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Building A Modern Craftsman Staircase
4 commentsBuilding an exposed stringer staircase with reclaimed Long Leaf Pine is the job for a Master Carpenter. See my carpenter Darryl build this modern detailed staircase in a 1920's house my company remodeled.
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National Architecture Week
2 commentsCelebrating the Power of Design with a Beautiful Bungalow Remodel by Moore Architects
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Boat House Rebuild
1 commentThis is an open-concept boat port with plenty of storage areas for water toys and life jackets, as well as shore-side fuel storage.
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The Hazel River Cabin
See how one architect successfully transformed a historic 1794 toll keeper's log cabin into a unique, modern home.
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Garage Progress
1 commentWe're making good progress on the garage shop at the project house. Drywall is hung, carriage doors are installed and the new front facade has been painted.
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Mountain Porch Retreat
Our region has an extended outdoor season that the homeowners wanted to take full advantage of. The existing deck was not adequate for hosting large parties and had no covered space for protection...
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A Fresh Take on Traditional Architecture
How a New England architect gives her traditionally inspired homes a contemporary look
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How To Use SketchUp's "Photo Match" Feature to Efficiently Design Remodeling Projects
See how importing digital photos into SketchUp can jump-start the design process and aid bidding and selling your next built-in cabinet project.
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HOUSES 2012: Call-for-entries deadline extended
2 commentsIt's not too late to submit your new or remodeled house project for our HOUSES 2012 contest.
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A Victorian Porch Wins Our Outdoor Project Contest!
1 commentWith its beautiful period details and perfect proportions, this adaptation of an original 19th century porch won our latest gallery challenge by a landslide.
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Victorian (Queen Ann) Style Curved Porch {Mangaris}
3 commentsHi. My name is Cliff Audet and I wanted to enter this porch that my crew and I built for my own house. The old porch was rotten beyond repair, so when we replaced it using the same details, we added...
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Wood Sickness
7 commentsWhen the hunt for a particular species of wood takes you through a maze of old barns and homes, something isn't quite right. Am I alone?
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Contemporary Kitchen
1 commentNot my Design, Not my Boxes, My Remodle and Install. It came out Nice.........
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Arch Door Jam
5 commentsThis is some thing I wanted to make for a while but never had a customer for it. But finaly on day that customer came along and wanted it. The whole unit was made of popular. The doors were custom to...
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123 West, , Darien, Ct. Before & After
Renovation, remodel and addition to a 1928 home, keeping the original architectual details and craftmanship.
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Keauhou mauka replacement deck
The finished replacement utility area/garden deck. Note new, ABS plastic drain vent on wall behind reinstalled utility sink. New, capped hollow tile wall protects deck and serves as low...
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Ipe` and Fypon with view by God
4 commentsThis was my first time using Ipe~ decking or Fypon railing. I made a trip to the Fypon Factory first to assure myself that it was indeed all that it was purported to be and came away impressed with...
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The House Next Door
4 commentsThe kitchen was owned by a 'packrat' who grew old and was not able to take care of himself...very sad. He was a good neighbor...but not a good housekeeper. My wife and I bought the...
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The character of an old house
3 commentsBy the time I bought my old house, it had suffered much abuse and many indignities. The outside was covered with aluminum siding, the inside with wallboard. There was no plaster, no wide floorboards...
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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
