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Build an Eichler-Esque Home—or Whatever You Dream Up—With These Customizable Prefab Frames
Build an Eichler-Esque Home—or Whatever You Dream Up—With These Customizable Prefab Frames
Blue Sky Building Systems makes steel structures to your specifications, whether for a suburban dwelling or Joshua Tree retreat.
By Kelly Dawson
Budget Breakdown: He Remixed His Janky Shed Into a Design Studio for $6K
Almo Troup repurposes nearly all of the materials from a tumbledown shack to create a dreamy, minimalist workspace in his backyard.
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When Did Cookware Get So...Toylike?
While DTC brands are churning out products that could fit into Fisher-Price sets, play kitchens for actual kids are becoming increasingly muted and “adult.”
Hawaii Has a Severe Housing Shortage. Will Allowing Counties to Ban Short-Term Rentals Help?
In an attempt to create affordable housing, Governor Josh Green signed SB2919, which allows counties to ban vacation rentals across the state.
This Melbourne Apartment Has the Coolest Solution for Exposed Pipes
A remodel turned them into a focal point with a bright orange paint job that matches the fixtures.
I Found a Sleek Carry-On Bag That Does It All
My tiny carry-on suitcase fits everything I need for a week away, from a portable clothing steamer to my entire skincare routine—and more.
On Canada’s Sunshine Coast, a Radiant Green-Roofed Home Asks $1.75M
Spanning nearly 4,000 square feet, the six-bedroom residence frames spectacular water and mountain views, and it comes with a guest suite.
In San Jose, a Refreshed Eichler With an Aqua Front Door Seeks $2.3M
After a revamp by Klopf Architecture, the 1960 home dazzles with crisp, white interiors, polished concrete floors, and floor-to-ceiling glazing.
Are We Heading for Another Attempted Waterbed Revival?
Though it’s hardly the first time there’s been talk of a comeback, new sleep-focused consumer trends may be turning the tide.

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