Many of us have kitchens smaller than we would like them to be, but it’s possible to have tons of storage space without giving up style. Here are some helpful kitchen decorating ideas to maximize the kitchen space that you do have. Making efficient use of the space can make your kitchen seem much larger [...]
Archive for the ‘Architecture’ Category
December 9th, 2011
Tips for Building a Two-Story Addition
Homeowners who might have tried to sell their houses a few years ago are staying put with the hope that they’ll fetch a higher price if they wait out the bad economy. In the meantime, some are making their homes more comfortable by adding rooms—downstairs and up. Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies notes [...]
December 6th, 2011
10 One-of-Kind Building Techniques for Decks
Builders of award-winning decks typically don’t set out to snag honors and accolades, says Colorado deck builder Barry Streett; they aim to design structures that will please their clients and suit their lifestyles. The key: “You have to listen to them,” advises Streett, owner of Rolling Ridge Deck in Evergreen, Colo., and winner of multiple [...]
March 22nd, 2010
What type of roof do I have?
What’s your roof style? Most roofs can be traced back to a half a dozen or so basic designs. Each style has specific characteristics based on the time period it was built. Some homes may have combined more than one style. This may be intentional or a good indication that additional structures were added. Flat [...]
March 19th, 2010
Architectural Home Styles
Ranch or Rambler Style houses have one level with all the main living spaces on that. Most have a front to back gable roof but some had a hip style (see roof styles). The Raised Ranch or Split Foyer home has two stories. The lower story is at ground level or partially submerged below grade. [...]
