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Cape Cod Cottages are typically fitted with double-hung windows with rectangular muntins on both the top and bottom sashes. Similar to shown: Andersen 400 Series Woodwright vinyl-clad double-hungs Craftsman Bungalows often have a combination of double-hungs and casements. Both types share a common element: geometric and eye-catching muntin patterns. Similar to shown: Kolbe Heritage Series Sterling double-hungs or casements Modern For this bold style that celebrates sleekness, architects favor large, unadorned sliders and fixed picture windows grouped to create walls of glass....

How Do You Remodel a Small Bathroom? You have to think about the function, appearance, fixtures and storage—along with how much room you have. Structural Considerations and Requirements A full bath requires a minimum of 36 to 40 sq. ft. The finished room must measure at least 5 ft. in one direction to accommodate a tub. Building codes typically require 32x32 in. (finished dimensions) for a shower; if you have the space, larger is better....

From Attic to Suite Retreat Sometimes in the search for more living space there’s no place to look but up. When Alan Koch bought this 1933 cottage in Portland, Oregon, he knew he’d be finishing the 600-square-foot attic sooner rather than later. And since he worked at home, Alan hankered for a light, bright office where he could spread out. By tapping the upstairs, he figured he could carve out just such a space, as well as a comfortable master suite, reserving downstairs bedrooms for guests and TV viewing....

But selecting the best home insurance company for you can be difficult. There are many home insurance companies that offer service in Jacksonville, Florida, but they can vary in terms of coverage, cost, quality of customer service, and more. The This Old House Reviews Team has evaluated the top home insurance companies in Jacksonville to help you find the best fit for you. Jacksonville’s Top 4 Homeowners Insurance Companies The highest-rated homeowners insurance companies in Jacksonville include: Jacksonville’s top home insurance companies provide comprehensive coverage, a wide selection of optional endorsements, high-quality customer service, and reasonable monthly rates....

Shown: The new garage-and-master-suite addition mirrors the gabled form of the original Victorian-era house. When finished, the addition will display identical exterior details.Weather-resistant barrier: VaproShield; Sheathing: Huber Engineered Woods; Exterior trim: Claymark Tru-Pine Giulian’s worry was understandable. While the Queen Anne in the beachside Pier Neighborhood of Narragansett, Rhode Island, was an old-house lover’s delight with its stained-glass windows, embellished bargeboards, and medley of shingle styles, it was also in pitiful disrepair....

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Fire Pit Safety Tips For owners and soon-to-be owners of these crowd-pleasing bastions of warmth, here are some important tips that will keep you, your children and pets, and friends safe. All About Fire Pits 1. Fire pit clearance: How far does a fire pit have to be away from the house? Before striking the match, never place a pit closer than 10 feet from anything flammable, including your house and overhead tree branches....

They also can be produced in an array of wood-look styles—from the familiar, like maple or walnut, to exotic species, like tigerwood and cumaru—that are quite different from what most people associate with the material. “Strand-woven has changed bamboo’s reputation from an eco product to a major player, delivering the look and durability of Brazilian hardwoods for two-thirds the cost,” says Joel Hirshberg, president of Green Building Supply, which has been selling bamboo floors for 16 years....

What is ROCKWOOL? ROCKWOOL is a company that manufactures stone wool insulation. Also known as mineral wool, stone wool is created by spinning molten rock and minerals with steel slag to create a cotton-candy-like wool product. Pressed into rolls and sheets, stone wool creates incredibly effective insulation with sound-absorbing and fire-resistant properties. It installs like any batt insulation in the wall cavity, but it can be either flexible or rigid, delivering a full scale of solutions to match your needs....

As you seek the best cooling mattress to help with banishing body heat, there are plenty of factors to consider. Some materials naturally allow more air to circulate to help cool you down. Others offer advanced cooling technologies, like gel beads or mineral infusions to help draw heat away from your body. And of course, hot sleepers must consider the same performance factors as any other mattress shoppers, like comfort, support, spine alignment, price, warranty, and more....

There are a wide range of home security systems available in Birmingham, but they offer different packages and equipment at different costs. Keep reading to learn about the best home security systems in Birmingham that the This Old House Reviews Team has conducted extensive research on. Top 6 Home Security Systems in Birmingham ADT: Best Overall Vivint: Best for Smart Home Integration SimpliSafe: Best for Easy Installation Frontpoint: Best for Smartphone Integration Abode: Best for Customization Alder: Best for Medical Alerts...

These dozen hip spots have affordable homes, supportive communities and lots of ways to get out and meet people. Anchorage, Alaska Unlike other Alaskan cities, Anchorage didn’t start out as a fishing town or mining camp. Established as a port for the Alaska Railroad in 1914, transportation—both commercial (two airports) and military (two bases)—has long since dominated the economy. But it’s the unique blend of urban sophistication and rustic charm that entices over 40 percent of the Alaskan population to live here....