How To Build Safe Rooms: Here’s What You Need To Know If You’re Thinking Of Building A Safe Room
Here is all the best info and tips to build safe rooms for your home, including FEMA criteria and more.
When Is A Wall Of Windows NOT A Good Idea? When You Don’t Have A Beautiful View!
If you’re house hunting and find a home that suits you, don’t bother falling in love with it until you check out the other homes in the neighborhood to see if your floor plan and exterior are
Real Estate Trends Towards Small Houses
Are you thinking about downsizing by moving into a small house? McMansion’s are a thing of the past, for now, so if you have designs on considering some small houses for your future home dwelling, more power to you.
Photos Of 6 Custom Fireplace Surrounds And Mantels That Provide A Unique Sense Of Character… In One House!
There are so many options when it comes to the type of material and style of fireplace surrounds that are available. You can stick with a standard kit or go for broke with a custom made fireplace surround that makes a statement in your home.
Who Are The House Buyers In Today’s Struggling Economy?
Home inventories are still at historic levels with all of the foreclosures and unsold homes that have largely been left to sit empty while the economy tries to build steam. So who are the house buyers in 2010 and 2011? This in-depth survey conducted by builders themselves across the nation gives some startling details.
Pros and Cons of Building Earth Sheltered Homes
Earth sheltered homes have gained popularity because they offer a great way to conserve energy. So if you’re thinking about building and living in an underground earth sheltered home there’s lots to consider so take a few minutes to get a general idea and then dig into the provided links for more detailed info.
Unusual Homes Push The Envelope To Meet Housing Demands and Desires
Feast your eyes on this virtual collection of extremely unusual homes in exotic locales. You’ll be daydreaming in no time at all!
Double Hung Foyer Windows & Air Vents In Closets Make No Sense At All
Have you ever walked into someone’s home that opens to a two-story foyer and admire the height of the room and the amazing amount of light that the windows let in at the top of the foyer? Look closer next time and see if the windows are of the double hung variety. Why is that?
Accessible Design Is A Key Factor In The Home Building Industry
Accessible design in the home building industry is here to stay. Easy access, easy use and easy passage are the main focus of homes certified under the EasyLiving Homes voluntary program. They’re not designed just for retirement communities either.
Great Ideas For Storage Under Stairs
Do you need more storage space in your home? How about taking advantage of a slightly unusual location to create storage under stairs.
