Our team of judges pored over 340 entries in the 2008 Remodeling Design awards to select 21 winners that represent the highest standards of design and excellence. More
Architect Kai Tong, with Hopkins & Porter in Potomac, Md., said that “the porch is doing exactly what the owners want it to: It embraces their backyard, is functionally connected to what happens inside the house, and it gives them good access through two different locations for landscaping tasks.” More
There is nothing like a screened porch for enjoying a bug-free summer evening or watching a rainstorm in dry comfort. These three porches solve homeowner needs and enhance their surroundings. More
Rick Hjelm, president of Phase II in Lakewood, Wash., noticed several incidents where employees had difficulty saying no to clients. In one instance, a carpenter sided with the client on an issue, which pitted Hjelm against the homeowner. More
