July/ August 2004

Feature Articles

Patio Doors
Replace a sticky slider or make a wall of glass -- today's patio doors are stylish, durable, and secure
by Scott Gibson

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Balancing Cost and Style
A basic box embellished in just the right places saves an architect money on her first home
by Erica Broberg

The Greening of a '50s Kitchen
A couple plans a renovation with family meals -- and the environment -- in mind
by Ginger and David Peabody

Make the Most of Inherited Furniture
Refinish, reconfigure, relocate -- or when all else fails, let it go
by Lauri Ward

Lighting Up a Half-Bath
By day, a skylight shines on the walls, and at night, incandescent fixtures mimic the sun
by Jefferson Kolle

The Lowdown on Platform Beds
Clean lines and hidden storage without the bulk of box springs
by Maria LaPiana

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Taking Basements to a New Level
Effective lighting, space planning, and storage are even more important below grade
by MaNicole Goldman

A Busy Family Branches Out
A sensible addition brings more to this home than a few new rooms
by Maria LaPiana

Out on the Porch
A Virginia family's screened porch recalls simpler days
by MDebra Judge Silber


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Patio Doors, Balancing Cost and Style, The Greening of a '50s Kitchen, Make the Most of Inherited Furniture, Lighting Up a Half-Bath, The Lowdown on Platform Beds, Taking Basements to a New Level, A Busy Family Branches Out, Out on the Porch