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Sliding Glass Walls

Sliding Glass Walls

What to look for in the three main types of sliding glass doors.

Charleston Sideyard House Idea

Charleston Sideyard House Idea

The classic Southern house type still inspires house designers today.

Anatomy of a Popular House Plan

Anatomy of a Popular House Plan

What makes a plan popular: from laundries and pantries to flexible space.

Innovative Plywood Cabinetry by Kerf Design

Innovative Plywood Cabinetry by Kerf Design

Joyanna interviews the founder of Kerf Design.

Quake Resistant Design

Quake Resistant Design

Basic ways to prepare your house for a seismic event.

Can your counters, faucets, & toilets help you avoid the flu?

Can your counters, faucets, & toilets help you avoid the flu?

Boyce interviews an internationally known microbiologist about kitchen and bath fixtures and other products that aim to kill viruses and bacteria.

Fiber Cement Siding

Fiber Cement Siding

This durable option comes in as many siding styles as wood.

Septic System Basics

Septic System Basics

Essential requirements and advice for installing a new septic system.

Essential home reading: The New Small House

Essential home reading: The New Small House

A new book by architect Katie Hutchison explains how to shape the right small house for you.

A Primer On Screens

A Primer On Screens

Contractor David Jacknin explains what's available in screening for an insect-free porch.

New Furniture for Your Patio, Porch, or Deck

New Furniture for Your Patio, Porch, or Deck

Lydia discovers 8 fresh furniture finds for outdoor living.

Multi-Generation Homes

Multi-Generation Homes

Demand for new homes designed to meet the needs of more than a nuclear family is surging.

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