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Turning an old Chicago warehouse into a new family home
An inventive rehabbing of a flatiron-shaped 1920s warehouse building included carving out courtyard and atrium spaces.
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Rebuilding Joplin: Building Stronger
What can builders and engineers do to reduce the death and destruction tornadoes cause?
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Beach Houses That Balance Style and Durability
Living next to the ocean means building durable structures to resist storms, pervasive humidity, and corrosive salt air, and the best of these efforts also maintain a graceful stance that’s respectful of their delicate sites. The designs seen here achieve that tricky balance and more.
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Is It a Green House? You Can’t Tell by Looking Anymore
Four eco-wise homes, from ultra-modern to super-traditional, are handsome proof that you can’t tell a green house just by looking at it.
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FourPlans: Small House, Nice Kitchen
These plans are all less than 2,000 square feet but feature open island kitchens with lots of counter space and casual seating.
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“Sleeper??? House Revamped for the Digital Age
The home where Woody Allen shot his sci-fi comedy has once again been brought into the future.
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FourPlans: Hidden Garages
Side-entry garages keep neighborhood curb appeal strong. These plans offer discreetly placed garages that free the front façade for appealing decorative elements.
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FourPlans: Below Net Zero
Offering both beauty and brains, these designs come from the Energy Saver Plus Collection. Two achieve HERS index scores below zero and all boast energy savings of 40% to 50% compared to typical new homes.
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22 Ways to Turn Your Home Into a Staycation Resort
If you can’t get out of town this season—or just want to extend those feel-good vacation vibes—we’ve compiled a list of the ways to give your home that relaxing resort feel
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10 Uses for Vinyl Tiles
One TOH reader shows us other uses for these stick-able squares
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