Issue 244 – June/July 2014
Features
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A House that Stays Cool Deep in the Heat of Texas
Insulation, air-sealing, and efficient mechanicals keep this house comfortable in the hot, humid weather.
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A New Approach to Classic Cabinets
Combine modern tools with creative techniques to build bookcases on site
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Framing a Deck With Steel
Lighter, straighter, and stronger than wood, steel joists and beams can be a long-lasting option.
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Crown Molding for Kitchen Cabinets
Adding a classically detailed decorative frieze joins the cabinets to the ceiling.
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A Better Approach to Design/Build
How integrating design and construction made a really, really complicated home doable.
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The Boat House
This distinctive four-bedroom oceanfront home was artfully designed by architects Anna and Chuck Dietsche. Having traveled the world, the Dietsches’ clients chose to build their vacation home on a dune-ridge…
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