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A Breezy Porch in Summer, and Heated Living Space in Winter
Removable window sashes and a weather-ready floor provide a well-insulated room in the winter and a breezy porch in the summer.
Porch-Post Rescue
Even on a limited budget, you can make things right by pouring new footings and replacing the posts.
Add a Screened Porch
When the weather's right, there's no better place than a porch to enjoy a meal, to watch the kids play, or to entertain friends. Done correctly, a screened porch has plenty of daylight, and offers pleasant views and good ventilation.
Highlights from our Project Gallery
A prize-winning deck, art in the garden, a house with a waterwheel, and more. . .
Permeable vs. Impermeable Pavers – What’s the Difference?
Consider the material’s cost, installation demands, and environmental impact when choosing pavers for you next patio, walkway, or driveway project.
Putting the Craft in a Pattern-Book House
In one of the D.C. area’s most desirable neighborhoods, a potential teardown gets reworked for modern living.
Designing Doors for Large Openings
Custom sliding, swinging, and overhead doors reinforce a house's architectural style and invite the outdoors in.
Neighborly From the Start
A new home combines privacy, daylight, and durability, and fits comfortably into a traditional neighborhood.
Smart Massing Adds Space and Light
Go inside this lakeside cottage to see how massing influences interior shapes.
The Best Remodels of 2008
If a picture says a thousand words, these before and after photos say a million

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