I recently had the extreme pleasure of speaking with Elena Colombo, a classically trained artist and architectural designer who has redefined what a fire feature is. Elena has married both sides of her brain to …
Written by: Bob
Architecture, Building Materials, Green, News
No, I’m not suggesting you fashion a magic wand out of bamboo, as the title might imply. However, according to BamCore CEO Hal Hinkle, timber bamboo is the most eco-friendly building material on the market …
Written by: Anne Marie
The first time I heard of tiny house communities was as I prepared to move to Colorado in 2013. I was forced to downsize in a big way. I didn’t have the luxury of time …
Written by: Anne Marie
Architecture, Decks, How To, Woodworking
There’s nothing like a gazebo for relaxing in the yard with friends and family. Beat the heat and the high cost by building it yourself! Granted, the materials will run you hundreds of dollars and …
Written by: Steve
Architecture, Building Materials, Decks, DIY Discussion, How To
I moved to Atlanta about 5 years ago and one of the things I noticed about this city is that they seem to go through building style phases. I can almost tell just by looking at …
Written by: Karen
Architecture, Featured, Gardening, How To
WARNING: Building domes can be very addictive…Building a dome may be one of humankind’s earliest D.I.Y. projects. Dome shelters, framed with the curved tusks of mastodon are among the oldest structures unearthed by archaeologists. Wigwams …
Written by: Rich
Architecture, DIY Discussion, Green, How To, Resources
A couple of years ago, an architect friend approached me with an oddball project. Since I am generally known as the king of oddball projects, she knew that I would be hooked as soon as …
Written by: Rich
Architecture, Building Materials, How To, Landscaping
So how much difference can a porch railing make, anyhow? You’ll see at the end, in the incredible “after” pic. The above shot is what my daughter and her husband’s house looked like when they …
Written by: Phil
Architecture, Building Materials, Featured, How To
Does your dark, tiny kitchen have you feeling a bit claustrophobic? Trying to keep track of other household members, but having trouble due to a pesky, inconveniently placed wall? Fear not! With a bit of …
Written by: Phil
There are few things that dominate the facade of homes more than their garage doors. According to Clopay, garage doors represent up to 40 percent of a home’s façade. That can either work for your …
Written by: Marc Lyman