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Preventing House Fires
Knowing where fires commonly start can help builders to avoid tragedy during construction and even after the job is finished.
Designing Roofs for Snow Country
The right roof slope, materials and venting will lengthen the life of the roof and the structure under it.
Outfitting a Clothes Closet
If your clothes have that shelf and pole at their limit, a more complex system can help you put more clothes into less space.
A Courtyard House in Old Mexico
In a historic village, two California architects build a two-story refuge that wraps around an outdoor living room.
How big is a square foot?
An architect describes his way of making a realistic estimate about the cost of a home, no matter how big
Building for Affordability and Energy Efficiency
Walls of aerated concrete block, a passive-solar design and a truss roof all make it possible
Updating the Kitchen Pantry
By using both manufactured and shop-built parts, these versatile cabinets can be made quickly and efficiently.
Making the Most of a Laundry Room
A laundry chute, a custom-built towel drawer and a fold-down ironing board ease the tedium of wash day.
Designing and Building an Entertainment Center
Housing electronic equipment, routing wires, storing CDs and dealing with that big TV are all part of the challenge.
Overhead Garage Doors
They're the largest and most visible moving parts of your house, but with all the options out there, don't leave the choice up to someone else.

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