BOWERSTON, OHIO – For homeowners and experienced DIYers Jamie and Jamison Rantz, a mixture of Hickory and iron proved the winning combination for their basement stairway. Following the popular trend of mixing woods and metals in the home, the Rantz family got exactly what they wanted — a transitional look that’s not too modern and not too traditional. “We […]
By Rob Robillard Using pre-made cabinets in your kitchen remodel is a great way to save on construction costs. With the right techniques, you can easily make stock cabinets look custom. Kitchen designer James Forsaith and I have been working together for 28 years. We joined forces again to incorporate a multiple discipline design, using different materials and fabrication to […]
An Alchemy of Art and Science What Damien Georis understands about residential construction, he learned by making wine. Damien Georis grew up in a Belgian farmhouse built in 1750, maintained for generations, and ultimately remodeled by his father, a process that ignited his own interest in residential renovation and design. Today, he makes his home in a very different landscape […]
When Drees Homes decided to participate in the 2020 Parade of Homes in Durham, Orange and Chatham (N.C.) Counties, they wanted to make a big impression. What was needed was a “stand out stairway” inside the 3,619-square foot home. The Drees team started where they usually do when needing solid product advice — with their supplier, BMC. That’s how the […]
The stunningly beautiful Hoefling House in Boulder, CO should be the poster home for energy efficiency and green building in America By Ken Shallcross The client’s design brief called for a clean, bold, and original modern design. They asked Rodwin Architecture for a very site-specific plan that would meet the highest levels of sustainability, while not compromising aesthetics or functionality. […]
The new ColorReader EZ, a pocket-sized color identification and matching tool for DIY-ers, makes it a breeze to identify the colors of everyday objects or building materials (like tile or wallpaper) to inspire a paint color choice for your project. The EZ can be used to measure and match that perfect vibrant red from your favorite nailpolish color (for say […]
Novik, a brand of Derby Building Products, has introduced new Artisan Cut within the NovikStone product line. Delivering authentic, unmatched natural stone looks, Novik’s Artisan Cut offers a striking, multi-color stone appearance that will complement any siding. Perfect for exterior accents, foundation coverings, and knee wall cladding, Artisan Cut offers an innovative, realistic appearance in an easy-to-install panel. […]
Sleek and graceful, stairways replicating waterfalls by using Metal Panel Systems are one of the hottest trends in the building industry. Designed with a flowing handrail that ends at the floor, the elegant waterfall system complements contemporary or urban home designs. L.J. Smith® Stair Systems, the leading stair systems manufacturer in the industry, offers Metal Panel Systems in Linear Collection. […]
For homeowner Jaclyn Dryden, the magic of moulding involves her secret weapon: corner and plinth blocks. Using these decorative blocks enables Dryden and other DIYers to quickly surround interior doorways without the hassles of mitering corners. “Making miter cuts is intimidating to many people, myself included,” says Dryden, chief influencer with Hello Betty Company. “Whether you use rosettes, blocks, connectors […]
Thanks to a four-season entertainment room, poolside parties happen throughout the year at the Hardwick home in Kokomo, Ind. Created with two durable, almost all-glass garage doors from Haas Door, the structure is ready for year-round activities and gatherings. “We’ve received a ton of compliments on these garage doors,” says homeowner Carl Hardwick. “And, during the recent quarantine, we’ve even […]
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