So a homeowner calls you and asks you why the windows in his new (and expensive) home don’t have any trim like the house he…
curb appeal
When beauty and brawn meet in one package it’s worth a second look. The IWP Aurora custom fiberglass doors/jamb packages and the Simpson impact-resistant Mastermark…
For customers hoping their roof can be more art than asphalt, materials like quarried slate and thick cedar shakes come into play. They’re timelessly beautiful…
The hallmark of what building scientists call a water-managed wall system is that it does two things: First, it recognizes that all wall systems leak….
I love the modern materials that go into doors theses days — everything from MDF to fiberglass — but there’s still nothing like the look,…
I’m surprised Boeing hasn’t called to use our air-tunnel dining room to test new products. Despite the fact that it is inches away from a…
For many homeowners, adding a deck can lead naturally to thinking about ways to connect the new outdoor living space with the inside of the…
We love our retaining wall! Beyond the commanding presence and usable front yard we’ve gained–forget the mower gymnastics of the former yard– the wood wall creates…