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tag: entryway

Medallion Magic: Design and Layout of Inlay Patterns

TheTimberTailor, member | February 9th, 2012

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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Midwestern Modern

RYagid, senior editor | February 6th, 2012

An efficient, modern home sits lightly on its steeply sloping lot

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How To Use SketchUp's "Photo Match" Feature to Efficiently Design Remodeling Projects

TheTimberTailor, member | September 7th, 2011

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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Interior Front Door Trim - Historical Replica

DiamondJim, member | April 6th, 20111 comment

This project involved enhancing the interior front door trim in the two-story foyer of my colonial style home. I researched various details with some historical basis for this type of home, both...

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Stealth Door With Heavy-Duty Hidden Hinges

Matt Risinger, Blogger | February 7th, 201118 comments

Have you ever picked up a piece of nice hardware and smiled? If so, then you're an official hardware geek like me! Check out this amazing Hidden Hinge from Sugatsune we used in a door install we like to call our "James Bond" door. -Matt Risinger

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Dining Room Remodel

Mikebelz, member | January 24th, 2011

This is a recent remodel. It started with the master bath and closet, and ended up encompassing the master bedroom, the second floor hallway, foyer, powder room, library, dining...

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Herringbone in Rosewood

seattlejoe70, member | October 18th, 2010

This Job was demo the old hardwood, replace the 1x sub-floor with Plywood, And in the living room i replaced most all the floor joists, due to dry rot. The floor was originally going to be only in...

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Hemingway's Cottage

ncbuilder, member | September 23rd, 20102 comments

This custom home was designed to reflect a coastal cottage feel.  It had a ton of interior millwork as well.

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Help Us Pick the Outdoor Project Contest Winner

FHBdotcom, editor | June 5th, 201011 comments

We're having a tough time deciding the winner of our Outdoor Project Contest. Vote today and help us choose!

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Slate and Mahogony Shed Roof

Colgate93, member | May 31st, 2010

The rain and snow were miserable until we added this shed roof over the back door.  We wanted it to look original to the house, and used slavaged slate roof tiles, reclaimed magohony beams and...

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frumpy front and boring back porches get character-building makeover

Huck, member | May 5th, 2010

This utilitarian Los Angeles area cottage had served its original owner well for over 50 years - but she decided it was due for some face-lifting.  In addition, it was determined...

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Modern Makeover - The Living Room

MAK_DESIGN_BUILD, member | March 29th, 20101 comment

Remodeled Living Room - added fireplace, sustainable cabinetry, new doors and windows.  Reframed roof to increase ceiling height, finished concrete slab.

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The Stairwell, Ross CA

bigtondahuh, member | November 30th, 2009

House build in 2007 from the ground up by Marin Master Builders. Stairway build by Alan and Harlan Honda. Wrap-around mahogany rail, tile risers and custom details make up this beautiful entry...

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Sizing up Ridgid's new tile saw

JFink, Senior Editor | May 1st, 20098 comments

A few weeks back I sent one of Ridgid’s brand new tile saws to our go-to tile author, Tom Meehan. Now, Tom has been in...

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Basketweave wood floor

FastEddie, member | April 1st, 20091 comment

This is an entry floor I installed in place of carpet.  The light wood is maple and the dark accent spots are bloodwood, 5"x3/4" prefinished solid material.  I removed the carpet, laid a...

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1950's Makeover,. in and out,.

PGENDREAU, member | March 20th, 2009

This was a 1950's house we purchased alittle over a year ago. My wife looked at this house due to its location(nice compromise of space and proximity to city) She visited it 3 times before i saw it...

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From Washington to Maine: Building A House for the First Time: Updated Kitchen Photos

sjdehner, member | February 15th, 20092 comments

My wife and I have nearly finished our kitchen. This is an important room for us since we love to cook. After a year of preparing meals on a butcher block counter-top seated on an open substructure...

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Rustic Modern Custom Home

mdesign, member | January 12th, 2009

A custom home built with both rustic and modern elements. Home features wide plank pine and slate flooring, combined with wrought iron light fixtures and iron stair railing. High ceilings and clean...

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Stone and Shingle-style Carriage House

FHBdotcom, editor | November 20th, 200810 comments

A welcoming glow ­radiates from the band of ­windows ­circling the ­turret of this ­American shingle-style ­carriage house. Tucked ­inside the rough-cut shyfieldstone...

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