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The Trade-Offs of Downsizing
n this "Feedback" article, homeowner Marilyn Widner writes about how she and her husband moved from the 3000-sq.-ft. home where they had lived for 26 years and into a new 800-sq.-ft. cottage in the backyard.
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National Architecture Week
1 commentCelebrating the Power of Design with a Beautiful Bungalow Remodel by Moore Architects
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Boat House Reno/ rebuild
This is an open concept Boat port. With plenty of storage areas for water toys and life jackets as well as shore side fuel storage. The douglas fir cribing is a re-enforcement of the original...
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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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The hole punch protection method
Here is an easy way to spackle or paint small areas with very little clean up, while protecting surrounding areas. All you need is painters/masking tape and a hole punch. Just rip a small piece of...
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Windows in Historic Homes: Repair or Replace?
Historic preservation rules may prohibit the replacement of single-pane windows that contribute to energy losses. Are these edicts reasonable, or do they represent the triumph of tradition over common sense?
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Complete Home Makeover
We are almost at the end of our three year project. We found a 1923 Tudor style home in a great neighborhood in West Hartford, CT. The original house had not been touched in over 34 years and...
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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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Basement Addition Harper & Company Homes
2 commentsWe completed this basement addition by excvating the crawl space beneath the existing home and adding a new foundation. The addition added over 1300 square feet to the house and provided the...
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New Garage/Convert old indoor garage to Womancave
This was a 2 year project. First we built a new two car garage to replace the old, indoor garage. The next summer we created a studio/den in the space created in the home. (Dubbed the...
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Remodeling's Ascent Continued in July
Their financing options narrowed, homeowners focused on improving the property they have, according to the latest BuildFax survey
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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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Concern Over EPA's Proposed New Lead-Safe Rule
10 commentsA dust-wipe testing rule would further boost the costs of renovations and repairs involving lead-safe practices, a recent survey indicates. But would it also alleviate liability concerns?
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Remodeling's Brightening Prospects, Part 5 of 5
Compared to the 2000s, the coming decade for remodelers is expected to feature more stability, and more spending in two key emerging markets, the Joint Center for Housing Studies says
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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
