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Mom Sees Horror, He Sees Dream Home
After four years of remodeling weekends, this DIYer and his partner have made the 1919 bungalow into an inviting home that even a mother could love
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Design Details: Transition Spaces
Making space for smooth transitions is square footage well spent.
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FourPlans: Thinking Inside the Box
Here’s a batch of stacked-box designs that stay interesting. While they’re efficient to build, these homes might just surprise you with smart details and modern amenities.
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A Master Bath That Blurs Boundaries
A close-up look at a curbless shower with striking details and an unconventional design.
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Curb Appeal Is More than Cute Houses
The secret to communities where people really want to live goes beyond a cute house. Designer Marianne Cusato explains the importance of appealing design that encourages walking, bicycling, and spending time on the front porch.
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Design Details That Clinch The Sale
Curb appeal is great, but so are so-called memory points: winning design details that make a home linger in memory long after a potential buyer has backed out of the driveway.
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An Apartment Becomes A Two-Story House
Architect Deborah Berke transformed her two-bedroom apartment into a two-story house in the middle of New York.
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Design Details: Wood Windows
Whether you’re planning a New England colonial or a California ranch, these wood windows can boost the warmth and beauty of your design.
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How to Build a Window Cornice
Use poplar boards and primed-pine crown molding to create a custom wood valance
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How to Stencil a Ceiling Medallion
Flatter your fixture with a lacy frame that suggests old-world plasterwork. With the help of a stencil and craft paint, you can do it in a flash
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