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Creating the Poetry House

Salvaged materials and unorthodox building methods are used to create a small, sacred structure

Designing a front porchOnline Membership Required

Although size and style are vital to a successful porch, don't ignore the importance of materials and craftsmanship

Sheds With Style

To eliminate backyard clutter, confine it in a small outbuilding with panache

Designing a grilling stationOnline Membership Required

An architect offers safe, practical tips for building this open-air cooktop

A Kitchen Opens Wide to the OutdoorsOnline Membership Required

Walls fold away at one corner to let this room mingle with a hillside meadow

A Closer Look: At Home on a Hilltop

Straddling a Sonoma ridge, this contemporary house is an edgy mix of weathered boards, corrugated metal, and a plan that invites outdoor living

In the Golden Gate's shadow

By creating more than just an entryway, craftsman Julian Hodges transcends the idea of conventional gate construction

Video: Great Gates for Any House

A California gate builder and artist demonstrates the intricacies of crafting a quatrefoil

At Home on a HilltopOnline Membership Required

Straddling a Sonoma ridge, this contemporary house is an edgy mix of weathered boards, corrugated metal, and a plan that invites outdoor living

Planning an Outdoor Kitchen

Design consultant and author Deborah Krasner says homeowners should first assess their needs when planning outdoor spaces.

The Barnage

A woodshop/studio/kitchen with deck built on a shoestring by a Fine Homebuilding editor in his spare time

Great Outdoor KitchensOnline Membership Required

Well designed and equipped, these open-air kitchens showcase smart ideas for deck, backyard, or rooftop entertaining

Downsize and UpscaleOnline Membership Required

A planned community's modest model home raises the bar for production houses

New England Style Moves Out WestOnline Membership Required

Cross-gabled windows and a two-story gallery funnel light into the heart of the house

How to Cope With a Beautiful SiteOnline Membership Required

Don't force the footprint. Let the surroundings choose the palette, and plan plenty of outdoor rooms.

Greenhouses and Potting Sheds

A dedicated outdoor workspace--whether used for nurturing plants or storing tools--can make tending the yard much less of a chore.

Squeezing the Most From a Master-Bath AdditionOnline Membership Required

A compact master bathroom provides inspiration for a secluded backyard spa

Make the Most of a Small AdditionOnline Membership Required

A first-floor master suite maintains the scale of the house and creates a courtyard out back

Two Houses, One Home

With children in one wing and parents in another, the great room brings everyone together

The Small House Done WellOnline Membership Required

Proper scale and great details make 1200 sq. ft. an interesting place to live

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