CB April 2002

In a world where priorities seem to change every day, it can be easy to overlook disaster planning at home.

The hardest part is determining how much time and money are appropriate to protect against contingencies that might never occur.

This lakeside luxury home features the nostalgic look of a New England cottage combined with state-of-the-art materials and technology.

The master bath, part of a main-floor retreat that includes a spacious bedroom, sitting room and fireplace, adheres to this traditional design theme and reflects the clients’ desire for a comfortable but elegant residence.

Featuring two bedrooms, a spacious family room and a fully equipped kitchen, the lower level of this second-home retreat is designed to function as completely separate living space from the upstairs.

Builders seeking exhaustive, hands-on information about hardwood can find it at the Hardwood Council’s Web site.

The Accents collection of interchangeable, all-brass faucet and accessory pieces comes in 10 styles and is available for all Asceri products.

AsiaRain, a company based in McCloud, Calif., is taking wood from old Thailand railroad ties and milling it into extraordinary, charming flooring.

As with your business, the easiest and least costly steps you can take to safeguard personal data and records involve three simple parts.

This kitchen is designed to be an integral part of the view-oriented, spec-built home’s entertaining environment.