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Design DictionaryFace Frame
Cabinets get their strength from it, but modern cabinets sometimes go without
Full StoryDesign DictionaryEyebrow Dormer
This well-named window lifts a facade and brings light and air to the space inside
Full StoryGreen BuildingZero Net Energy: A Hardworking-House Term to Know
Homes that consume only as much energy as they produce by renewable means are a goal for builders. Learn what ZNE means for you
Full StoryDesign DictionaryPocket Door
This doors pulls a disappearing act by sliding out of sight on a track
Full StoryDesign DictionaryCurtain Wall
Hung from rather than part of a building's structure, a curtain wall is usually made of glass
Full StoryDesign DictionaryMiter
A miter cuts right to the point with beveled edges on moldings, cabinet doors and more
Full StoryDesign DictionaryTrestle
This table element adds design flair without sacrificing stability
Full StoryDesign DictionaryStacked Stone
Using stacked stone for walls, fireplaces and more requires a patient approach to placement
Full StoryDesign DictionarySkip-Peeled Logs
Skip peeling strips aways some of a log's inner bark for rustic appeal
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