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The Ups and Downs of Staircase Design

Stairs can literally be the great uniter.  Unfortunately, they’re also the great divider in so many older homes and an area ripe for improvement. If you do decide to tear out and replace a stair, what should you consider for the new design? Here are a few guidelines to consider.

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When Baby Makes Three…

For many of us living in the city, space is at a premium. So, when you're about to grow your family, what do you do? The answer doesn't have to be that you need a bigger home. Here, Anne walks you through how to solve for three, without moving to a bigger house.

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Home Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality is really important for you and your family's health. So, what can you do to make sure that your home stays healthy? Here are a few warning signs to watch for, and some tips and rules to adopt to improve your home's indoor air quality.

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What is Passive House?

There are a lot of terms out there in the world of green building – it can be overwhelming! In this post, we explore Passive House. What is it? What does it mean to build that way? And, why would you want to?

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A House Built for LEGO

While the title of this post isn't 100% true (there were other driving factors aside from the wonderful little plastic bricks), this Houzz article does a great job of walking you through Jeff's recent remodel of his own house.

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Bungalow West: Second-Floor Addition to a Bungalow – Exterior Street View
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Bungalow West Project Review

Bungalow West is one of our favorite projects. Here, Jeff shares some of the behind-the-scenes details of how the design evolved, and there are even some amazing "before" and "after" shots.

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Remodeling Your Brick House

What should you consider when remodeling a brick house? Sure, brick is just another conventional building material, but remodeling a brick home presents some unique design challenges. Here’s what to look out for and think about when you’re considering a remodeling a house made of brick.

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