Lumber, timber, studs, sticks — whatever you call it, the material is the same: timber. Houses in North America are nearly all built at least partly with timber; it’s simple to use, it is lightweight but strong, and it readily allows for future structural changes. Wood’s universal sizing allows for quick, predictable structure, and also […]
When I was 8 years old, I received my first bedroom. It was not much bigger than a walk in cupboard — actually, it’s used as a closet today — but I loved it back then because it was mine. I’d while away the hours rearranging things to get maximum usage out of every inch. […]
It is a quietly impressive chemical: simple kinds of a garage, a home and two guest cottages on 4 acres in Three Rivers, California. Architect Polly Osborne remodeled the buildings to nestle into the Sierra foothills landscape, which she filled with indigenous trees and plants. A brand new net-zero garage and fitness space, complete with […]
Using architectural salvage will make all of the difference in retaining an older home’s unique character and fashion during renovations. With this 1906 colonial house in New Castle, New Hampshire, span components such as this reclaimed door enhance the home’s character. The exterior door, finish with a patchwork of antique glass and a mail slot, […]
Turquoise stained flooring, a bright yellow wall and crisp, modern cabinetry — you might not guess this was once Grandma’s kitchen. Architect Mark Lawrence inherited this house from his grandparents, and while he looked forward to owning a home with so many memories, he was not certain how to make it his very own. The […]
Dirty windows can seriously diminish the amount of sunshine that enters your home, thus making winter days even gloomier than they actually are. That’s why it’s so important to do window replacement before the winter starts so that you can at least have some natural light entering your home, that’ll lift your mood when it’s […]
Ten years back Rachelle Spero seen her friend, ceramic artist Ayumi Horie, who had been in the process of renovating a schoolhouse linked into a church constructed in 1898. Wires were hanging anywhere, there was water damage and it had been in need of structural help. Spero publicly admits how cynical she had been. But […]
Erika Senft Miller knows that a comfy dream home doesn’t happen overnight. “My design philosophy is to let things evolve. Moving into a home and growing into it as a family takes time,” she states. A physical therapist, Erika put this philosophy into practice with her doctor husband, John, and their two daughters during more […]
After World War II, the Federal Interstate Highway System allowed easy access for millions of families to populate subdivided farmland out every significant city in the United States. Flat, dry land with good soils for structural support and for receiving the new homes’ septic flow were gobbled up by suburban sprawl for a production. However, […]
OK, Texas gardeners, we are back in business this past year. March signifies the end of freezing temperatures and the commencement of our spring planting frenzy, so there is much to keep us occupied. Stay focused with this month’s checklist — but keep in mind to always check with the regional garden experts for your […]