You may have envisioned what your home would look like and had ideas of a typical home with a sloped roof. Maybe you wanted a metal roof or tiles instead of shingles, but the idea you had looked like what a typical kid would draw. Then you found the perfect …
The term ‘Extension’ is very broad in scope. It is usually referred to ways to expand your home; this includes an outdoor living area to increase the floor area of a home or addition of a summer house or conservatory to add more space. The price of a home extension …
If you’re in the know, you’ll be aware that deserts are far more than just barren landscapes. Yes, you’re looking at wide-open spaces, daytime heat and nighttime cold. Water could be an issue, but if you can overcome that hurdle, desert living has a lot to offer. Good design looks …
Are you searching for your home? Have you seen tens of houses, but none of them felt quite right? Well, you are certainly not the only one who feels that way. Home is the place where you can come to relax, where you can be yourself, where you should feel …
There are so many roofing materials on the market that it can be easy to get overwhelmed sometimes, especially when you know little about roofing. However, all roofing materials have their characteristics, and depending on your house, budget, needs, and expectations, some materials might be better than others, while others …
One of the biggest investments you will make for your home is certainly the roof. To repair or replace it is very costly. But, it is something that can’t be put off as it is the very thing that most protects us from the elements. The problem is that most …
Regardless of how much you adore your home, there may come a time when you feel like you have outgrown it. Since purchasing your property, you may have had a few kids or, maybe an in-law has moved in and, what used to be a spacious and relaxing haven is …
There was a time when it wouldn’t be considered for anything other than keeping the car in, but the humble garage has fallen into disuse. This might be for several reasons, cars are getting bigger, we also simply have more stuff, due to the consumerist nature of our society, and …
Building a home is so involving and can get overwhelming with time. You are therefore likely to miss some crucial details which are disastrous for your project. These are the mistakes to avoid when building your home: 1. Poor Overall Planning If you are looking to build a home that …
If you’re thinking about buying a new or resale home, don’t forget that there are plenty of options other than buying a run of the mill house. How about converting a unique structure into a modern, energy efficient home, like this amazing mid-century grain silo by architect Christoph Kaiser. There …
