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A perforated brick brise-soleil fills this lush home with diffuse daylight and cooling breezes.
I-Beam Transforms a Humdrum Long Island Home Into a Calm Oasis
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21 Storage Solutions to Keep Your Home Office Shipshape
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14 Space Heaters to Keep You Toasty All Winter Long
The weather outside may be frightful, but it’s easy to keep your home or office delightfully warm with these affordable picks.
7 Stress-Free Ways to Keep Your White Kitchen Spotless
No need to shy away from a brilliant, white kitchen—these pointers will keep your space sparkling clean.
How to Keep a Fresh and Tidy Home, According to a Trailblazing Vacuum Designer
Joseph Guerra, founder of Airsign and Guerra Office, offers his tips and tricks for cleaning house.
Our Favorite New Kitchen Accessories Will Keep You Organized This Year
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A Modular Beach Home in Australia Allows One Family to Keep an Eye on the Surf
An L-shaped prefab in New South Wales draws in light from the north and captures views of the surf.
These Off-the-Grid Cabins in Belgium Keep Their Locations Secret Until You Book
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A Seattle Backyard Becomes a Calm Oasis For Two Book Lovers
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The Everyday Carry of an Architect: Dan Weber
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This Brooklyn Boutique Is an Oasis of Calm in the Busy City
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“Pulltab is Melissa and myself. We do all the drawings, and everything else—including answering our own phones.” - Jon Handley
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