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Restored 1790 Carriage House in Water Mill, NY

DShomes, member | June 4th, 2013

This restoration of a 1790 Carriage House maintained the integrity of the original home, keeping the original structure and beams. Additions in the new three story home were added along with state of...

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A recent complete remodel along Lake Michigan

Mikebelz, member | April 4th, 2013

This project involved a complete gutting of the interior and a reshaping of the exterior. We opened up the first floor by moving the stairs and defining the rooms with the ceiling details. We added a...

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Stair-side Bookcases

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | March 9th, 2013

Stairs are great for coming and going, but these stair-side bookcases turn under-used stairwell walls into a library. It's a great place to linger and browse.

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Deck Stair Layout 101

TheTimberTailor, member | February 15th, 2013

Deck stair layout is simple, right? Probably right, unless it's the first time you've tackled the task. With numerous "stair calculators" available, figuring rise and run dimensions is easy. Applying those dimensions is another matter. Watch this tutorial to see how to layout a basic set of deck stairs.

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Balcony / Library Ladder that can be stored in a horizontal position.

CabinetmakerJerry, member | February 6th, 20131 comment

This is what I call a "balcony ladder". It is similar to the library ladders of old. The hinge is made from 2" brass rail parts. The steps are held in place with 1/4" solid brass rod that is...

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Hidden Doors, Secret Rooms, and the Hardware that makes it possible!

Matt Risinger, Blogger | January 18th, 20135 comments

Everyone loves a house with hidden door or secret rooms, but these are tricky details to pull off successfully. Here are a few of my recent projects with hidden doors and my favorite hardware to accomplish these works of craftsmanship.

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Is Your Future Sketchy?

TheTimberTailor, member | December 31st, 20125 comments

A New Year's resolution to learn how to use SketchUp for tackling project plans and design might be just the motivation needed to make your future a little less sketchy.

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Generations

R_Laws, member | December 14th, 20121 comment

I wrote a little essay about an experience I had while my first grandson was arriving. I thought you all might like it.

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industrial scaffolding hire

dentistperth, member | December 7th, 2012

Roof Edge Protection Looking for scaffolding hire Perth and aluminium scaffolding! For all of your scaffolding requirements, whether Industrial, Commercial or Residential, we have the resource to...

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Estate Home Project, 7500 sq. ft. on two acres with pool

CelticCustoms, member | November 28th, 20121 comment

The main house has a wine cellar, media room, marble flooring, custom trimwork, plasterwork, and custom cabinets throughout. Exterior is stucco and stone with wood windows, copper facia and copper...

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Building A Modern Craftsman Staircase

Matt Risinger, Blogger | August 20th, 20124 comments

Building 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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Sustainable Temporary Stairs

ChuckB, senior editor | May 23rd, 20125 comments

New product - temporary stair-system can be re-used over and over. It's safe, elegant and fool-proof.

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Rustic Stairway

aw, member | March 30th, 2012

The structure of this stair is simplicity itself. A massive Aspen log spans diagonally from basement slab to the floor framing above. The log was notched to accept thick Walnut treads, which...

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Walnut Stairway with Scalloped Stringers

aw, member | March 30th, 2012

This striking stairway was created from a neglected stack of walnut boards, milled & set to dry in the family's barn 20 years before by the grandfather. Timbergreen Farm was hired to design & install...

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Vintage Stair Recreated

aw, member | March 29th, 2012

This vintage style stairway is made from salvaged newel posts, with one more recreated to match. Carpentry by Bruce Hamachek of Spring Green, Wisconsin.

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The Professor's House

RYagid, senior editor | March 28th, 2012

A University of Oregon professor designed her family home to respect its steep, natural setting.

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New Stairs built from temporary construction stairs.

G_Moi, member | March 27th, 20121 comment

Replacing temperary stair treads with new solid fir stair treads. The treads are made from 2 x 12's and attached with angle brackets and lag bolts.

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Lessons From The Road

RYagid, senior editor | March 9th, 2012

When designing your home don't be afraid to be unique or original.

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Handrail

carpenter1138, member | February 7th, 20121 comment

Out with the old and in with the new style of handrail.

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Closet Storage

carpenter1138, member | February 7th, 2012

There was a waste of space inside a closet under a stairway that needed to be used for storage and to hold some entertainment componets. The back wall was removed (sheetrock, framing) new framing for...

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