Asa Christiana

Asa Christiana served on the Fine Woodworking staff for 15 years, eight of them as chief editor. Today, he works as a freelance writer, editor, and photographer in Portland, Ore., where he also builds furniture and teaches woodworking classes.

How to Add a Laundry Chute to Your Home
Learn how to plan, fabricate, and install a chute to conveniently send your dirty clothes from an upstairs bathroom or hallway to your laundry room below.
Understanding Toilet Design and Efficiency
Today's best toilets do their job well while using half the water of older models.
Nearly Invisible Solar Panels for Standing-Seam Metal Roofs
The PowerFit 20 from Sunflare provides green energy, an easy installation option for metal roofs, and an improved aesthetic.
Battery-Based Solar Storage Comes in Many Sizes
Whether you're looking for a backup energy system for your whole house or you just need enough for the essentials, find out which storage systems are out there and what will work best for you.
Power Your Home with Bidirectional Charging
As electric vehicles become more popular, learn what options you have for using them to charge your home.
Solar Energy Storage Options
Learn what the current options and trends are for battery-backed and renewable-generator backup systems, bidirectional chargers, and more.
The Steady Surge in Residential Solar
Improving technology delivers rising performance and lower costs for home photovoltaic systems.
Guide to Countertops: Wood
Wood surfaces are a charming accent, but not the best choice for an entire kitchen.
Guide to Countertops: Concrete
Formed in custom molds with colors and objects mixed in, concrete is the most artistic medium.
Guide to Countertops: Engineered Quartz
Durable, maintenance-free, and available in almost any color, pattern, and texture, manufactured-stone countertops dominate the market.

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