Ceilings undoubtedly create an effect on the interior of a home, besides being an integral structure to interior design as the walls, the flooring and the furniture and fixtures in a room. There are ceilings that are simple, flat and barely gets noticed, but there are some that are distinctively attractive and … Read more
Sometimes, the houses you dream of buying cannot be found in your local real estate listings but in movies, TV shows or books you loved. We’ve all experience the fascination of homes that seem so familiar, even though we’ve never been there in real life. In fact, they might even have been … Read more
An air conditioner is an essential appliance that cools our homes and controls the air temperature, which is vital to our daily lives. We might take it now for granted, but imagine how can we survive the scorching heat of summer if there is no cooling device anywhere? Fanning is never enough … Read more
Besides the budget and location, the right style and features of any home is a must-check for home buyers. If you consider buying a new home, you need to be acquainted with the popular architectural styles for homes. Here are some of them: Ranch One of the most popular home styles, the … Read more
Houses are usually built with the following materials: wood, cement, mortar, iron, steel, bamboo, straw, reed and stone, and so on.But you can’t use those materials directly. You need to cut wood and sand wood properly. Also, you need some different type of woodworking tools for wood processing and make them usable … Read more
It’s a certain fact that man, try as he might, just cannot compete with the beauty of the natural world. Instead, he builds his life upon and around it by creating dwellings which take advantage of nature’s beauty and uniqueness. While we usually think of homes and other buildings as being … Read more
When we hear the word ‘home’, it might conjure up several images in our minds. Some might think of a large house, while others might imagine an apartment or cottage. However, the mobile home is also a permanent or semi-permanent dwelling for many Americans. We mostly know them as trailers or … Read more
There is a certain charm about Japanese homes. Their uniqueness and functionality mirror the Japanese centuries-old traditions combined with ingenuity. They are miniature Shinto shrines that are usually used when remembering deceased loved ones. Worship at the kamidana typically includes the burning of incense (commonly done during the morning hours) and … Read more
We’ve all seen many different homes over the years, but there are always some that make our eyes bug out. Some people live in apartments, some live in mansions, while others make do with mobile homes. Still, there’s a certain kind of standard that all these types maintain, so you wouldn’t … Read more
America’s population is a melting pot of different cultures. In fact, you can often see the individual history of a person’s family just by visiting their homes and inspecting its decorative nature. American homes vary widely but they are generally decorated in either a traditional European style or in a modern … Read more
When a movie or a TV show becomes a hit, the locations and sets become as familiar to the viewers as the characters and plotline. In fact, many fans want some representation of a particular chair, couch, or the general setting of a particular show’s set. The orange couch in Central … Read more
When you’re shopping for a house, it’s likely that you’re going to have some quick (re-) education on the home styles that have been popular since they first came to exist. Here are the classic home styles, where you can learn a bit about their history and important elements. Cape Cod-style houses … Read more