Outdoor kitchens are a popular amenity in the seaside homes of well-heeled clients. But when designing an outdoor kitchen in the hot and humid Gulf, builders must take care to use durable materials that can take a beating. Pat Curry looks at how to craft these appealing spaces while making sure...
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Virtual Filing Cabinets
While the promise of a truly paperless office is still many years away, property management companies are getting one step closer through document management applications.
Adjustable rods and shelving simplify layout and construction.
Commercial-style range for less; slate-look porcelain tiles; lightweight thinset mortar; PEX plumbing connections
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Roofing nails puncture gas lines in Texas; hot countertops rattle kitchen and bath industry; dustup over drywall
A deft reworking of existing space produces an expansive hub for cooking and entertainment.
Framing tip; trigger-happy carpenters; defense of recessed lights; broken compact fluorescents; more
Kids’ activity center; faucet for vessel sinks; in-line bathroom fan; more
A simple reorganization of existing space and thoughtful material choices maximize efficiency and “green” appeal.
ppliances, fixtures, and finishes
Appliances, fixtures, and finishes
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More Questions Than Answers
So many variables exist in the Baton Rouge rental market, it would aggravate a gaggle of math geeks.
Vintage details and clever reorganization help an updated space blend into an old home.
Kitchen sinks; bathtubs
Recalculating the Cost of Stainless Steel Hardware
Countertops; art tile
Shifting an exterior wall made room for a larger, brighter, more versatile space.
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Seeds of Change
Alfredo Valdovinos and his wife, Irma, work hard harvesting lemons in Santa Paula, Calif. Until recently, the couple and their four children lived in a two-room converted garage that didn’t have a kitchen. Even for a place that small, the rent was costly for the two farmworkers.
Tubs; kitchen ventilation
Shower pans; toilet seats