Design
Number 6 and 10 are reasons you haven't thought of yet.
Photo: Hood River reDesign
These heating-cooling marvels work great but don’t always go with the rest of the room. Here are five ways to dress them up or conceal them altogether.
There's strong growth in trades working with energy-efficient products
All diagrams in this article: courtesy Building Science for Building Enclosures, 2005, J.F. Straube and E.F.P. Burnett, published by Building Science Press
As long as there’s a temperature difference and some height, the air is churning
Photo: Your Garage Organizer
A look at customized, gender-specific spaces for work and play
A remodeled 30-something Florida house radiates new style, energy, and up-to-the-minute design genius
To find the right shapes and proportions, think of the wall section as a classical column
Photo: Erika Taylor
For contractor, author, and reality TV star Brent Hull, a timeless house is a pursuit of education, understanding, and refinement
Photo: courtesy CBI Design Professionals
Ceilings offer a new plane to add definition and drama to a space
Photo: courtesy Beth Singer
This work of functional art was a collaboration involving an imaginative design team, a well-organized remodeler, and a master stonemason
Rendering: Courtesy Phil Kean Design Group
The New American Remodeled Home reinvents a dated 1987 Florida residence
All photos: courtesy Doug Walter
An open plan and offset cabinet layout transform this cramped tudor galley kitchen into a modern space with an old-fashioned feel
At the Kirei booth, I checked out the sound-absorbing properties (0.85 NRC) of the EchoPanel. This felt product not only dampens sound, it's made up of 60 percent recycled material.
As green goes increasingly mainstream, Michael Anschel selects the stand-out products at the 2016 show
Remodelers and builders who want to be proficient in their craft should understand the designs they imitate
Photo: courtesy Skyway Electric & Solar
Past year sees nearly 30% jump in home solar activity
Being a lover and student of old houses is one thing. Owning and carefully remodeling one is another matter.
Brewster McLeod Architects' Jamie McLeod has created one of Colorado’s most sought-after luxury residential architectural firms, known for harmoniously incorporating its designs into nature-filled landscapes. Photo: courtesy Brewster McLeod Architects
A clear understanding of each client's needs and the individual character of their home distinguishes this Colorado firm and ensures repeat customers
The Alexander Group's Alex Dean is nothing if not dedicated to sustainability: He says he eats, sleeps, and dreams about sustainable building. Photo: courtesy The Alexander Group
With a vision toward creating truly durable homes, this Maryland remodeler focuses its efforts on educating clients and providing a range of sustainable options
Photo: courtesy Baldur by Krown Lab
The barn door craze shows no sign of slowing down. Here’s a look at what makes these doors so popular.
Readers improve upon a project presented in the March issue
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Solar can be a lucrative business for those adept at navigating the politics involved