Where did the Split-Level get its start? The split-level home is thought to have evolved from the ranch-style home promoted by Frank Lloyd Wright and other architects. The design became popular in the mid-1900s as a way to take the modest bungalow-style home and add a more stylish feel. Many homeowners also liked it because...
A lot of people love spending time in the outdoors during the spring, summer and fall. But when winter sets in, it is difficult to spend a good deal of time enjoying your scenic view. If you long to spend all of your down time outdoors, you may want to think about building a four...
With a new year, you may be looking at your home in a new way. One way that you may want to make changes in your home is in your kitchen. You may really want to make changes if you have been spending an inordinate amount of time working in your kitchen as the at-home...
Have you looked at your fireplace lately? When was the last time your fireplace was updated? If you have lived in your house for a while, and you can’t remember the last time your fireplace got an update, you will want to think about ways you can update the centerpiece of your living area or...
Perhaps more than any other year in memory, people want to make their holiday season merry and bright. This desire to really deck the halls this year extends not only to the inside of the home but the outside as well. If you are looking for ideas on how to really brighten up the exterior...
Roof dormers can improve your home in a variety of ways. Whether you want to add living space to your home or you want to enhance its appearance, consider adding roof dormers to your property. Here is what you need to know about roof dormers: A dormer is a roof structure that often features a...
Split-level homes became popular starting the 1940s based on early designs by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his Arts and Crafts design. They lend themselves well to both smaller lot sizes and lots in uneven or hilly areas. Some of these homes are now in need of renovations or the current owners may need to...
Looking for ways to update that drab staircase? There are actually a lot of ways to make your old, boring staircase look amazing and showplace worthy. If you are looking for inspiration, here are some great ideas for updating your staircase. Need to Update Your Staircase? Here Are Our Tips First, you can update your...
If you have made the decision to build your next home, you are going to need a home builder. In the past, people built their own homes out of things they had on their land: wood and stone. Those people didn’t really have a choice when they needed to build a home. However, these days...
When you were younger, you may have watched shows such as “The Jetson’s”, or even the “Smart House” movie on the Disney Channel, and you dreamed about what your home would look like in the future, when all of your home appliances, security and HVAC services were connected. All you would have to do is...