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KITCHEN REMODELING FOR ANY BUDGET
by Paul DeGroot
Know when to splurge, where to save, and what not to do. Six case studies show you how.
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Audio: Balancing the Save/Splurge Equation
A SKYLIGHT CHEERS UP AN ATTIC BATH
by Scott Donahue
Popping a skylight into a low roof made room for a bath alcove with brilliant sunrise views
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CHEAPER HOT WATER
by Dave Yates
From wrapping your tank to tapping the sun: Six ways to put your water heater on an energy diet
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A KITCHEN FOR COOKS AND KIDS
by Michael Pekovich
This remodeled kitchen with a 1930s look finds room for sit-down meals, cooking lessons, and homework sessions, all at the same time
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Frame-and-Panel Cabinet Doors Made Easy
NEW FRONTIERS FOR REFRIGERATORS
by Debra Judge Silber
They come in more shapes and sizes than ever, and do their job with less energy and greater precision
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A MODERN MASTER BATH, BUILT TO LAST
by Joanne Palmisano
Mold problems prompted the remodel of a not-so-old master bath. Contemporary sensibilities yielded great results.
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A BUYER'S GUIDE TO BATH FANS
by Jefferson Kolle
Today's exhaust fans quietly mitigate moisture, promote health, and save energy with smart switches
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BRIGHTEN UP A SMALL BATH
by Maaike Linnenkamp
Eight ways to fashion a bathroom that will put a smile on your face every morning
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KITCHEN LIGHTING DESIGN
by Matthew Teague
With the right fixtures in the right places, you can create anything from a soft glow to clear task lighting
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MAKING A GALLEY KITCHEN COUNT
by Stefan Hampden
A new entry and a built-in breakfast nook transformed this room from a hallway to a destination
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Photos: Foot Trafic Goes Out the Door
Departments
TAKING ISSUE
Living better, but wasting less
GREAT IDEAS
Three bathroom refinements
Baking on the go
Step up to the sink
Removable tub surround
Smart spice storage
FIXTURES & MATERIALS
Steam-cleaning in the kitchen
Solid, straightforward glass hardware
Dual-flush retrofit kit
High storage within safe reach
Plastic water heater with a lifetime warranty
Smart décor for your shower floor
Elegant bathroom grab bars
DESIGN GALLERY
Wake up to a hot shower
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Metal countertops
Faucet valves
Hollow-wall anchors
DRAWING BOARD
Sharing a bathroom
FEEDBACK
Life with a combo washer/dryer
The best chair glides for minimizing floor scratches
Recycled rubber flooring
Affordable mail-order medicine cabinets
GREAT MOMENTS
The mystery leak
BACK COVER
Soak in the serenity
Delve into the Details as You Soak in the Serenity
Published 2008, ISSN 1096-360X, #FHB081201
