1 old house + 1 old house = A new old house

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An 18th-century structure that was mere weeks away from being demolished was salvaged by a couple and used to build an addition to their existing home. The prize of their efforts was the building's centuries-old chestnut post-and-beam framing that they re-erected and used as the addition's structural skeleton.

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Today's master craftsmen are turning out some extraordinary architectural details

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Copper is being increasingly used to make fanciful, yet functional elements like rooftops, ornaments and show pieces. Copper is being chosen for exterior details because it is long-lasting, malleable at room temperature and can be sculpted into detailed forms.

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Pool's out 'til summer: Closing down the swimming hole when autumn's chill hits the air

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A pool should be subjected to a complete winterizing treatment before closing it down for the winter and autumn months. The steps involved in the process of winterization and cleaning up the pool before closing for winter are described.

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