America’s streets are paved with remarkable history. Some of the nation’s earliest historical routes; ones that once wound through quiet boroughs and townships, are today’s prominent avenues and boulevards. Join us as we step back in time to compare the trails traveled by our forebears to their modern-day incarnations.
From elegant facades to classic interiors, brownstones are a living piece of history. They are also comfy family homes.
Around the world today, as in centuries past, homes are being built, not with traditional wood, stone, or brick, but with earthy materials like clay, sand, and straw.
The tiny house movement is poised to make a leap forward, with a village development planned for Sonoma County, CA.
These alternative homes provide innovative solutions for those would-be homeowners looking beyond the traditional house.
Here’s how to spot the no-frills house style popularized in the early 1900s.
Curb appeal takes on a whole new meaning when a house is painted in cheerful, unexpected hues! Whether you’re considering a face-lift for your own address, or simply searching for a reason to smile, scroll ahead to see these undeniably happy homes.
While the average lot size of a home in the United States is about one-fifth of an acre, some super-size abodes boast ginormous backyards that span 50 acres or more. Don’t believe it? Click through to see 14 of the biggest properties in the country, ranging from colossal cabins to extravagant European-inspired estates.
If you’ve set up home on a lake, chances are you’re there because you love to be outside. Your days are most likely spent outdoors, so you don’t need much as far as a house goes: a place to lay your head, cook dinner, and seek refuge when the weather takes a turn. Amenities are nice, but when you already have so much at your doorstep, they take a backseat. It’s no wonder, then, that there are so many incredible lake houses with small footprints. We wouldn’t mind heading off to any one of these tiny lake houses for a long weekend (or full summer) of fishing, boating, and relaxation.
The versatility of concrete allows architects and engineers to be innovative in their home designs. While concrete has been around as a building material since the Romans built the Colosseum, technology has improved its durability and applications, making concrete a popular option for building 21st-century homes. Concrete construction provides a number of advantages over wood-frame, including energy efficiency, noise reduction, and fire and wind resistance. Concrete building materials range from traditional blocks and precast panels to concrete that is cast on-site. Although the initial cost of building a concrete house is marginally higher than wood-frame construction, the long-term energy savings can make building with concrete a prudent choice.