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Green Basement Renovation: Adding Under a Home
When the owners of this home in Bridgewater, Connecticut called in contractor Andy Engel to convert a portion of their basement into a rec room, they weren’t sure how far…
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Sunroom Addition in Rhode Island
The goal was to raise sustainability but not costs The owners of this traditional Rhode Island home wanted to better express their eclectic taste when upgrading their cramped porch to…
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Weatherization: Low-Cost, High-Return Energy Upgrades
Each year, Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) uses state funding to weatherize about 100 homes. On this 100-year-old two-story home, and others like it, weatherization crews have performed a…
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A Durable Deck Ties This Home to the Landscape
The large, wraparound deck not only creates a nice bridge between the house and back yard, it helps balance the entire house on the property. The eastern exposure is elevated…
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Remodel Project: Home Office
First, Look for Underutilized Spaces That Can Be Adapted in a House
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Remodel Project: Bathroom
While You're Updating the Fixtures, Don't Forget about Water, Moisture, and Ventilation Issues
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Remodel Project: Gut Rehab
Respect the Original, Reuse What You Can, and Update for the Next 100 Years
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Remodel Project: Finished Basement
It May Be Cheap Living Space, but There Are Special Codes and Considerations
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Remodel Project: Outdoor Add-Ons
A Good Design Can Have High Utility and Low Environmental Impact
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Remodel Project: Deep Energy Retrofit
Insulation, Air Sealing, & HVAC Offer Chances to Slash Energy Bills