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Here’s Why Old Houses Have a Random Toilet in the Basement Opinions vary, but one thing is for sure: toilets in the basement are an outdated concept. Find out what a Pittsburgh potty is.

Budget Breakdown: In Norway, a $91K Garden Studio Teeters Atop a Boulder “It’s like a child’s drawing of a house,” says a-works founder Cristian Stefanescu—but the ADU’s magic trick took a ton of engineering to pull off.

The Legend of the “Invention Garage” The suburban space is cemented in our cultural imagination as much more than a place to store the lawn mower. Just ask Google.

A Creative Couple’s Long Island Beach House “Bubbles” With Life Clad in cypress and charged with color, the North Fork getaway of author Julie Satow and editor Stuart Elliott is something to write home about.

This Michigan Couple Found Out They Own the Last Standing Home by Alexander Girard The last of a little-known, thought-to-be-extinct breed—a midcentury-modern house by Alexander Girard—is discovered near Detroit.

These $350K Cabins Are “Predesigned” for Joshua Tree. Is That a Good Thing? A firm has secured permits for a replicable 800-square-foot house, making it easier to build a weekend retreat or short-term rental.

Before & After: Every Day Is Summer Camp at This Groovy, ’70s-Inspired Cabin Form & Field cheers up a dated mountain home with punchy tile, adult-sized bunk beds, and plenty of cork.

Dark Timber Cladding Hides a Soaring Extension at the Rear of This Australian Cottage The inconspicuous addition in jarrah wood features a suprisingly bright double-height interior and a series of indoor/outdoor moments.

If You Love the Outdoors and Raw Concrete, This Brutalist Cabin Is for You A massive block fireplace dominates the interior of the secluded retreat, which pairs industrial finishes with woodsy charm.

A New Doc About Saudi Arabia’s 105 Mile–Long City Walks “The Line” Between Fact and Politics The video attempts to spin the proposed megaproject into something more concrete—and palatable.

Budget Breakdown: A Bay Area Couple Turn an A-Frame Cabin Near Yosemite Into a $600-a-Night Rental They spent $125,000 refreshing the ’70s home with finishes and decor that are meant to make it feel like a beloved family retreat.