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The Grassroots Race to Save Altadena’s Historic Batchelder Tiles—Before the Bulldozers Move In
The Grassroots Race to Save Altadena’s Historic Batchelder Tiles—Before the Bulldozers Move In
In the Eaton Fire burn zone, fireplaces adorned with Arts and Crafts tiles are among the sole surviving relics of the town’s architectural heritage, and volunteers are on a mission to salvage them.
By Marah Eakin
Striking Ceramic Screens Take a Cramped Madrid Townhouse From Dark to Delightful for $309K
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From the Archive: When Two Families Pooled Their Resources to Renovate an Old Handbag Factory
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Before & After: A Family Writes a New Chapter for One of the Oldest Homes in the Hudson Valley
The late-1600s residence was “livable,” but a couple made it theirs with a kitchen for entertaining, spacious en suites, and custom delft tile.
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An architect spends just over $1 million on modular units to create a custom property for herself and her son’s family.
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How activists sold voters on an excess compensation payroll tax on corporations.
This U.K. Home’s Oz-Green Shell Is Actually a Sustainability Move
The copper wrap minimizes solar gain, shielding windows from the sun and providing ventilation with two “ears” that perk up on either side.
For $485K, You Can Nab a Shipping Container Home in Marfa
The rustic desert getaway comes with a guest suite and a rooftop deck that’s perfect for stargazing.

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