Plastic gutters should not be on anyone's home improvement list
Resale value hurt by improper access to rear bedroom
'Approach preservation from posterity's point of view'
Freeways, seismic upgrades 'deprive public of splendid buildings'
Changing tastes, development pressures influence buildings' demise
So why do Americans still desire space-wasting 'McMansions'?
Consult engineer to determine which seismic retrofit program is best for your home
Architect advises minimum dimensions for accommodating hallways, toilets, sinks
Door-lock hardware should be removed prior to beginning work
Europeans turn old industrial buildings into apartments, retail space
