Design
Remodelers should forget every city ordinance that requires a certain exterior building material, because they no longer matter
Remodeler Chaden Halfhill reflects on his greatest goal: to work on projects that bring about change and influence how we build
The economics of energy retrofits are in the news again. How is payback calculated, and are we even asking the right question?
A second look at additions that not only failed to improve the existing house, but made it worse—and some suggested fixes
Big-budget projects photograph well, but I’m more interested in the work that goes on behind the scenes
This simple smartphone accessory offers a handy, affordable way to generate thermal images
Energy efficiency in a home needs to be thought of as one entity rather than independent products
The clients want to find better use for the vast expanse of space in this large bathroom. 3-D models and color renderings will help them envision the options
See which projects were the real standouts among this year's wealth of entries, and be inspired
This tasteful, expertly executed carriage house design betrays none of the complexity involved in its creation
A façade upgrade maintains the Old World charm and style of this 1929 Tudor
A historically accurate restoration undoes the damage done by several previous remodels of this former Lansing Depot for the Grand Trunk Railroad REO Town stop
This basement remodel creates an upscale entertainment parlor for watching movies, relaxing with friends, or gathering for family game night
Updates to this bathroom provide a no-threshold shower, better lighting, and more storage to allow the homeowners to age in place
A compartmentalized, outdated mid-century-modern master bath opens up
All photos: Tim Benson Photography
A traditional-style design updates a 1990s kitchen and reworks traffic flow to accommodate large gatherings
Photos: Amanda Fox/CBI Design Professionals
A growing family gets the living space it needs with the remodel of their colonial revival cottage
A skillful blending of new with old is what distinguishes this addition to a Dutch colonial