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Opening up a Small Kitchen
When you can't add on or bump out, open the kitchen to adjacent spaces and keep the layout simple.
Designing stairs for an addition
Start with a top-down approach, then choose a shape that lands in a good spot
Sharing a Bathroom
One bathroom designed to serve several bedrooms is a smart strategy for keeping down costs or when building a smaller house.
Designing Doors for Large Openings
Custom sliding, swinging, and overhead doors reinforce a house's architectural style and invite the outdoors in.
Designing a recycling center
In the United States, the recycling rate for aluminum cans has hovered around 50% for years. Cans that don’t make it into the recycling stream add up: Every three months,…
How to Design a Comfortable and Efficient Home Office
Answer these 12 important questions to help you balance your personal and business needs before planning an in-home workspace.
Designing a front porch
Although size and style are vital to a successful porch, don't ignore the importance of materials and craftsmanship
Composing roof penetrations
A litany of options for roof penetrations ensure that this connection stays tight
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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