Category: construction
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Alternatives to the Pork Chop Eave Return
The pork chop return may be easy to build, but it’s clunky, out of proportion, and shouts cookie cutter. There’s a better way, and architect Don Powers shows three alternatives.
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A Kitchen With Lots More Function—and Charm
One less window, a wider passageway—and pro help—saved this sunny gathering spot from well-intentioned neglect
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FourPlans: Not Your Mama’s Kitchen
Ditch the boring kitchen model – you know the kind, with two or three seats in a row at a square island.
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FourPlans: More Plans with Elevators
Even if your clients don’t need an elevator now, they (or a loved one) might later. It’s a wise idea to at least leave room for one—the shaft can hold closet space for now.
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Pantry Raid
Sliding doors save precious kitchen space.
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FourPlans: Homes for Golf Lovers
Are you building in a golf community? Check out these four homes
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Pyrolave’s Lava Stone Integrated Sinks and Countertops
New integrated sinks and countertops let Pyrolave’s lava stone material make a bold design statement in the bathroom.
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A Double-dip of Home Building Innovation
Shea Homes creates flexible floor plans and a better way to sell them.
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A Revived Housing Market Wonders If Its Depleted Workforce Is Up To The Task
Labor shortages could lead to higher wages and home prices.