I just can’t get enough of small houses that are well designed like the one you’re about to see here. It’s a timber frame beauty by Nir Pearlson in Oregon. His firm specializes in green designs. In this case, his clients wanted an energy-efficient small home made out of sustainable materials. The clients are an aging couple who are… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Allyson Lang
There’s No Place Like Om
Yearning for a place to unplug, meditate and pray, some people are transforming parts of their homes into houses of worship. These latest spiritual spaces are no longer relegated to a single altar in the corner of the room. Homeowners are creating meditation gardens, yoga and tai chi studios and private chapels. Rather than tacking… Continue Reading
The World’s First Zombie-Proof House
Somehow, ritual drunk-conversation concerning team captains for the apocalypse has become a major part of the lives of 20-somethings. Having been matured in the Grandaddy-crowned masterpiece film (put “A.M. 180” on and forget that you have a job) 28 Days Later and the best-selling Zombie Survival Guide, we’re all a little too ready to deal with the 2012 zombie apocalypse… Continue Reading
Are millennials becoming real estate’s lost generation?
Millennials are moving back in with mom and dad in staggering numbers. Is this due primarily to the recession or are other factors in play? More importantly, what are the ramifications for the real estate industry? A recent study out of the U.K. cites new brain research that confirms what many older adults who have… Continue Reading
Tips for Buying a Home in the Fall
So, you’re finally off the fence and ready to buy a home before prices — and mortgage rates — rise any further. Here’s what you need to know about jumping into the market at this time of year. Selection is limited Many frustrated sellers who weren’t able to unload their properties during the busy peak spring/summer buying season… Continue Reading
These two young artists quit their jobs to build this glass house for $500
Plenty of natural sunlight isn’t an unusual quality of a dream home. But what about a home built completely of glass so the light would never be hidden? For a pair of young artists, a beautiful sunset and a thoughtful conversation led to the construction of a breathtaking retreat in mountainous West Virginia. Photographer Nick Olson,… Continue Reading
REAL ESTATE WANT: LIGHT FROM THE SKY
In a vertical city like New York most of us are stacked and packed on almost all sides with almost no view of the sky. But for those who can afford the penthouse or a massive loft in Lower Manhattan, the sky is literally the limit. Here are a dozen amazing skylights from NYC homes currently… Continue Reading
Survey: Most People Open to Buying a Haunted House
More than half of home buyers are open to buying a haunted house, according to realtor.com’s 2013 Haunted Housing Report. Also, 35 percent of the nearly 1,400 people who took the survey say they have lived in a haunted home. Today realtor.com released the results of its Haunted Housing Report, which ran on realtor.com from… Continue Reading
How To: Transition Your Summer Patio to a Cozy Fall Retreat
Outdoor rooms have become very popular across the country. We’re looking to squeeze every last bit of living space and value out of our homes and there’s no reason that all of us can’t enjoy our back yards throughout the fall months even in colder climates. The bright palette of summer colors deepens to a… Continue Reading
These 40 Ideas Will Make Your House Super Awesome
From wonderfulengineering.com - After a hectic day, we need to go to a place which is relaxing and comfortable. We also want to have a place where our family get the best facilities. That place is called a house. We work hard in our jobs and push our careers, all to collect enough money to make… Continue Reading