Other stories by Emily Wittbrodt

  • Adaptive-reuse project on 19th-century hospital

    A clever adaptive-reuse project saves a 19th-century state hospital from demolition and proves profitable.

  • The latest sink products

    From fireclay and ceramic to cast acrylic and stainless, today's basins range from traditional to trendy. Read on to get “in sink” with the latest products.

  • Pinned Down

    For fine woodworking, the finish carpenters at Troost Bros. use nothing but SENCO's FinishPro 10 Micro Pinner, president Jeff Troost says. The pneumatic nailer weighs just 2.25 pounds and drives 1/2-inch to 1-inch 23-gauge micro pins. According to Troost, the tool is so accurate that upon nailing,

  • Making the Cut

    Having set his first tile when we was just 10 years old, Bill Vincent knows the importance of having a dependable tile saw.

  • What's Cooking

    From the looks of it, the 2-Oven Aga Cooker (shown in pistachio) doesn't appear much different from your average range. But it is.

  • Open Invitation

    When Ebrahim Nana and his brothers founded Nana Wall Systems in the late '80s, there were just three or four small companies that made sliding and bi-fold glass wall systems, he says. Today, according to Nana, his Mill Valley, Calif., company has more than 50 competitors.

  • Doors

    Whether it's aluminum-clad, fiberglass, or wood, or for an entry, a patio, or an interior, the look for doors is clearly glass. But the glass can be decorative, creating a dramatic entry; functional, insulating and soundproofing the home's exits; or practical, allowing increased light and producing...

  • Flooring

    The latest technology offers a myriad of flooring options without sacrificing style. Aluminum-oxide technology enhances scratch and wear resistance, and color-streaking processes expand the array of available finishes.

  • Kitchen Lighting

    Pendants, track lighting, and recessed downlights, both decorative and functional, comprise a wide range of lighting options that make the kitchen really shine.

  • Agencies promote energy efficiency

    Three governmental agencies have spearheaded an extensive initiative to promote energy efficiency.