A sobering tale of 2 bridges
Infrastructure retrofit hurdles highlight America's sad state of affairs
Jun 15
4 rules of gutter replacement
What you should know if lumping job in with new roof
Jun 1
One man's Guggenheim, another man's toilet
Unconventional design is like an architectural Rorschach
May 18
When is an architect worth paying for?
Architecture by the hour
May 4
Save money on your home addition
Architecture by the hour
Apr 20
Postwar 'crackerbox' look was no accident
How tract houses got their 'flimsy' appearance
Apr 6
An exterior floor plan to complement your home
Redefining 'outdoor living'
Mar 23
Valuable real estate most people overlook
Redefining 'outdoor living'
Mar 9
Home safety risks smaller than we think
No. 1 danger to human life may surprise you
Feb 24
Strange cases of NIMBYism
Putting individual interests first can hurt the greater public good
Feb 10
Flashy kitchens seldom make economic sense
America's obsession with granite, other gimmicks
Jan 27
'Green' technology is no panacea
Illusion of abundance makes us oblivious to waste
Jan 13
2 best ways to boost home's energy efficiency
Why replacing windows is not one of them
Dec 29
Proof that good design matters
In a world of third-rate products, Steve Jobs gave us greatness
Dec 16
Bring back Yankee ingenuity
In today's economy, it pays to handle your own home maintenance
Dec 2
Embracing imperfect architecture
Look to Japan for new take on aesthetics
Nov 18
Exempt building permits from subjective design reviews
How bureaucracy is killing the American dream
Nov 4
Good luck getting a building permit
Bureaucracy overshadows American ideals of homeownership, entrepreneurship
Oct 21
Rags-to-riches stories a fairytale in present-day America?
Bureaucracy overshadows American ideals of homeownership, entrepreneurship
Oct 7
Choose functionality over fashion in home design
Valuing function over fashion
Sep 23