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TIMBER-FRAMING THE VIEWS
by Steve Mittendorf
Outdoor places over indoor living spaces are just one way this house makes the most of its spectacular site
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EBB AND FLOW
by Stephen Sullivan
Traditional architecture, new building methods, and rainwater collection combine to lessen a home's imprint on its sensitive coastal site
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BUNGALOW COMB-OVER
by Leo Artalejo
A young couple with a growing familly updates their humble house with a pitch-perfect blend of pragmatism and delight
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IS A HEAT PUMP RIGHT FOR YOU?
by Scott Gibson
The high efficiencies and low operating costs of renewable heating and cooling come with a big price tag and some regional limitations
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CHANNELING THE GREENE BROTHERS
by Charles Miller
A new house builds on the tradition forged by America's greatest Arts and Crafts architects
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A PORCH FOR ALL SEASONS
by Mike Neaton
Removable window sashes and a weather-ready floor provide a well-insulated room in the winter and a breezy porch in the summer
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DOUBLE-DUTY HOUSE
by Kurt Skrudland
A new home for a young family includes two home offices
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REACHING FOR THE ROOF
by Tina Govan
Creative indoor and outdoor living spaces culminate in a rooftop deck that connects this modern home to its natural, urban surroundings
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CHOOSE A QUALITY ENTRY DOOR
by Matthew Teague
A hard look at the features and components that enhance efficiency, longevity, and aesthetics
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GETTING TO COZY AND EFFICIENT IN DULUTH
by Doug Zaun and Rachel Wagner
With the help of energy-modeling software, a pair of architects proves that well-designed, functional, and predictable performance is possible on a budget
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BIG RIVER, SMALL HOUSE
by Russell Hamlet
A 433-sq.-ft. houseboat showcases nine strategies that can make any smalll house live large
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YOUR PERFECT HOME OFFICE
by Mark Dutka
Tired of a laptop on a card table? Use these tips to assemble an office that will make you want to get to work
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Departments
CONTRIBUTORS
TAKING ISSUE
Heat pump, schmeat pump
COMMENTARY
A slow economy doesn't change the rules of bidding
FIXTURES & MATERIALS
Odor-eating paint
Stone cabinet knobs
Inspiration hits the roof
An aurora borealis in your kitchen
Fretwork that's a cut above
Helping outdoor kitchens to take shape
DESIGN GALLERY
Commute down the hall
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Paint-grade trim
Drop cloths
Spray-foam sealant
DRAWING BOARD
Enhance style with the right entry door
GREAT MOMENTS
The best seat in the house
Softcover Magazine, 8-7/8 x 10-7/8 in., 112 pgs.
Published 2010, ISSN 1096-360X, # 020211
Home Building & Design
