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Off-The-Grid Straw Bale Getaway
1 commentAn architecture firm known for ecologically sensitive design creates an off-the-grid cabin in the woods of California
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Furniture That Can Change the Way You Design
Create a flexible home with innovative space saving furniture
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my own house (timberframe section)
2 commentsTHis is the house in process, with roof on. I did a second story addition to my small ranch, with partial timber-frame for the second story floor in one section
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Modern Makeover - The Living Room
1 commentRemodeled Living Room - added fireplace, sustainable cabinetry, new doors and windows. Reframed roof to increase ceiling height, finished concrete slab.
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Building Our First House: Floor Plan & Elevations Tour
After our house was featured in Fine Homebuilding (February) we've had requests to see our floor plan. For those interested this page shows the working plan - minus dimensions & notes - from...
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Outdated to Outstanding: A Fireplace Facelift
1 commentThe layout of the room and the off-center outdated fireplace made it difficult to figure out the best way to place the furniture or use the bland fireplace as a focal point. Working with the...
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Rustic Modern Custom Home
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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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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