At its core, architecture is the design and construction of all homes, buildings, and structures. Within general architecture, there are hundreds (or possibly thousands) of types and subtypes of architectural styles that vary greatly based on many factors, including the geographic location, era of construction, available materials, technology, and design taste of the time. If […]
Ranch-style homes exploded in popularity in the 1940s and stayed popular through the 1970s in the United States. In fact, during the 1970s, over 60 percent of new homes built in the United States were ranch-style homes. Eventually, the popularity of ranch-style homes was overtaken by the larger custom homes of the 1980s, but many […]
If you are renovating or designing a home, then the choice of interior doors is essential, both in design and placement. Pocket doors are one style of door that may not be top of mind when considering new interior doors. Older homes and homes with a small interior footprint often use pocket doors to save […]
You might be surprised to realize how much of your home’s space is taken up by interior doors. Your home probably has bedroom doors, closet doors, utility room doors, bathroom room doors, and many other types of interior doors throughout the space. Given the number of doors in your home’s interior, you should consider aesthetically […]
Whether you’re planning to sell your home soon, or you just want to maximize its value for yourself, there are a lot of ways you can make changes to increase the market value. Whether you’re considering a simple paint job or a complete renovation, you can find ways to increase the value of your home […]
When you drive through different parts of town or travel to new places, you’ve probably noticed that there are a lot of different types of homes and buildings. One street may be filled with historic Victorian-style homes and the next block could be modern highrises. As the times change, so do the elements that people […]
Steel doors and windows are great choices for almost any home. They provide a variety of benefits over other types of doors and windows, including great durability, high energy efficiency, low maintenance, beautiful design, and more. However, just like most elements of your home, prolonging the useful life of steel doors and windows […]
There is a lot to consider when it comes to buying new windows for your home. You have to think about design style, color, size, energy efficiency, cost, function, technical specifications, and more. Within all of those options, there are also a lot of terms you need to understand in order to make the best […]
Building a new home or fixture to your existing home can be an exciting project to take on. If you’re in the planning stage or are just considering the idea, you’ll want to make sure all aspects of the build go smoothly- that includes making sure you’re building it under the best circumstances and best […]