It’s not just Hobbits who live in underground homes! Some adventurous types are willing to dwell in a more rooted structure to the land. Also known as earth-sheltered homes, earth homes, or earth-bermed homes, living...
It’s not just Hobbits who live in underground homes! Some adventurous types are willing to dwell in a more rooted structure to the land. Also known as earth-sheltered homes, earth homes, or earth-bermed homes, living...
Homeowners sometimes construct extra living spaces on their homestead properties, known as accessory dwelling units (ADUs). They may do so within their primary homes or build separate structures. These additions create areas for hosting guests...
For many, an alternative to costly housing has renewed interest in the three Ms: modular, mobile, and manufactured housing. The housing industry has swung from the Great Recession in 2008 to the price mania of...
Foam insulation injected into walls, roof rafters, and floor joists has been praised for its excellent insulation properties. However, home inspectors and mortgage lenders are raising concerns about hidden damage that could be caused by...
The highest mortgage interest rates in decades have made many homeowners reluctant to sell. That has led to a lower inventory of existing homes for buyers to choose from. As a result, new home construction...
Residential architectural styles have evolved over generations, but some looks are evergreen. These ten timeless home designs are classics that appeal to every generation of homeowners. Colonial Colonial homes, first built in the 1600s in...
Modern farmhouse style has been incredibly popular among homebuyers and renovators for nearly a decade. But some architects report that requests for modern farmhouse designs are dropping, and media reports claim the style is growing...
Have you ever seen a commercial building under construction with a steel frame and wondered whether you could build your home with steel instead of wood framing? The answer is yes, and the trend is...
Ceiling beams add style and interest to rooms, especially those with high or vaulted ceilings. They can also add structural support. You can choose from a variety of types of ceiling beams to highlight many...
Houses or landscape walls made of natural stone have a timeless elegance. Increasingly, those gorgeous stone walls may not be natural stone but a manufactured veneer made to look natural. Veneer stone is lighter, easier...
