May 15th 2012 @ 6:40PM
By Steele Marcoux What it is: First, let's clear up this confusing moniker. When referring to the architectural style, the term "Tudor" is actually historically imprecise. It refers not to typical buildings of Tudor England (early 16th century) but instead to a style popularized in the United States during the end of ... Continue Reading »
May 8th 2012 @ 5:45PM
By Bud Dietrich Cape Cod homes can be seen all across America in differing variations to suit differing climates and norms. This is because the Cape Cod is, in its soul, the one house style that conjures for us dreams of seaside holidays, flower gardens, white picket fences and a simpler, more relaxed lifestyle. ... Continue Reading »
May 1st 2012 @ 11:00AM
By Jody Brown It can be hard to decide what your personal architectural style is. There are so many choices. And if you're trying to choose something important - like, say, the house you want to live in for the rest of your life - well ... you should probably get that choice right. But how can you tell what style you ... Continue Reading »
May 1st 2012 @ 11:00AM
By Bud Dietrich At the end of the 19th century and early into the 20th, a popular home style in the United States was the Queen Anne. The Queen Anne was clearly a transitional style, creating a bridge between the exuberant Victorian and the restrained Colonial revival styles. The Queen Anne home is ... Continue Reading »
Mar 30th 2012 @ 12:50PM
By Lisa Frederick We're all for empowering homeowners to take on their own house improvements. You save money, gain confidence and get the satisfaction of custom tailoring your home with your own hands. But when it comes to certain tasks -- plumbing, for instance -- we draw the line. Although these 10 jobs might be ... Continue Reading »
