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One of the most successful methods for deterring rainwater intrusion into walls is the rain screen approach.

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What do you know about "Universal Design"? Accessible products are marketed to accommodate people with disabilities.

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Recessed light fixtures, also called downlights or cans, are popular with homeowners because they provide controlled lighting, have low maintenance, and are somewhat concealed from view.

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What do you know about "Universal Design"?

on January 26,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

How many doubting looks are cast at the mere mention of fluorescent lighting in a home?

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Keeping all those recyclables in your kitchen can be messy and take up too much space; but we all know how important recycling is for us and the environment.

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The roots of America's love affair with the porch run deep.

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Every new home, in one way or another, reflects its owners and their priorities. After all, this is the true definition of a custom home-- one that is designed to fit the lives of its inhabitants...

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How important is good attic ventilation?

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You plan to build your dream home.

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During the past three decades I have traveled extensively throughout the South, observing thousands of old homes that survive from another era.

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Hold the Living Room, Please!

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Sometime in the past few years, the trend watchers told us that people were turning away from nightclubs and bars.

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Up until a few years ago, the term "home office" called up images in many people's minds of that dark room where Mike Brady retreated every evening.

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In the early days of indoor plumbing, fancy, decorative wash basins were attainable only by the wealthy.

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Perhaps the most important feature to look for in a kitchen cabinet is quality of construction.

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Americans continuously search for ways to combat the rigors of daily life. We long for relaxation and relish it whenever the opportunity arises.

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The kitchen of the '90s reflects the growing tendency of family members to use this room as a hub of daily activities.

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Today, kitchens and baths serve as the busiest rooms in many homes.

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If you're living (or planning to live) with a bathroom that threatens to match Groucho's description, you know it's no laughing matter.