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The Top 10 Things an Architect Learns from Vacation

When you are starting and building a company, it's hard to convince yourself that you should allow yourself (maybe even force yourself) to take vacations. Here, Jeff lists the top ten things that he's learned from making a point of taking some time off to travel.

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Top Ten Things to Consider in a Home Bar

What features does your dream basement bar have? Dim lighting? A pool table? A karaoke machine? To each his own, but there are definitely some things you'll want to give some serious consideration. Here are our top ten.

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An Architect’s Own Remodel and Lessons Learned

Architects are our own worst clients. Here is Jeff's story of remodeling his own house and the lessons learned.

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Built-In Dog Furniture and Casework

Dogs not only provide lots of love, they provide opportunities for creating amazing built-in cabinets or spaces that are suited just for them. Here are some fun examples of built-in cabinets and spaces meant just for them. And, bonus: check out the list of other things to consider when designing with a dog in mind.

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How Much Time to Plan for a Remodel or House Project

When you just are dying to update one particular thing in your house, it's a good idea to just slow down for a sec, and make sure you have a master plan. You'll be kicking yourself if you end up redoing something you've already put money into. Here are some planning tips.

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Christmas Lights for Architects

Christmas lights are far too much work to take seriously. Here are some thoughts on how to blow apart convention and have a great time with crazy Christmas lights on your house or apartment building.

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Great Reasons to Add a Built-In Bench to Your Project

When we say, “built-ins“ — do you think cabinets and bookshelves? A lot of people do, but one of our favorite types of built-ins is a built-in bench — here’s why, in the words of a few of Board & Vellum’s interior designers.

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