All Decked Out
Bringing the outdoors in, decks never go out of style.
Keith Hamm
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Cool Cabanas
Need a respite from the high-noon heat or a bit of privacy for a quiet read or a quick nap? A cabana has you covered.
Project Manager Bibi Taylor: In Praise of Parental Guidance and the Great Outdoors
Planetwide, you’ll likely find nobody better suited than Bibi Taylor to harmonize the seemingly disparate worlds of wild-river fly fishing
A Family-Friendly Quick Trip to Temecula Valley
Outdoor activities and culinary indulgences make this SoCal spot a good pick for the whole family — pups included.
Top Tech for Custom Homebuilders
In the multifaceted world of custom homebuilding and remodeling, the efficient flow of accurate information is key to any successful project, big or small.
Heart of the Home: Jobsite Shots 2023
Giffin & Crane’s favorite projects of 2023.
Keep Your Home Safe from Wildfires with Tips from Giffin & Crane
Giffin & Crane recommends maintaining defensible space around your home and outbuildings to aid firefighters.
UC Santa Barbara English Professor Cherríe Moraga’s Seminal Lesbian and Chicana Text Is Expanded and Re-released
As a tribute to its 40th anniversary, Haymarket Books has released an expanded edition of “Loving in the War Years.”
Worldly Influence: Custom Homebuilding with Cultural Flair
Combining a Santa Barbar aesthetic with an outside style.
Commercial Success: Ojai Valley Inn Makeover
Led by Giffin & Crane, this three-month project took place during winter of 2009, with strategic tenting to protect new