Architecture and Design - Page 140 of 148

Fanciful Built-in Beds
A look at the design and construction of Scandinavian-inspired bed alcoves.
Comfort and Delight on a Low Mortgage
How one family got the house they wanted for less than $100,000.
One man’s ideal mock-up and pattern material
I'm not ashamed to admit that from time to time, I make a mock-up of a project before I work with the finish material. Trying the piece first in an…
Adding a Sunroom With Porch
Low-maintenance materials combine with traditional details in a light-filled addition.
A Suburban Metamorphosis
A modest renovation transforms hodgepodge of revival styles into a coherent shingle-style design.
A Rumford Fireplace, Southwestern Style
A California mason combines the adobe look of a kiva with the heating efficiency of a Rumford.
Cutting angled stair stringers
Q: I plan to build a small staircase connecting a deck to the ground. I want the stairs to flare out so that the top of the proposed stairs will…
Detailing Decks Over Living Space
When the roof pitch is shallow enough to walk on, clear drainage paths and careful waterproofing are essential.
Keeping Walls Steady in the Wind
With one-third of the exterior given over to windows, it took multiple shear panels, hold-downs and a wind beam to keep this home steady.
Rethinking the Garage
Three projects illustrate how a room over the garage can be the best room in the house.

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