The bottom line on home improvements

Article Abstract:

'Remodeling' magazine's 1995-96 'Cost vs. Value Report' indicates that the best investments among common home improvements include a minor kitchen remodel and the addition of a bathroom to a one-bathroom house. The report provides information about 12 common renovations in 60 US cities.

Prices and rates, Housing

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Fancy fences: you can add a distinctive landscaping element to your yard while enhancing privacy with one of these designer originals

Article Abstract:

Attractive wooden fences can be used to mark the property boundaries of a home and also to add distinctive and interesting architectural touches. The designs and building instructions for four fences, with models ranging from Redwood Lattice to Scenic Slats, are presented.

Cover Story, Fences, Fences (Structures)

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Rest stops: three distinctive backyard projects that offer cool shelter from the hot sun

Article Abstract:

Three elegant backyard structures that can be built as sun shelters are the redwood teahouse, the attached arbor, and the stone-pillar poolhouse. Designs, construction details, and materials needed are provided for each of the easy-to-build projects.

Arbors, Small houses, Gazebos

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