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Choice Window Treatments: Curtain Call for Comfort
Reducing exposure to unwanted glare, heat and the eyes of the world
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 Electrical Conduits
Buried trouble and challenges: subsurface Eichler atrium conduit dies a lingering death
Eichler Lighting
Beyond the usual Eichler challenges, there are viable options to improve interior lighting
Eichler Radiant Heating
Common questions and vital answers for keeping your home's radiant heat healthy
Eichler Roofing
In search of the perfect roofing system—no single 'right' answer for everyone
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
Leak Detection Experts
Meet the 'leak detectives' and their ultra-modern devices that sniff out holes in your home's pipes
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
Shake, Rattle...and Retrofit
Protecting your home and family against the next major earthquake
Six Myths of Eichler Radiant Heating
Six myths tied to your radiant heat system: surviving winter by warming up to reality
Steel Houses: Steel Ideal
Meet 12 California classics: Are these the Golden State's finest modern steel houses?