Taking a space that was at best, a “blank-canvas” and transforming it into a dynamic and playful environment takes dedication and quite a keen eye for design. This apartment has been turned into a living period piece that is a joy to experience. Playing LP’s on the stereo console completes the picture.
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Get Your House Right: Architectural Elements to Use & Avoid
If you are designing or remodeling a traditional home and want to make sure that you get all the finish details right, this book is for you. Marianne’s drawings are illustrative, covering every aspect of interior and exterior finishes.
Everyone wants their bathrooms to be beautiful, but few know the challenge of arranging all the fixtures, storage, and convenience of a great bathroom into one of the smallest space in our homes. This book has hundreds of ideas to inspire you.
Musings of an Energy Nerd: Toward an Energy-Efficient Home
Fine Homebuilding readers know Martin Holladay well and love his practical, cost-effective approach to energy-efficiency and green building. In this book, he walks you through every step of planning an energy-smart home that is healthy, durable, and comfortable.
Prescriptive codes don't address the connection at less common angles, so base the connection off more typical ones using bolts, structural screws, blocking, and steel tension ties.
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