Sit a spell

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The back porch of a new home on Spring Island, SC, boasts of a commanding view of the lush Lowcountry landscape. The secret lies in a masterful layering of the deck, the center porch, a smaller screened porch, a sunny breakfast room and windows that allow one to enjoy the scenery on any day and in any season.

Author: Nesmith, Lynn

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Hill County haven

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Local materials and fine craftsmanship were used to make a new ranch house in Hill Country, TX, more open and inviting. Architect Stephen Chambers divided the house into a set of wings. Deep covered porches and stone terraces provide shade by the pool.

Author: Nesmith, Lynn
Description and travel, Ranch houses, Hill County, Texas

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Always in season

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Issues concerning the designs of sheltered open-air porches are presented, with reference made the importance of blending a porch in to the rest of the house and garden.

Author: Nesmith, Lynn

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Subjects list: Design and construction, Porches
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