All About Arts & Crafts Homes

All About Arts & Crafts Homes

The Craftsman-style home is about so much more than hand-crafted stone, woodwork, and natural materials. This style represents a shift in the collective cultural attitude about industrialization and its place in the world in the late 1890s through the 1920s in America. As is often the case, architecture tells us a story of the culture of the period in which it was built.

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What is Cottagecore?

What is Cottagecore?

Whimsical and nostalgic are the perfect adjectives to describe the new interior design, fashion, and lifestyle trend known as ‘cottagecore.’ Cottagecore emerged as a fashion trend but has since translated into an entire interior design trend akin to modern farmhouse or Scandinavian.

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What are ADUs?

What are ADUs?

Have you ever heard of a mother-in-law suite or a granny flat? The official term for this living situation is an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). An ADU is considered a self-contained, full residential unit. Read on to learn more about this alternative-style residence.

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The ABCs of Windows

The ABCs of Windows

Most of us look through windows every day; they are the physical lenses through which we see the world. In addition to being functional, windows are one of the main ways to express your personality and home style. Let’s take some time this week to learn about the different types of window options that exist; consider this research for your next home remodel or upgrade.

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To Bidet, or Not to Bidet?

To Bidet, or Not to Bidet?

The bidet is a polarizing topic and today we will investigate why that is the case. If most other regions of the world appreciate and use bidets, why doesn’t the U.S.? What are we missing out on?

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Your Green Home: LED and Sustainable Sourcing

Your Green Home: LED and Sustainable Sourcing

In this era of climate change, we must all do our part to contribute to healing our planet. We are all global citizens, so we have a responsibility to act as such. This article is intended to help educate about sustainable options for remodeling. We have a lot of ground to cover! In Part 1 of this series, we will focus on LED lighting and sustainable sourcing.

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A Home Styles Tour of America

A Home Styles Tour of America

Happy 4th! This article is intended to give a high-level overview of common architectural residential styles - for those new to learning about the topic - and to discuss where in the country some of these common styles can be found.

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