We live in one of those sprawling ranch home plans at the end of a cul-de-sac in a neighborhood that has lots of children. With so many people coming and going, the traffic has taken its toll on our home. Over the winter months the dirt and grime that has entered our home now needs [...]
About.com:Architecture is currently running a survey asking Americans what their favorite architectural home style is and here are the current results! Be sure to vote yourself at the link below, or, at least see if you agree with the results below so far.
1. The number one most popular style is the Craftsman Bungalow style. These [...]
While recently researching exterior and interior design ideas for the smaller, narrow lot house design, this house was discovered. The trend in the housing market this year is that homes will be decreasing in size and will be designed to include more efficient floor plans and amenities as opposed to the luxury extras of year’s [...]
Something that always puts a smile on my face is thinking about my childhood and the numerous hours we would play “house” in our outdoor playhouse. It was unbelievable how many neighborhood kids we could fit in the tiny plastic home and it never seem to feel crowded. There was a kid in our neighborhood [...]
Every year experts in all fields try to determine what will be the “hot” thing for that upcoming year in their field of expertise. Some base their predictions on what happened the year before, the financial climate, news events and other subjects in order to get a grip on what’s coming up. When it comes [...]
Most of us have probably experienced a kitchen space that was less than functional. Cramped spaces, minimal counter space and unorganized tools can make this busy space feel crowded in any kitchen layout. The kitchen serves a very important role in your day-to-day life – cooking, weekend craft projects, and afternoon homework sessions. It’s no [...]
Every so often homeowners are graced with a winter day that feels like spring has finally decided to pay a visit. Or perhaps you prefer the first break in summer heat when the crisp cool of fall is just around the corner. Whatever the favorite season, many homeowners can agree that when nature starts to [...]
After months of planning for your dream home plan, it’s finally yours! It’s the house you’ve always wanted, and you can’t wait to enjoy every space of it with your family. You can probably even envision where every piece of furniture should be placed. But then reality settles in and you realize that you have to [...]
Most people dream for the day when they can finally build a home for themselves and their family. Most likely they already have an idea in their minds of what the perfect home would be like, down to the number of bathrooms, number of bedrooms and style of home. But after months of searching for [...]
Many people spend years pouring their money into renting a house or apartment that doesn’t fit their needs. When the opportunity to buy a home finally arrives, chances are they have an idea of what style and features they desire. But after spending countless hours or even months searching for the perfect home to purchase, [...]