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How to Build A Spa-Style Bath
Increasingly discerning homeowners now travel the world, and one of the things they want is the spa-style bath from a great destination hotel. Architect Jerry Gloss shows how to bring the spa vibe home without increasing the bath’s square footage.
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Brooklyn by design
“Design Brooklyn: Renovation, Restoration, Innovation,” a new book by Anne Hellman, chronicles the compelling changes in residential and commercial architecture and interior design in a borough that’s quickly replacing Manhattan as New York’s main hub of arts and culture.
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Look for Bold, Bright Entry Doors in 2014
Therma-Tru partnered with color expert Kate Smith to take a look at where entryway design is going in 2014.
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What Really Happens in a House Fire
It only takes half a minute for a small flame to turn into a full-blown life-threatening fire. Learn how you can best protect your home, your loved ones, and your own life
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FourPlans: 4 Great New Plans for 2014
It’s all about versatility and surprising touches of luxury with these new plans. The layouts are designed to flex over time, which also means they will appeal to many different types of buyers now. Other up-to-date design features include outdoor living, lots of storage, and – of course – open kitchens.
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14 Off-the-Shelf Kitchen and Bath Ideas
Adding custom-style details is easier than you think, and it can be done on a budget.
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How to Install Crown Molding
In this step-by-step video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the best way to add decorative trim to the joint between wall and ceiling
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Pub-Style Mirrors
With broad frames and plenty of hooks, these mirrors add functional style just inside the front (or back) door
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2014 New American Home Is Complete
The 2014 New American Home is chock-full of multigenerational, sustainable, and inspirational design ideas.
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Passive on a Budget
Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects designed its first certified passive house on a strict budget and learned many lessons along the way.
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