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Design snapshot: Classical comments
Architect Katie Hutchison shares a "Design snapshot" of a Doric pilaster.
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Design snapshot: Elemental outdoor fireplace
Architect Katie Hutchison shares a "Design snapshot" of an outdoor fireplace to warm your heart.
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Design snapshot: Procession pointers
Architect Katie Hutchison shares a "Design snapshot" of a landscaped transition from car to house garden.
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Design snapshot: Tobacco barn truth and beauty
Architect Katie Hutchison shares a "Design snapshot" of a veracious vernacular.
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Official Rules: Project House Master Bath Design Challenge
If wandering through a tile showroom or plumbing-supply store fills you with ideas for killer bath projects, we’d like to tap your imagination for our Project House Master Bath Remodel. So far, we’ve got a great design in place to turn this outdated, mid-century space into a functional and accessible master bath. Designed by architect Duncan McPherson of Samsel Architects, it will feature a wall-hung vanity with a concrete top and integral sink, a curbless shower and tiled walls. What we haven’t settled on yet are the details: the right wall and floor tile, the appropriate fixtures and color palette that will bring it all together. We’re envisioning a “calm” space incorporating neutral hues, good lighting, and, of course, water-saving fixtures. Other than that, it’s up to you. So check out our “before” photos and “after” plans, and get inspired. Post your suggestions—they can be pictures of baths you’ve remodeled or of materials you think we should use—in our gallery, and you may win a $100 gift certificate toward purchases in the Taunton store.
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Design snapshot: Boat-like boat
1 commentArchitect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of an inspirational wooden, row boat.
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Design snapshot: Driveway do's
4 commentsArchitect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a versatile driveway.
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Design snapshot: Gardening outside the box
1 commentArchitect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of verdant window boxes.
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Design snapshot: Cable guardrail
2 commentsArchitect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a waterfront guardrail.
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Design snapshot: Provincetown dune shack
2 commentsArchitect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a weathered retreat.
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Timber Framing Fundamentals - A book review
6 commentsA new collection of articles from the Timber Framers' Guild discusses subjects ranging from layout and engineering to joinery, raising and the enclosure of traditional timber frame houses.
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Design snapshot: Esprit d'espalier
Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of an espaliered, dwarf, pear tree with a barn backdrop.
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Design snapshot: Pleasing pavers and plantings
2 commentsArchitect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a patio pattern.
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Design snapshot: A woodshed to remember
Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a landscape marker worth noting.
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Design snapshot: Classic carriage-house doors
3 commentsArchitect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of doors to inspire.
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Switch-Up to SketchUp: Going Digital With Design
6 commentsIf you want to take advantage of the many features offered by switching to a digital design format check out this tutorial for some insight into ways SketchUp can SpeedUp the process.
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Design snapshot: Celebrating the edge
Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of scalloped edges.
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Kitchen & bath trends: Are our readers leaders?
Just as NKBA released its survey of Kitchen and Bath trends for 2012, editors at Fine Homebuilding began reviewing submissions for our Kitchen & Bath issue. So, how closely do our readers follow the rest of the world?
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Design snapshot: The art of the stone wall
3 commentsArchitect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a classic, New England, stone wall.
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Medallion Magic: Design and Layout of Inlay Patterns
With an infinite number of design possibilities for inlay designs, consider this method for working through the planning process. Take advantage of the Rotate Tool at the Digital Jobsite to layout any configuration that comes to mind
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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

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