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Condensation and Mold
As humidity levels rise, water problems occur—here are some causes and remedies for them
Demystifying Remodeling
Five key questions to demystify home renewal—from personal vision to budgeting and beyond
Eichler Air Conditioning
The cool concept behind mini-split HVAC—a quiet, compact, energy-efficient option
Eichler Windows and Doors
Windows, windows everywhere: the pride and peril of life in a house with all that glass
Energy Efficiency: Modern Dream, Green Machine
15 eco-conscious ways to make your home the best that it can be
Plan for Remodeling Design
Design-planning do's and don'ts: at the crossroads of home improvement fulfillment
Prefabulous or Fad?
Designers and builders of prefabricated homes go modern and green—but what lies ahead?
Roof Insulation
Vital foam-roof upgrades add comfort, lower utility bills, and enhance your home's value
Roofing Survival Guide
Re-roofing your modern home: useful tips and roof systems to get the job done
Roofing: Why Flat is Beautiful
A modern home's flat roof embodies design purity, accentuated living space
Steel Houses: Steel Ideal
Meet 12 California classics: Are these the Golden State's finest modern steel houses?
Strengs Go Prefab
The Strengs' factory-builts were more than a mere challenge