The wealth of architectural products online is staggering. You no longer need to sift through obscure magazines or your local salvage shop to nab those hard to find pieces. A couple of our favorites are Inviting Home and Architectural Depot. The former specializes in wood carvings such as ceiling medallions, moldings, and rosettes while the later offers similar products but in various materials other than wood (resin, urethane, and fiberglass).
Inviting Home also offers a beautiful inspiration gallery and useful installation guides. Take a look and dream about restoring your own Victorian or just adding some subtle sizzle to your own home.
You've still got a couple more warm months to finish those outdoor house projects, but unless you've already got the permits, building a sunroom addition may have to wait. But here are some ideas to keep you motivated.
There is a reason why homes old and new rot. It starts from the inside and can usually be traced to faulty insulation/ventilation planning.
"As we strive to make houses that have tighter envelopes with less air infiltration and that are more efficient, as we strive to build houses that put less demand on HVAC systems, as we strive to build houses that cost less to live in and put less demand on the earth's resources, and as we strive to create houses that are built green, we put more demand on our building systems and reduce our acceptable margin of error."
Concrete patios can be the foundation for a brick patio but also serve as your primary outdoor surface.
You'll need the proper planning and supplies to finish this job but with some patience you'll have an outdoor surface that should last for the lifetime of your home and require little maintenance.
Step by Step to a Concrete Patio [Berkshire Eagle]
How to Lay a Concrete Sidewalk [eHow]
One of the better Houseblogs we've come across is the Constant Craftsman. They've got a great lesson of how you can learn from your neighbor but more specifically what you can learn from your neighbors remodel, the good and the bad.
Susan Serra of the Kitchen Designer confirms that the trend towards open kitchen shelves and cabinets is very hot right now. Not everyone requires the sleek frosted glass or oak built-ins anymore. Open kitchen shelves offer less privacy but they also provide ease of use as well as a warmth for showing your taste in dishware and glasses.
August 31, 2007 | Comments (1)
