and Barbara Winslow
Defined by a mosaic of indoor and outdoor spaces, a new house tames the sun and adapts a traditional Southwest style for an established neighborhood
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FIX THE FLOW OF THE HOUSE WITH A BACKYARD ADDITION
by Michael Klement
A new family room and master suite, improved entries, and an updated building envelope saved this home from the wrecking ball, again
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RURAL LANDSCAPE, MODERN SENSIBILITY
by Diane Kolak
A first-time home designer nails it with an updated farmhouse that includes double-duty spaces, a serious mudroom, and a five-star energy rating
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LIVING LIGHTLY ON THE WHOLE LOT
by Geoffrey Holton
In a dense urban neighborhood, this remodeled bungalow goes green with recycled materials, solar energy, gray water, and room for the owners' day jobsk
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PUTTING THE CRAFT IN A PATTERN-BOOK HOUSE
by Brian Pontolilo
In one of the D.C. area's most desirable neighborhoods, a potential teardown gets reworked for modern living
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A BUYER'S GUIDE TO WINDOWS
by Sean Groom
They're one of the most important—and expensive—parts of a house. We help you sort through the materials, styles, and ratings that will influence your choice.
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POWER HOUSE
by Bill Heigis and Hobie Guion
21st-century technology and a classic look come together in a shingle-style house that produces more energy than it consumes
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Departments
CONTRIBUTORS
TAKING ISSUE
Energy upgrades threaten older homes
COMMENTARY
Controlling job-site waste
FIXTURES & MATERIALS
Fancy grilles from recycled iron
Upgrade your water heater
Stylish steel garage doors
Pollenproof screens
LED lightbulbs for the home
Bath fan becomes background ventilator
Nontoxic, do-it-all cleaner
DESIGN GALLERY
Small spaces that are great places
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Solvent-free paint strippers
Water filters
Entry doors
DRAWING BOARD
Designing sunscreens
GREAT MOMENTS
Hidden hammer
Softcover Magazine, 8-7/8 x 10-7/8 in., 112 pgs.
Published 2009, ISSN 1096-360X, # 020203
Home Building & Design
