Utah’s dramatic climate is as beautiful as it is challenging. Homeowners here know all too well the toll that blistering summer heat and heavy winter snowfall can take on their exteriors. One of the ...

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The city of Gluckstadt has taken steps to establish architectural design standards. “This is an effort to give guidance to people who want to build and develop in Gluckstadt,” said Gluckstadt Mayor ...

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The Faucheuxs — mostly lifelong Metairie residents and newly minted empty nesters — loved what they saw with Lakeview’s ...

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She also points to certain architectural styles, like Spanish Colonial Revival, as prime examples of durable—and fire-resistant—homes, as they're built with concrete, stucco, and brick.

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