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Additions don’t have to look like they were just stuck on. An architect tells how to blend new space with existing in ways that make the original structure more attractive.
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Referral network for insurance repairs, ambitious research into storm-resistant houses, MSDS for sawdust
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Why do some houses look better than others? An architect explains the fundamental principles that distinguish good exterior details from bad ones.
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Combining custom and modular construction, OSHA backs off, dimmable fluorescent lights
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Q: Do "vapor-retarder paints" really work? Can I rely on them as the sole vapor barrier in an old house? If so, can you recommend some brand names?
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More than any other factor, room layout affects how well a house works for the homeowners. A successful designer points out common layout errors and provides solutions that work.
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New layout tool has features of framing and combination squares and more
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A mason explains what makes the Rumford such an efficient fireplace and tells how to build one.
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Building a houseboat
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A Northwest builder tells how sorting and recycling construction waste has cleaned up his job sites, reduced his disposal costs, and bolstered his image.