In the mountains near Leavenworth, just about everybody has a sign in their home. It’s a running joke that you’re not allowed to own a rustic cabin without an inspirational message posted somewhere ...

As green building has evolved beyond its initial emphasis on energy efficiency, greater attention has been given to the choice of structural materials and the degree to which they influence a building ...

The inspiration for this column came to me one Sunday morning as I was greeting people at our church, where my wife and I are ushers. In between people dashing through the door to avoid the drops of ...