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Slaying the dinosaur: Low-cost, high-performance prefabs from Unity Homes

Aiming to help eradicate the 'performance dinosaur' otherwise known as the standard American home, Bensonwood launches an affordable green prefab offshoot dubbe



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Blu Homes taps into mod outbuilding market with new acquisition

In conjunction with Greenbuild 2012, prefab firm Blu Homes announces the acquisition of Modern Cabana, a family-run company specializing in stylish accessory dw



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When Pharrell met Zaha: Duo to collaborate on prefab housing?

Architect Zaha Hadid is "touring around" a prefab concept with musician/design dabbler extraordinaire Pharrell Williams.



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Traditional Canadian guest bunkhouse goes prefab with Bunkie Co.

Two Ontario firms team up to create a charming sleeping cottage concept that's more akin to a giant piece of furniture than an actual small-scale structure.



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Room and billboard: Prefab dwelling attached to massive blank canvas

Perched above Mexico City's trendiest shopping district, the Billboard House is obscured by a mural created by the dwelling's artist-in-residence.



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Self-build, surprise-free starter homes offered to newbie Dutch homeowners

The oldest city in the Netherlands attracts first-time homeowners with flat-pack prefab abodes free of hidden costs or complications.



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Fluoride, prefab and Sudden Valley's finest [Weekend link clump]

This weekend: Model homes have a moment (thanks, Netflix!) and Portland maintains its status as the nation's largest fluoride-free city.




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With new model home, Breezehouse gets SoCal treatment

Blu Homes arrives on the L.A. market with a Breezehouse model home boasting SoCal specific features including bigger walk-in closets and more windows.



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Railway arch-repurposing housing scheme in London nothing to laugh at

Despite the unfortunate acronym, the London Original Loft (LOL) proposal cleverly repurposes unused railway viaduct arches into cave-like residences.



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Stack 'em up: A prefab apartment tower rises in Manhattan

Check out this video of NYC's first prefab residential building coming to life over a 4-week span in Manhattan's Inwood section.



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Airbnb invades L.A. with celebrity-curated prefab pop-up listings

Airbnb celebrates its presence in L.A. with a city-wide 'hospitality experience' revolving around prefab studios with celebrity-designed interiors.




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13 tiny houses we loved in 2013

Join us as we travel from Spain to Sweden to Sonoma County, Calif. for a look at 13 pint-sized dwellings that amazed, inspired and intrigued us in 2013.




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In Arlington, a free historic home with one not-so-small caveat

A pair of preservation-minded architects are giving away a historic 1926 bungalow sold as a mail order kit home by Sears with one big catch ...



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With latest design, Blu Homes does modern green prefab Wright

Blue Homes' view-ready Balance prefab finds a most appropriate home on the ancestral stomping grounds of Frank Lloyd Wright in Wisconsin.



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'Prefabulous World': New book highlights cream of the crop in prefab homes

The gorgeously illustrated "Prefabulous World" highlights some of the most cutting-edge, eco-friendly modular homes in the world.



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Cabin DROP XL is shoo-in for low-impact nature escapes

A tent alternative for dedicated glampers and design-conscious holiday-makers, this prefab micro-cabin treads lightly wherever it happens to 'drop.'



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Rare Frank Lloyd Wright-designed prefab for sale in Hudson Valley

In the bucolic exburbs of New York City, a mass-produced home designed by the legendary architect hits the market.



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ViVood: A pared-down pop-up vacation shack that's perfect for semi-roughing it

This teeny-tiny wooden cabin from Spain can be built in several hours (provided you can wrangle several friends to help you).



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Stunning views and rattled nerves abound at cliff-clinging Aussie abode

The modern prefab specialists at Modscape went for the obvious when naming this doozy of a concept home. But hey, it fits.



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This low-cost Vietnamese abode is a half-prefab, half-DIY affair

From Vo Tong Nghia Architects comes a finish-it-yourself dwelling that can be delivered throughout the Mekong Delta via long-tail boat.



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In Washington, legal skirmish over view-marring modular cabin comes to a happy end

A judge in Okanogan County, Wash. rules that an ill-sited prefab hut must be moved from its landscape-altering perch above the Methow Valley.



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Dutch prefabs pretty-up vacants lots while providing housing for priced-out Gen Y'ers

Sleek, slender and topped with solar panels, Heijmans ONE is a rental unit that addresses the dearth of affordable housing options for young professionals.



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Prefab beach bungalows were once a hot seller at Macy's

Shoppers went gaga for 'Leisurama' vacation homes showcased on the department store's ninth floor in the early 1960s.



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Egg-shaped hideaway gives whole new meaning to 'escape pod'

Powered by the wind and sun, Ecocapsule is the ultimate off-grid micro-home for vagabond vacationers.



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Barcelona's 'Penthouse Flats' limit urban sprawl by building up, not out

In a marriage of modular building and adaptive reuse, one Spanish developer has taken to the rooftops.




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Mary Ann Esposito’s Yellow Squash Salad with Grana Padano

The chef of PBS’ long running “Ciao Italia” taught me to make this flavorful, seasonal salad that would be a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving.




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How to help picky eaters enjoy Thanksgiving dinner

Keep Thanksgiving from turning into a battle zone with these tips to help your picky eaters enjoy their holiday meals.




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How the Thanksgiving meal evolved

Turkey gradually became the centerpiece of the holiday, alongside the additions of regional favorites, to create the modern feast we know today.




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5 ways being thankful can improve your life

Gratitude is the cornerstone of Thanksgiving, but research suggests it's also an important building block for mental and physical health.



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What's causing the epic Thanksgiving storm

A messy winter storm is moving across the eastern half of the United States, threatening to delay holiday travel.



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Why you should teach your kids to cook this holiday season

With all that holiday food prep coming up, now may be the perfect time to teach the little ones some kitchen skills.




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What to drink this weekend: Tariquet Rosé de Pressée

Start planning your Thanksgiving wine selections by trying this sustainable rosé this weekend.




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What to drink this weekend: Tawny Port

Warre’s Otima Tawny 10 Year Port will warm you up on a chilly evening.




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How to avoid a Thanksgiving dinner meltdown

Get a jump on Thanksgiving prep with these pro tips and avoid holiday meltdowns.




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The best advice I ever received about handling kids who are picky eaters at holiday gatherings

If policing your child’s plate at a holiday dinner dampens the celebration, this one tip may be incredibly freeing for you and your children.




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What to drink this weekend: Cranberry mocktail, 2 ways

Give your kids another non-alcoholic cocktail option besides a Shirley Temple this holiday season.




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Show that gratitude, no matter the time of year

We practice thankfulness on certain holidays, but why not all the time?




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DIY centerpiece: Pinecone and wheat arrangement

Decorate your table with this inexpensive, natural arrangement that also happens to be compostable.




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How to fry a turkey without burning down the house

Here's a big hint: If you must do this, move away from the house.



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Unusually popular Thanksgiving foods reveal America's love of non-dairy whipped topping

NYT and Google teamed up to find the most distinctive Thanksgiving dishes by state. Some of the more unusual ones have whipped topping in common.




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What's the difference between Canadian Thanksgiving and American Thanksgiving?

It's colder up here and the harvest is earlier, but that's not the only reason Canadian Thanksgiving is different than American Thanksgiving.




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Jesse Eisenberg explains why his family celebrates 'Thanksliving'

'Batman v Superman' star says his Thanksgiving tradition is all about respect for animals.



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The most common types of winter squash (and how they taste)

There's more to winter gourds than butternut squash. Here are just a few winter squashes and gourds you might want to consider for your dinner table.




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How to freeze pies and get ahead of the game

Get ahead of the holidays by making and freezing unbaked and baked pies, crusts and filling before the rush.




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PBS busts the Thanksgiving myth with 'Pilgrims'

The true story behind the modern holiday isn't all togetherness and turkey.



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Adopt a furry friend for free this weekend

From Black Friday through Cyber Monday, online retailer Zappo's will cover cat and dog adoption fees at more than 100 participating shelters.




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Why Black Friday is such a sign of the times

As the middle class disappears, the rich go hiking and the poor fight over bargains.




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Holiday weight gain isn't inevitable if you start thinking about it now

Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas treats will be here soon, but being proactive can help you win the battle of the bulge.




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Try the 30 days of gratitude quiz with your teen

Head into the holiday season with a series of daily questions that help all of us think about what we're thankful for.




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Get to know gamay, the Beaujolais Nouveau grape

The 2017 Beaujolais Nouveau has just been released, fulfilling the destiny of many French gamay grapes.