Feb 16th 2010 11:04AM
Stock house plans are as American as apple pie. Andrew Jackson Downing and Alexander Jackson Davis's publication of the pattern book "Cottage Residences" in the mid-19th century, for example, fueled the first nationwide romance for suburban living. And now, approximately 30 percent of all American homes are built from... Continue Reading »
Dec 9th 2009 8:00AM
Modeling career, who cares? A much better deal stemming from great genes and a sparkling personality is one that gives you a Central-Park-view apartment, rent free. Consider the good fortune of "Top Model" finalist Laura Sioux Kirkpatrick, as reported by The Real Deal. Kirkpatrick was voted a "Fan Favorite" on the "Top... Continue Reading »
Dec 4th 2009 12:00PM
Think your rental kitchen is small? Try churning out 5-star food from the back of a truck. It's a challenge three celebrity chefs are taking on over the coming weeks, and you just might be the beneficiary of some of the goods!As the food cart movement continues to pick up speed, we've become a nation of grab-n-go gourmet... Continue Reading »
Jul 10th 2009 1:21PM
I remember it well: the moment when my new landlady presented me with what she called a "standard renter's agreement." Continue Reading »
