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Another Dumb Homebuilding Idea Concerning Bathroom Privacy

I've come across another DUMB homebuilding idea. This time is has to do with bathroom privacy and the lack thereof.

A Master Bath Floor Plan Worthy Of …Monty Hall???

A cool looking master bathroom floor plan with pedestal sinks, tiled shower and garden tub plus a water closet. What more could you want in a lavatory?

Rondel Glass Featured In Your Windows Will Make Guests Stop In Their Tracks…Guaranteed!

A more in-depth post regarding the rondel glass discs that were featured in some of the windows of the recently finished English cottage-style home that I've been featuring.

Basic No Frills Senior Community

There's a new senior communtiy in Hiram, GA. Greenbrooke Senior Community has location in its' favor. It is very basic, no-frills housing with access to lots of shopping, dining and (limited) entertainment. Could this be for you?

Move-In Day Arrives For A Custom English Cottage-Style Home

One of my final posts on this English cottage-style home in The Retreat at Kennesaw Mountain.

A Charleston Row House-Style Home in the Heart of Downtown Aiken, SC

My take on a great new Charleston Row House-style home in the heart of downtown Aiken, SC. Custom features abound in this new home. I've made some recommendations on dining establishments while I was at it.

The Tate House a.k.a. Pink Palace: Exterior Photographic Journey

This is an exterior photographic tour of the historic Tate House in Tate, Georgia. It is also known as the Pink Palace. An abundance of photos awaits for those who desire to view the exterior grounds surrounding the Tate House and the exterior of the home itself.

Celestial Breeze Offered By Virtual Properties Realty

If you'd prefer building your own home on a lot with a view and you'd like to build it in Paulding County, Georgia, then you need to check out some of the lots in Celestial Breeze Subdivision. What awaits you are some of the best views in Paulding County...and that's no joke!

One-Of-A-Kind Custom His & Her Walk-In Closet With Dressing Area

A new home with a custom his and her walk-in closet with dressing area in The Park at Anderson Farm in Marietta, Georgia by Donny Brook Homes sets the standard by what all homes in this price range should be installing.

Craftsman-Style MultiFamily Home Plans in Hiram Park

Craftsman-style multifamily home plans are what's in store for you if you buy a home in Hiram Park subdivision in Hiram, GA. They are basically single family dwellings that share a wall, or two, but have all of the features of a regular home. You had better know the true meaning of Love Thy Neighbor or you may find yourself moving on.

Historic Architecture and Ghosts O’Plenty at The Buxton Inn

I accidentally stayed at a haunted Inn a few years back and came away unscathed. I just needed to stay somewhere in the Newark, Ohio area that was a little off the beaten path. I got more than I bargained for at the Buxton Inn. Historic architecture and ghosts abound within this little corner of the world. I'll be back!

A Curved Staircase Showcased in The Park at Anderson Farm

An interesting look at a curved staircase in a home in The Park at Anderson Farm in Marietta, Georgia. Staircase construction is a difficult process that is better left to the pros to conquer.

Exposed Beam Ceiling Craftsmanship: English Cottage-Style Home: Part 9

Masterfully installed hand-hewn white oak exposed beams utilizing old world-style mortise and tenon joinery is just one more reason to read on. You'll have a hard time finding craftsmanship of this caliber in the homebuilding industry today. Seeing is believing!

Groin Vault Ceiling: Not Your Typical Ceiling: English Cottage-Style Home In The Making: Part 7

If you have an interest in past and present groin vault ceilings in architecture then have a read. The English cottage-style home I'm following also has an example of a groin vault ceiling in the vestibule.

Reclaimed Antique Terra Cotta Roof Tile Installation On This English Cottage Style Home In The Making: Part 6 In A Series

Reclaimed antique terracotta roof tiles from Europe are just one of the crown jewels of this English cottage-style home. Terra cotta roof tiles are in very high demand these days so it makes this roof that much more valuable. It is a sensible choice for a home such as this because it is architecturally in character and it will last the life of the home with proper maintenance, much like many of the materials being used in this home-in-the-making.