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Planning a Home Improvement Project

By: Lee Weldon

Homeowners are turning to improving their existing homes to save money, but it's important to think through those improvements carefully to obtain the best value. more...

History of the Picturesque Architecture Movement

By: Heather Zorzini

Picturesque architecture, popular from the late 1700s to early 1800s, drew inspiration from several sources including landscape painters Claude Lorrain and Salvatore Rosa more...

LEED Certified Design for Habitat:

By: Lee Weldon

In Cambridge, Maryland, the local Habitat for Humanity branch is working to build the first LEED Certified home of its kind in the state, and plans to build four more. more...

Picturesque Architecture in Canada

By: Heather Zorzini

Cultivated British immigrants and British-trained architects brought a refined portrayal of Picturesque architecture to Canada in the 1830s. more...

Styles of American Colonial Homes

By: Jennifer Gittins

There are 10 distinct versions of the popular American Colonial home. more...

Mail Order Houses

By: Jennifer Gittins

Mail order homes represented a changing America and lead the way for modern day manufactured homes of today. more...

Schindler House and Museum in Los Angeles, CA

By: Erin Brasell

The Schindler-Chace house is considered one of Rudolph Schindler's greatest works and the first built modern residence. This architectural gem should not be overlooked. more...