Bored of your surroundings? If you’re willing to trade your stationary stick-built home for a permanently impermanent address in the great outdoors, snag the keys to any of these tiny homes on wheels, then get rolling on the adventure of a lifetime.
Factor in these criteria when considering high ceilings for a new home or remodel.
Today, with home buyers on the lookout for extras like heated floors, professionally equipped kitchens, and water filtration systems, it’s hard to imagine living in a house without basic necessities like running water and light switches. Yet what we now consider essentials were, at one point, groundbreaking technological advances, some of which you’ll find in these 8 historic homes that were truly ahead of their time.
Want to catch a little Tinseltown glamour—without actually going to Tinseltown? Plan a trip to one of these quirky faux hamlets, built as sets for film shoots that wrapped years ago. Touring these spots will take you to some fascinatingly out-of-the-way spots, from the desert in Tunisia to deep-woods North Carolina, and give you a little taste of movie magic.
These enchanting estates, one in each of the 50 states, can be savored up close.
Learn what it’s really like to live in a split level, and why certain folks are more likely to buy one of these Baby Boom abodes.
It’s easy to get lost in the aisles of a big box home improvement store. Although the big chains are often well-staffed, their sheer size means you can’t always find a knowledgable employee when you need help picking out a wood stain or choosing sheetrock. If you need an expert opinion when purchasing supplies for your next home improvement, consider heading to your local independent hardware store. Many of these shops have been a part of the community for generations, so you can bet they know their stuff, and that they’ll be ready to help when you need it most. There are still a number of great independent hardware stores all over the country that continue to serve customers in a very personal way. Here are 8 stand-outs that made our list.
The next time you’re traveling in search of American history, veer a bit off the beaten path to check out these hidden gems that are both architecturally and historically significant.
People have lived in caves since time began, but today’s rock dwellings are anything but a hole in the wall.
The historic mansion where John F. Kennedy once lived recently sold—and the listing photos are simply beautiful.