Building a custom home isn’t for the faint of heart, but across the globe there are daring DIYers who take on the challenge, roll up their sleeves, and raise the roof on their own home with their own two hands. Here are 12 of the most impressive owner-built homes we’ve ever seen. Maybe they’ll inspire you to DIY a dwelling of your own!
Currently the height of fashion, vaulted ceilings bring a sense of openness, even grandeur, to a home. But a higher ceiling may mean higher construction and energy costs. Find out why—and if it’s worth it.
Across the world, countless historic structures have been converted into hotels whose old-world architecture and antique decor transport guests back to another era. Join us on a virtual visit to 12 of these magnificent properties, and bask in the lore and legend of centuries past.
If you think mobile homes are low cost—and also low on style, space, and amenities—it’s time to think again. In cities across the United States, these mobile home myths couldn’t be further from the truth. Take a spin through our selection of extravagant mobile home communities and their preeminent properties to challenge your assumptions about this humblest of home options.
Innovative treehouse ideas—porches, themes, and elaborate expansions—can transform a simple platform into a magical adventure. Let your creativity flow so your kids’ imaginations can run wild.
Eager to escape the hustle and bustle of urban sprawl or the cookie-cutter homes of suburbia, some house hunters pack their bags and travel to remote reaches of the country in search of secluded homes that lie beyond the gaze of neighbors and passersby. Whether hidden in hillsides, tucked away in trees, or perched on canyon lands, these unconventional nests in no-man’s-land offer privacy, quiet, and the wonders of nature to anyone adventurous enough to seek them out.
These unassuming homes once played vital roles in the fight against slavery, serving as shelter for those escaping to freedom.
Stately, luxurious, and at times playful, stained-glass windows radiate history, character, and captivating uniqueness.
This is the story of the C3—a trailblazing modern prefab home that ushers in a new approach to city dwellings.
Home comes in many shapes and sizes. In the Windy City, one unique setup is attracting renters and buyers of all kinds.