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Sited in the Trees
This home features dramatic interior spaces enhanced by views of the surrounding trees and stream.
Wood and Steel in Seattle
This home's open spaces feature architectural concrete walls supported by substantial wood and steel beams.
Painted Wallpaper Predicament
If wallpaper has been covered by paint or new paper, don't try to layer more on top. The only way to create a reliable, smooth surface is to remove the wallpaper, step by step.
Leah Karmaker, Design and Project Coordinator at Just Housing
This designer of zero-energy homes is passionate about healthy, durable, and accessible housing.
When the Unexpected Happens, Have a Plan
Don't buy in to the TV show nightmares—when you uncover something unforeseen on a remodeling project, take these steps to keep the process moving and fix the issue.
The What and Where of Fireblocking
The code requires installing an approved material to slow the spread of fire between floors and adjacent vertical and horizontal cavities — here are the allowed materials and required locations.
Rafter Strength After Removing and Replacing Solar Panels
Does drilling new screws into the roof rafters compromise the strength of the roof?
Supporting Doors Over Foundation Foam
When setting exterior doors over a foam-insulated foundation, add a lumber subsill that will fully support the door.
Sharper Shovels
Use a flap disc on a grinder to create a sharp edge that will slice through soil.
Keep Self-Leveler in Place
When there are gaps in a soon-to-be-tiled subfloor, a self-adhered membrane applied on top will keep self-leveler from pouring through the cracks.

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