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HVAC for a Slab-on-Grade House
Keeping HVAC systems within the conditioned enclosure can be tough without a basement; one option is to use plenum trusses for the roof, which offer a space for equipment and ductwork.
Shop Space: Five Readers Share Their Workspaces
These personalized workspaces were designed to fit the unique needs and projects of their makers.
Sorting Through Siding: IBS Expert Roundtable
From wood to plastic, and everything in between, siding choices have exploded in recent years.
Making a Garage Workshop More Efficient
Discover workshop upgrades that will help you maximize efficiency, minimize mess, and save lots of space
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pew House, 1939
Wright's Pew House on Lake Mendota in Wisconsin recalls the architect’s famed Fallingwater, but on a more modest scale. It found its steward.
Building a Detached Shop with Full Utilities and HVAC
Jon Beer details the process of building a detached workshop with HVAC, water, and septic connections.
Interior and Exterior Finishing Details for a 1950s Ranch-Style Home
Thoughtfully selected finishes enhance the design and functionality of this reimagined ranch-style house.
A Greene & Greene House Restored
An early, more modest commission is brought back from neglect.
Bungalow-Era Comebacks
Arts & Crafts motifs 1900–1930 — tiled fireplaces, built-ins, colonnades, nooks, tapered piers — are back in style.
Original Woodwork in Old Houses
Staircases, mantels, wainscots, inglenooks, and more: a quick review of some outstanding examples shows that historic woodwork is a treasure-trove of design ideas.

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