What happens when two young architects get to be their own clients? Budget constraints are, of course, a given–so things like learning how to hang wallpaper come into play. So does treating the house as a treasure hunt, and finding out what’s hiding under the carpets and painted mantels. And,…

Steps: 1. Start by securing the harness system to the roof, following the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure they’re installed properly.2. Using the push broom, lightly sweep the roof to get off as much of the loose moss as possible.3. Install a zinc strip near the ridge of the roof. When…

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When we say “yard’, it usually has another word in front of it, such as “front”, “side”, or “back”. Those descriptors aren’t just locations, either. They usually imply a function as well. Front yards are the face we present to the world. Back yards are where we live our lives.…

When architects Eric Walter and Steve Mongillo, principals at Seattle-based mwworks, were in the planning phase of this family retreat on Whidbey Island, they met often with the owners to go over their designs. Many times, the clients’ three adult children would attend—and, sometimes, even their teenage grandchildren. Walter and…

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When architect Susan Yun and designer Penelope August paired up to renovate an 1828 Manhattan townhouse for an artist, they weren’t afraid of color. Rather than play it safe with an all-white modern kitchen, Yun and August deployed a palette of purple, marigold, copper, brass, and pink glass. The look,…

On this episode: On the morning of November 8, 2018, the 27,000 residents of Paradise, California woke to an orange glow in the Eastern sky, but it wasn’t the sun. The worst wildfire in a state known for wildfires was heading West. Kevin hears the stories of threes families who…

Lately one high/low hack has been popping up everywhere we look: using bits and pieces of discarded or leftover marble around the house for a luxe look on a budget. Case in point: When we wrote about this Two-Week, $1,000, 500-Square-Foot Rental Overhaul in Bushwick, Brooklyn, design student Kristina Line revealed…

Project details Estimated Time 15-30 minutes Shopping List:Baking sodaTongs Steps:1. Fill an old pot with water and bring it to a simmer. It doesn’t necessarily need to boil.a. NOTE: Once you use this pot for stripping paint, do not use it for cooking food to prevent the risk of ingesting…