You already know you can find an apartment or get a room for the night on Airbnb, but you probably haven’t seen the coolest digs the online reservation company has to offer. Get ready to open your wallet, because these babies don’t come cheap—but they do come with out-of-this-world views and luxurious amenities.
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.
Where are the best haunts for sweet treats and family-friendly, over-the-top Halloween celebrations? From Salem to Sleepy Hollow, there’s sure to be a spooky trick-or-treating city near you.
Do you dream of ditching your car and running errands on your own two feet? In these cities, where stores, restaurants, and parks are often a mere stroll away, walking is not just an option, but a way of life.
We’ve all been told the “rules” for decorating small spaces. It’s time to rethink those rules.
Summertime road trips aren’t complete without a visit to the local Antique Row. Whether it’s Civil War relics or Amish handcrafts you’re after, here’s a list of the cities and regions with the best antiquing in the nation. All you have to do is pull over and start hunting.
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.
When vacation rolls around again, forget about those big cities with their stress-inducing crowds and hubbub. Instead, consider spending your time off in one of these little gems, towns that are small in size yet big in appeal—and not one has a population greater than 5,500.
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.
These organizations strive to support and level the playing field for minorities working in construction, engineering, architecture, and other trades.