Lakeside Family Lodge
Bedrooms inspired by the views shape a Wisconsin house shared by two families
A Tranquil Hill Country Homestead
A green home with plenty of outdoor space for an active retired couple and their grandkids
Gardeners? Delight A New York City couple builds a weekend house that's part garden
Paradise on a Budget
A young Washington couple builds a weekend house for skiing and biking
A Home for the Next 50 Years
Updated Arts and Crafts detailing enhances a home remolded for baby boomers who plan to stay
Camp Style in the Thousand Islands Rustic finishes, a sleeping porch, and plenty of fireplaces continue family traditions
Dockside Living
An energetic Florida couple transforms a 1950s ranch for cooking and outdoor living
A Hip Retirement Haven
Bringing sizzle to a California retirement community, an apartment's modern aesthetic banishes the blahs
Tuscany Comes to West Virginia
Inspired by antique doors, this light-filled vacation villa will mature into a retirement palace.
Building a family legacy
Gorgeous views from a big-sky ski house with room for everyone
Guest friendly and cost conscious
A vacation house of modest materials proves simple doesn't mean shortchanged
Victorian style feathers an empty nest
Now that the kids are gone, the parents get to live in a house designed for adults
A second home that pays for itself
Designed with renting in mind, this small seaside house sleeps 18, but also accommodates a honeymooning couple with aplomb
The House on Windy Beach
Buttressed by exposed timbers, the prow of a small Oregon vacation house offers unparalleled coastal views with privacy for two couples
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's note
Commentary
"In architect-client relationships, communication is key"
Dollars and Sense
"Can you afford a second home? Choosing the right financing"
"Rental income can make a vacation house affordable"
Getting it done:
Expert advice on building and maintaining a house
"Keeping tabs on a distant project"
"Finding a property manager/rental realtor"
Outdoor living: Products for outside spaces
Comfort & Durability: Products every homeowner can appreciate
Home design: lessons in comfortable living
"Kitchen design for vacation homes"
"Making the most of a difficult site"
"An elevator makes an accessible home"
Last Word
