Explore "our bungalow renovation" tale of transformation and inspire your own mortgage-savvy home makeover.
Kristen fell in love with cob after visiting a natural building site and immediately started to draw up plans for her home.
Climbing up to the attic should be easy — and safe
This rural outbuilding to home conversion in the Irish village of Broughshane started out with something that was already truly an object of beauty: a crumbling old stone barn. With some clever manipulation, they turned the old barn into a light-filled, contemporary living space. McGarry-Moon, t ...
Slash utility bills, boost curb appeal, and up your comfort all year long with these spring projects.
Are you tired of rising energy costs? Try some of these easy ways to make your home energy efficient that you can do yourself easily.
It is no small task to renovate an old house. Get tips and take a look at first-hand experience as we renovate our home built in 1903.
The Olive Houses marry colour with nature
Looking for DIY mudroom ideas for small spaces? If you're dreaming of a functional mudroom but need ideas on how to make a smaller space work, then I have...
If you’ve been looking to beautify your lawn or garden this year, chances are good you’ve stumbled across one of this year’s biggest landscaping trends: tiny fairy houses. These imaginative little structures include all kinds
Clackamas County says the farm house was built in 1912. It's a good bet that the barn was built before the house, making it a century-old structure. Jason Faucera, a District conservation and information technology specialist, is also a fine photographer. We know this because he wins ribbons at
This guide is a spin on a DIY paper bag floor. Learn how to reuse old book pages to create unique flooring, with this step-by-step Hometalk tutorial.
Imagine stepping into a rustic hallway that feels like a warm, welcoming embrace, inviting you to kick off your shoes and make yourself at home. Picture a
I want to know what #13 looks like on the inside.
Learn how to resurface concrete for a brand-new, durable finish with this simple step-by-step guide.
We have a pretty long growing season here in South Carolina, but I wanted to be able to get a jumpstart on lettuce, broccoli, spinach and other early vegetables…
Jimin is a hybrid that was mistreated by his old master and because of that he is petrified of humans. While in a adoption center, he got adopted by a man who he knows is a nice guy but he can't get over his fear of humans.
It’s nearly been a year since our home renovation was completed and we’re still working on getting our living room together. One of the things my husband and I can never agree on is the…
From an inner-city Melbourne rental to coastal Anglesea, see how these sea-changers designed and built their dream family home.
When some architects set out to design a new building, they’re less concerned with functionality and more interested in creating a massive piece of art....
This guide is a spin on a DIY paper bag floor. Learn how to reuse old book pages to create unique flooring, with this step-by-step Hometalk tutorial.
Bumble Button provides free graphics and digital clip-art for crafters and artists. Wide variety of images from antique & vintage books, and ephemera.
Popular in 17th- and 18th-century America for its ability to accommodate large families, the saltbox house features a catslide roof that extends below the eaves, creating one story that juts out on the back of the home and two or more on the front. The genius of the design is that any ordinary colonial home could be quickly and affordably upgraded to a saltbox simply by adding a leaning rafter to the rear. Specimens of this type of residence still stand to this day. Scroll through to see some of the most iconic examples of saltboxes in the country.
Old houses have such presence and character. But how does one incorporate old house design into a new home?
Getting your house ready to rent is a lot like selling it. Here are the tips I learned renting out my house that greatly helped speed up the process.
Handcrafted zellige tile adds charm to kitchen backsplashes, showers, and fireplaces. Designers say it's a time-tested home decor trend that will last.
This list of things to do in San Francisco will give you a feel for what the city has to offer, whether it's your first trip to California or your tenth.
