The saga of a family that wanted all the modern conveniences-and character too
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watertown inale
A QUEEN ANNE REBORN IN ALL HER MAJESTY
By BRAD LEWLEY12 min
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an american craftsman
TREE FRAMER
Jack Sobon builds storybook houses that celebrate nature’s unpredictable curves
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THE GREAT AMERICAN HOUSE
CLASSICAL GRANDEUR
Melrose, a gracious Greek Revival in Natchez, Mississippi, embodies an appealing combination of elegance and practicality
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ASK NORM
“Insulating a ceiling with fiberglass or cellulose will do little to block out noises overhead. Polyicynene, an expanding foam, is a more effective sound barrier.”
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TRANSFORMATION
Saving the Ranch
A new kitchen is the key to the 1950s suburban classic
By CURTIS RIST8 min
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dream house
STONE FACED
Dressing a foundation with rocks gathered from fields and riverbeds gives bland concrete a lively expression
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UPDATE
Got Lead?
Smart ways to deal with layers of risky paint
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up front
HOUSE CALLS WITH STEVE
Building better kitchens and baths My interest in cooking stems from my interest in eating. As the oldest of six kids, I learned at an early age to fend for myself in the kitchen. My first significant culinary experiment was a stupendous Dagwood sandwich utilizing all the food groups.