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Builder Taps Into Asian Buyer Demand
MBK Homes appeals to Asian buyers with targeted marketing and design.
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Award-Winning Architectural Interiors
The transformation of these interior spaces through thoughtful architecture was worthy of notice from our design award juries.
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Clean A Paint Brush
Rinse a brush with the correct solvent, clean the bristles, and store it right.
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FourPlans: Great Starter Plans, Part 2
FourPlans: Great Starter Plans, Part 2 Here’s another round of terrific plans for first-time buyers. What makes them so great? Modest square footages (they’re all under 1,700 square feet), bedrooms on one level (good for new parents), and easygoing open layouts. And don’t miss Part 1 of the series. Surprising Details Striking columns introduce…
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Looking Up
Differentiated ceiling planes add interest and help sell homes.
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Custom Homes Strive for Energy Independence
This collection of custom houses strives for energy independence and minimal impact on the land.
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All About Gas Fireplaces
A chimney sweep should inspect the structure for cracks, loose bricks, or missing mortar.— Clean Sweeps for Fireplaces
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FourPlans: Strategic Side Porches
Pump up the light and views—not to mention outdoor living space—in a narrow home with these clever designs. Each one features a side porch or deck carefully integrated into the home’s footprint, providing outside living area that’s extra useful if your lot is short on backyard space.
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FourPlans: Basements that Rock
Make the most of a basement foundation with these four plans, each featuring a fun and functional lower level with bedrooms, rec rooms, and more.
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15 Fabulous Finds in Italian Tile
This year’s Cersaie, the Italian ceramic tile show, offered a glimpse of the cutting edge in tile trends and products.
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