ers, I have noticed some of you discussing your reclaiming and salvaging achievements in the Remarks section of contributor Bud Dietrich’s ideabook Salvaged Materials Triumph as All-Stars of Sustainability. So tell us more. What types of things have you flashed, retrieved, repurposed or reused through your residence? We’d really like to see more of your […]
With a lot of gusto and a healthy bit of warning, step into the world of power tools. You’ll be amazed at the professional outcomes of your projects. There are many tools for numerous uses. Picking the best one for your project is half of the battle, and learning how to use it is an […]
A transom is a window placed above the top frame of a window or door. Historically, when ceilings were higher and heating and cooling systems were rudimentary, transom windows were an essential part of a home’s ventilation. They are mostly decorative now and often fixed in place, even though they can be installed so that […]
If you had to imagine the earliest material known to man, wood would probably come to mind. Believe chimpanzees using twigs to suck termites — this material has been put to use by those of us with opposable thumbs for ages. As such, it is difficult to think of a use to the material that […]
For most of us, a French landscape is also a formal landscape, and therein lies its appeal. Believe Versailles, possibly the most famous French garden area. It has a different look and feel that set it apart from its own Italian neighbors to the south as well as its British neighbors to the north east. […]
A lot people live in tiny houses with trees that are minimal. However, as comfy as they are, they can start to feel cramped and stifling. A large part of furniture can overwhelm the space — occasionally it won’t even fit through the doorway. As a concert pianist, I had no space for a piano […]
Five years ago, Richard and Rachel Funk drove around the Tarrytown neighborhood of West Austin and fell in love with a townhouse still under construction. Richard believes himself a true Austinite and understood right away they’d call this place home. Ever since that time, the couple designed their townhouse after a simple, elegant and modern […]
Jennifer Holmes, the blogger behind Dear Lillie, moved into this Williamsburg, Virginia, townhouse along with her loved ones nearly four decades ago when an opportunity arose for her husband to coach at William and Mary College. In her signature style, Holmes transformed the simple home into a stylish home that matches the traditional appearance of […]
This Regional Modern Excursion of Home architecture in the United States ends overlooking the Pacific Ocean. These houses in and around Los Angeles can be seen as a summation of the show, which often dealt with the forming of type towards important views. The setting sun over the expansive Pacific is as clear a view […]
Can you always notice a pile of discarded shipping pallets beyond the loading areas of your favorite shops and think,”what a waste?” Luckily, finding inventive ways to reuse unwanted transport pallets in the house is turning into a sexy DIY trend. The selection of thoughts is limitless, but here’s a good start to a basic […]