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Traditional Design, Modern Construction
A new farmhouse features historically inspired details executed with low-maintenance materials.
Seamless in Missoula
A second-story addition to a classic bungalow looks as though it has been there forever.
Build an inglenook around a small fireplace
Inglenooks—nooks or corners beside a fireplace—are a 17th-century innovation designed as a practical means of keeping warm. Revived in the 20th century, inglenooks are now being reinterpreted to serve smaller fireplaces, different hearth heights, and not-so-big rooms.
Getting two-story garages right
The best designs have pleasing proportions and harmonize with the house
Laying Out Wainscot Paneling
Address common problems that arise when planning for paneling and trim to ensure trouble-free installation.
Designing the Right Roof Rake
One of the most important details on a roof is the rake, the sloping edge along the end wall of a gable, shed, or gambrel roof.

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